Dressed for Dance Class Success!
Based on the timeless traditions of classical dance training,
our studios follow a structured dress code.
An established dress code:
- allows our dancers to focus on movement without concern of pants falling down, shirts riding up, hair in their face, etc
- allows our instructors to see and correct for posture and alignment for safe instruction of skills
- prepares our dancers to continue their training comfortably and confidently in any future setting
Click on your class to view dress code ~ then click the link on the dress code page for easy online ordering through a trusted supplier.
Please no Target ballet slippers, as they don't fit well.
"Stelle" (available on Amazon) don't seem to fit well either, although their "premium" version may be better.
Recommended shoe brands
Bloch, Capezio, Sansha, Danshuz, SoDanca, Theatricals
*Dance Shoes should never be worn outside, so we don't track parking lot grit (or worse!) onto our studio floors.
They will also last longer if reserved for in-studio use or practice only*
Move With Me & Tiny Tippy Toes
Comfortable clothing to move in, and bare feet or socks are fine....
If they're channeling their inner ballerina, any color leotard with tights is fine, too!
If you're wanting dancewear selections that will carry to the next age group, pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet slippers suggested....
Dance FUN-damentals
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
Girls: pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers (Target ballet slippers not recommended)
Guys: fitted white t-shirt, black athletic shorts/pants, black ballet slippers
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
PreK Combo
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: pink leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black Mary Jane style tap shoes
(Target ballet slippers not recommended)
Guys: fitted white t-shirt, black athletic shorts/pants, black ballet slippers,
black oxford style tap shoes
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Kinder Combo ~ Ballet & Tap
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black Mary Jane style tap shoes
(Target ballet slippers not recommended)
Guys: fitted white t-shirt, black athletic shorts/pants, black ballet slippers,
black oxford style tap shoes
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Kinder Combo ~ Ballet & Jazz/Hip Hop
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, black jazz shoes
(Target ballet slippers not recommended)
Guys: fitted white t-shirt, black athletic shorts/pants, black ballet slippers,
black jazz shoes
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Kinder Ballet & Primary Ballet
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, dance skirt optional
(Target ballet slippers not recommended)
Guys: fitted white t-shirt, black athletic shorts/pants, black ballet slippers
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Jazz & Jazz/Hip Hop, all levels
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: any solid color leotard, black leggings, black jazz shoes
Guys: fitted solid color t-shirt, black athletic pants, black jazz shoes
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Ballet, All Levels
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: black leotard, pink footed or convertible (NOT footless) tights,
pink ballet slippers, dance skirt optional
(Target ballet slippers not recommended)
Guys: fitted white t-shirt, black tights with dance belt or spandex under, black ballet slippers
*Level B and above: hair must be in a tidy, classical bun. Skirts may be worn for center work only. Split-sole ballet slippers recommended
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Contemporary, all levels
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: any solid color leotard, black leggings, bare feet
Guys: fitted solid color t-shirt, black athletic pants
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Primary & Elementary Tap
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: any solid color leotard, pink or black tights, or black leggings, black Mary Jane style tap shoes (buckles or velcro preferred)
Guys: fitted solid color t-shirt, black athletic pants or shorts, black oxford style tap shoes
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Tap, Level A and above
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: any solid color leotard, black leggings, black oxford style tap shoes
Guys: fitted solid color t-shirt, black athletic pants, black oxford style tap shoes
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
Junior / Senior Hip Hop
Hair should be neatly and securely pulled up - off the neck and away from the face -
in a ponytail, braids, or a bun. Shorter style should use a headband, clips, or barrettes to keep the hair out of the face.
For safety, no dangling jewelry may be worn in class.
Girls: any solid color leotard as a base under athletic wear of choice. No booty shorts, no bare midriff. Pants must be at least capri length.
Clean (meaning NOT WORN OUTSIDE!) black sneakers -
plain black jazz sneakers preferred
Guys: athletic wear of choice with clean black sneakers -
plain black jazz sneakers preferred.
Use the link below for online ordering through a trusted dancewear supplier,
with our dress code recommendations!
For the Guys
Class specifics were included in the above sections, and here's a handy link specifically for all the guy supplies!
