Why the dress code matters
Fitted attire lets a teacher see line, turnout and placement, which is what they are there to correct. Loose clothing hides what needs fixing.
Children’s Program
| Class | Girls | Boys | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler / Creative Movement | Any color or style leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Black tap shoes for Creative Movement. | Colored shirt with shorts or sweatpants, black ballet shoes and black tap shoes. | Hair must be secured. |
| Ballet Fundamentals / Primary | Leotard and tights in any color, pink ballet slippers, black tap shoes. Tan jazz shoes for jazz classes; bare feet optional. | Shirt with shorts or sweatpants, black ballet and tap shoes. Tan jazz shoes for jazz; bare feet permitted. | Long hair must be pulled back. |
| Hip Hop | Athletic, fitted clothing; shorts may be worn over a leotard. Tan jazz shoes required. | Athletic, fitted clothing. Tan jazz shoes required. | Long hair must be pulled back. |
Centre Track
| Class | Attire | Shoes | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | Any style black leotard with pink tights. | Pink ballet shoes. Pointe shoes by teacher approval only. | Hair in a bun. |
| Tap | Studio attire. | Black tap shoes. | Hair secured. |
| Jazz | Studio attire. | Tan jazz shoes. | Hair secured. |
| Hip Hop | Athletic style clothing, or tight shorts pulled over a leotard. | Tan jazz shoes. | Hair secured. |
Performance Track: Troupe
| Class | Attire | Shoes | Hair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | Black leotard with pink tights. | Pink canvas ballet shoes. | Hair in a bun. |
| Modern | Black leotard with pink tights. No loose clothing. | Bare feet. | Hair in a bun. |
| Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical & Musical Theater | Sports bras, leggings, athletic shorts and athletic tops are permitted. No t-shirts or baggy clothing. | As directed by the instructor. | Hair pulled back. |
| Acro | Sports bras and leotards, without tights. | Bare feet. | Hair pulled back and out of the dancer’s face. |
Hair, every class
Hair up and secured for every class, in a bun for ballet and modern. It is a safety requirement as much as a tradition.
Not sure what to buy?
Ask before you shop, especially for shoes. Call the studio and we will tell you what your dancer’s class needs, and what can wait.