Our Standards

We commit to maintaining modesty and age-appropriateness in all attire, choreography, and music selections across both dance and gymnastics programs. Specifically:

• For gymnastics, students must wear biketards or unitards that fully cover the gluteal area and midsection. Two-piece, bikini-style, midriff-exposing, or sports bra-style leotards are not permitted.
• For dance, students must wear tights and modest skirts or other appropriate coverage that ensures the gluteal area is not exposed and remains fully covered. This includes recital outfits and costumes.
• Spaghetti straps, deep necklines, and any outfits that reveal cleavage or the midriff are not acceptable.
• Music and choreography must reflect age-appropriate themes and avoid sexualized lyrics, gestures, or styles.

These standards apply to all students, not just scholarship recipients. Studios must communicate and uphold these guidelines in all classes, performances, and promotional content.

Our instructors serve not only as coaches, but as role models. We expect instructors to foster a positive and respectful environment — guiding students through encouragement, discipline, and integrity.

We are committed to the pursuit of excellence in dance and/or gymnastics instruction — helping students grow in skill, strength, and confidence while honoring the art of movement with discipline and care.

We welcome students from all backgrounds while maintaining our commitment to values-based programming. We aim to provide a wholesome environment that protects innocence and builds community.

• We will help Tier 1 scholarship recipients obtain their required attire using the Foundation’s annual allowance (includes one outfit and basic shoes — excludes pointe shoes).
• We agree to waive any recital/performance fees that exceed the student’s scholarship allowance.
• We understand that scholarship funds are intended to remove barriers, not create secondary ones.

Studio Responsibilities

The Partner Studio agrees to:

• We agree to submit two short verification reports per year (Winter and Summer) confirming that scholarship students are actively enrolled and participating.
• We will respond to reasonable inquiries from the Foundation regarding student attendance, behavior, or program content.

Foundation Review and Enforcement

The Foundation will seek to address concerns in a spirit of good faith and collaboration. However, consistent or material non-compliance with these standards may result in corrective action, including written notice, a probationary period, or removal from the scholarship partner program, at the discretion of the Foundation.