We strive for every student to feel welcome and included in our classes. If the attire recommendations below pose a challenge for your dancer, please contact the program director to discuss alternatives.
Hair should be secured neatly and tightly away from the face and off of the neck (bun, braid(s), ponytail(s)).
Your dancer may pick the class attire option described below for their age group that best fits their identity.
Dancers may wear traditional pink ballet tights and pink ballet shoes or tights and ballet shoes that match their flesh tone. Tights and shoes should match (all pink or all flesh tone) to provide the best appearance of the dancer’s leg line.
MOVING TOGETHER (toddlers) & MOVEMENT TO MUSIC, ADAPTIVE LEARNING
Students are encouraged to wear clothing that does not impede movement (play clothes and athletic wear make good choices). Class is taken barefoot. Participants may not wear street shoes in the studio (contact Program Director if this presents an obstacle for your dancer). You are welcome to have your child wear a leotard and ballet shoes if you would like, but it is not required. Participating adults in the Moving Together class should also wear athletic or comfortable clothes and bare feet. (or sock feet).
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC, Ages 2-4
Girls’ Attire:
Leotard: any color/style leotard, skirt optional
Tights: pink or flesh-tone tights (light or dark brown).Tights should be convertible or footed.
Shoes: ballet shoes that match the color of the tights (pink or flesh tone).
Boys’ Attire:
Shirt: solid color t-shirt
Pants: black knit shorts or pants,
Shoes: black ballet shoes
YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM (YDP), Kindergarten-2nd Grade
Hair: Hair should be secured neatly and tightly away from the face and off of the neck for all classes (bun, braid(s), ponytail(s)). If possible for the individual’s hair, a bun is preferred for ballet classes. The goal is to have the hair off the neckline in a style that does not move around.
Girls’ Attire:
Leotard: color based on grade level, see below. Skirts optional for ballet and tap, no skirts allowed in modern.
- Kindergarten: any color/style leotard
- 1st Grade: lavender leotard
- 2nd Grade: light blue leotard
Tights: convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown). Black leggings allowed for modern
Shoes: Ballet shoes – match the color of tights (pink or flesh tone), Tap shoes – black, Modern is taken barefoot
Boys’ Attire:
T-Shirt: solid color t-shirt, K/1st – any color, 2nd grade – light blue
Pants: black knit shorts or pants.
Shoes: Black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, bare feet for modern.
HIP HOP, 2nd grade and older
Express yourself in any age-appropriate style (ie. leggings or pants and t-shirt) and flat bottom CLEAN sneakers that you do NOT wear outside. Pants that cover the knees or knee pads are recommended. Dancers also need full coverage of their back. If the dancer has another dance class right before/after, bring something that can be pulled over their leotard.
DANCE ARTIST PROGRAM, 3rd grade and up
A dancer’s attire greatly determines their attitude toward class work. Therefore, we require the standard of appropriate neatness be observed at all times.
Hair should be secured neatly and tightly away from the face and off of the neck for all classes (bun, braid(s), ponytail(s)). If possible for the individual’s hair, a bun is preferred for ballet classes. The goal is to have the hair off the neckline to create an elegant line in a style that does not move around.
- Correct shoes are required for each class. All shoes worn in the dance studio may NOT be worn outside.
- No jewelry, except small earrings, is preferred.
- Bras are permitted for additional support if needed; bra straps should not show. Ballet skirts, fitted ballet sweaters, fitted dance shorts are optional over leotards.
- Baggy outerwear is not to be worn in class.
- For male dancers, supportive undergarments (briefs or a dance belt) should be worn under tights, leggings and dance pants.
Female dancers – solid black leotard with – see below…
Male dancers – solid black fitted shirt with – see below…
Ballet: convertible tights (pink or flesh tone) with matching canvas or leather split-sole ballet shoes. Tights and shoes must match (all pink or all flesh tone). Male dancers should wear black dance pants and black ballet shoes. Pre-pointe and pointe shoes will be selected for students in the Preparation for Pointe and Pointe classes, only as the dancer’s physical capabilities develop.
Modern: convertible/footless tights in pink or flesh tone or black leggings; bare feet. No skirts.
Tap*: convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black dance pants, black bike shorts, or black leggings. Black tap shoes (oxford, lace-up style, preferred). No-show socks are optional.
Jazz* & Musical Theatre*: convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black dance pants, black bike shorts, or black leggings; tan split-sole jazz shoes.
Hip Hop: see above
Ballet/Modern, Adaptive Learning: Female dancers should wear a solid black leotard; convertible or footless tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black leggings. Male dancers should wear solid black shirt; black dance pants. Dancers should have ballet shoes that match the color of their tights. Dancers may be asked to wear ballet shoes or be barefoot. If these attire recommendations pose a challenge for your dancer, please contact the program director to discuss alternatives. Hair should be secured neatly and tightly away from the face and off of the neck (bun, braid(s), ponytail(s)).
*Students in Tap, Jazz and Musical Theatre may wear any color leotard.
