No belly baring or sports bras as tops in any class.
Following a dress code makes the dancers take the class and themselves seriously by dressing the part. Dress code is important in every class, even the youngest classes, because it helps eliminate distractions.
No jewelry and no t-shirts may be worn. You may purchase dancewear and shoes through the studio or we can supply you with a list of places you can purchase dancewear and shoes.
The Importance of Dress Code
Attire
Leotards allow instructors to see the dancers body lines. Baggy clothes mask these lines, obscuring essential aspects of technique for instructors critiques. In the winter months, dancers are permitted to tight-fitting ballet/dance sweaters. NO JEANS OR DRESSES IN ANY CLASSES!
Tights
Wearing tights is proper dance etiquette for ANY style of dance class. Tights are also worn because they protect legs from scratches and floor burn.
Shoes
Shoes assigned to certain styles of dance are to be worn to each class as each shoe is designed for that specific style of dance. Please WRITE YOUR NAME IN ALL YOUR DANCE SHOES and keep them in your dance bag or cubby at all times.
Hair
Hair is to be pulled back and out of dancers faces for any style of dance. For ballet classes, it is highly recommended for hair to be worn in a bun to avoid hair hitting the face, making it more difficult to turn.
Non-Recital Classes
Dancin' Darlings
Attire
Solid-color leotard (pink is recommended), skirts are optional. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Pink leather ballet shoes.
Dancin' Divas
Attire
Comfortable clothes and tights.
Shoes
Jazz shoes, black hip hop sneakers, or clean sneakers (NOT worn outside).
Inspire Classes
Pre-Dance (Ballet)
Attire
Solid-color leotard (pink is recommended), skirts are optional. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Pink leather ballet shoes.
Combo Classes
Attire
Solid-color leotard (pink is recommended), skirts are optional. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Pink leather ballet shoes and black tyette tap shoes
Acro
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan convertible or footless tights.
Shoes
Bare feet.
Hip Hop
Attire
All dancewear and/or loose-fitting gym attire is acceptable. Any style of pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Black dance sneakers.
Ballet
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Pink full-sole ballet slippers (split-sole okay for ages 8+).
Musical Theatre
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Black jazz shoes.
Tap
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Black tyette tap shoes.
Motivate Classes
Acro, Lyrical, and Modern
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted.Pink or tan convertible or footless tights.
Shoes
Bare feet.
Hip Hop
Attire
All dancewear and/or loose-fitting gym attire is acceptable. Any style of pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Black dance sneakers.
Tap
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted.Pink or tan footed tights.
Shoes
Black oxford tap shoes
Ballet and Pre-Pointe
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Pink split sole ballet slippers.
Jazz
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Black split-sole jazz shoes (no laces recommended).
Theatre Jazz and Tap
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted.Pink or tan footed tights.
Shoes
Black oxford tap shoes and black jazz shoes
Contemporary
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted.Pink or tan convertible or footless tights.
Shoes
Nude Foot Undeez
Musical Theatre
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Tan character shoes.
Team
Ballet
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slipper (looks tan) – preferably Bloch SO258 (If we decide to do a lyrical number – you may be required to purchase Nude Foot Undeez as well).
Hip Hop
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
Black Hip Hop Sneakers.
Jazz
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
BLACK split-sole jazz shoes NO-LACES (preferred Bloch SO431).
Tap
Attire
Solid-color leotard (black or blue is recommended). Skirts or shorts are permitted. Pink or tan tights.
Shoes
BLACK oxford tap shoes WITH laces (preferred Bloch SO301 – no split soles, must have reinforced toe).