At the June, 2007 NDCA meeting, the Board of Governors voted unanimously on the following dress code for pre-teens. The rule change also included "no embellishments of standard figures". This rule change is effective January 1, 2008.
DRESS AND/OR COSTUMING
Pre-Teens must dress as listed below.
Boys (Illustrations of approved styles will be posted on the NDCA web site: www.ndca.org)
Trousers
Black or dark blue color only
High waist optional
Underfoot strap optional
Shirts
Plain white long sleeved collard shirt only
No pleats or ribbing
No wing tip collar
Sleeves to be worn at wrist length
Dark vest or sweater allowed for standard/smooth competitions
Tie - Black color only, may be either straight or bow
Socks - Black or dark blue color only
Shoes- Heel height not to exceed 1.0 inches
Materials - Fabrics must be plain, ie: cotton, polyester, cotton/polyester blend, wool blend
No satin or shiny fabrics
No glitter, metallic thread, patterns or sequins allowed
Decorations - not allowed
Makeup - Not allowed
Hairstyle - Long hair must be worn in a pony tail
Girls (Illustrations of approved styles will be posted on the NDCA web site: www.ndca.org)
Skirt with top or simple dress with attached under garment or leotard top with full skirt
Skirts
Plain or pleated with minimum 1 to maximum 3 half circles. One simple underskirt allowed which is no larger or longer than top layer
No use of boning, frills, splits, openings, fishing line, etc
Length of skirt must not be shorter than 3 (three) inches above the knee cap and no longer than 1 (one) inch below the knee
Necklines
Boat, high neck, v-neck, sweetheart, 'Peter Pan' collar are allowed
Sleeves
Long, short, elbow length, cap, puff or sleeveless styles are allowed
Cannot be replaced by trimmings, frills, or edging on the shoulder line
Materials
Fabrics MUST be only one color throughout
No glitter, metallic thread, or fabric creating 'light or patter effects'
No use of feathers, fringes, bows, belts, frills or sequins
No flesh color fabric
Any use of color coordinated 'see through' fabric must be lined from waist to shoulder; for use on arms no lining is needed
Shoes
Heel height not to exceed 1.5 inches – blocked heel style only
Other
No use of arm bands, chokers or headbands
No decoration is allowed on dress or in hair
No jewelry is allowed
No makeup allowed
Use of fake eyelashes, fake fingernails, colored or glitter hairspray is forbidden
Socks/shoes: White ankle socks or flesh colored pantyhose must be worn
No fishnet tights
Motion to Accept: NDTA Second: PDF
Discussion ensued and the rule change was amended to include the following motion as well.
Rule change to X, F, 1. (page 31) addition to the end of existing text.
No embellishments of standard figures. No change of levels, head rolls, foot flicks, syncopations or delayed timings unless specified within the approved syllabus. Free arms should rise no higher than shoulder level.
Abstaining: None
Against: None
Motion Carried Unanimously