We strive for every student to feel welcome and included in our classes. Taking cues from the greater dance community, our students have more choices for their attire. 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. We have new items in the dancewear shop – come take a look.
Your dancer may pick the class attire option described below for their age group that best fits their identity.
MOVING TOGETHER (toddlers)
Both students and/or their participating grown-ups are encouraged to wear clothing that does not impede movement (play clothes and athletic wear make good choices). Participants will not be permitted to wear street shoes in the studio. You are welcome to have your child wear a leotard and ballet shoes if you would like, but it is not required.
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, age 3-8
Students are encouraged to wear clothing that does not impede movement (athletic wear, leggings, fitted t-shirts are good options). Class can be taken in bare feet or ballet shoes. If your child requires special footwear, please contact the program director to discuss options.
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC, Ages 2-4
Girls’ Attire: any color/style leotard with or without skirt, pink or flesh-tone footed tights (light or dark brown), ballet shoes to match the color of the tights
Boys’ Attire: solid color t-shirt, black knit or jersey shorts or pants, black ballet shoes
YOUNG DANCER PROGRAM, K-2nd
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.
Kindergarten
Girls’ Attire: any color/style leotard, footed tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown), ballet shoes to match the color of the tights, black tap shoes for Tap
Boys’ Attire: solid color t-shirt, black knit or jersey shorts or pants, black ballet shoes / black tap shoes for tap classes
1st Grade
Girls’ Attire: lavender leotard, footed tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown), ballet shoes to match color of the tights, black tap shoes for Tap
Boys’ Attire: solid color t-shirt, black knit or jersey shorts or pants, black ballet shoes / black tap shoes for tap classes
2nd Grade
Ballet
Girls’ Attire: light blue leotard, convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown), ballet shoes to match the color of the tights
Boys’ Attire: solid light blue fitted t-shirt, black knit or jersey shorts or pants, black ballet shoes
Tap
Girls’ Attire: light blue leotard, convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown), black tap shoes
Boys’ Attire: solid light blue fitted t-shirt, black knit or jersey shorts or pants, black tap shoes
Modern
Girls’ Attire: light blue leotard (without skirt), footless or convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black leggings, bare feet
Boys’ Attire: solid light blue fitted t-shirt, black knit or jersey shorts or pants, bare feet
Hip Hop
Express yourself in any age-appropriate style (ie. leggings or pants and t-shirt or tank top) and flat bottom CLEAN sneakers that you do NOT wear outside. The oils from outside can damage our floor. Some movements may be done on the knees; therefore, 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 dance clothes.
BALLET/MODERN FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES, age 8-13
Female dancers should wear a solid black or dark purple 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)).
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. Please carry all dance shoes into the studio and put your dance shoes on before class begins and change back into street shoes before leaving the studio.
- No jewelry, except small earrings, is preferred.
- For female dancers, underwear should not be worn under tights or leotards (tights are a dancers’ underwear). 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.
Ballet
Female dancers should wear a solid black or dark purple leotard; convertible tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown); canvas or leather split-sole ballet shoes. Tights and shoes must match (all pink or all flesh tone). 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. Male dancers should wear a solid black fitted shirt; black dance pants or men’s tights or leggings; black ballet shoes.
Modern Dance
Female dancers should wear a solid black or dark purple leotard; convertible/footless tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black leggings; bare feet. Male dancers should wear solid black fitted shirt; black dance pants or men’s tights or leggings; bare feet.
Tap
Female dancers should wear a solid black or dark purple leotard; convertible/footless tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black dance pants or black leggings. Male dancers should wear a solid black fitted shirt; black dance pants or men’s tights or leggings. Black tap shoes (oxford, lace-up style, preferred). No-show socks are optional for dancers.
Jazz & Musical Theatre
Female dancers should wear a solid black or dark purple leotard; convertible/footless tights in pink or flesh tone (light or dark brown) or black dance pants or black leggings; tan split-sole jazz shoes. Male dancers should wear a solid black fitted shirt; black dance pants; black split-sole jazz shoes.
Hip Hop
Express yourself in any age-appropriate style (ie. leggings or pants and t-shirt or tank top) and flat bottom CLEAN sneakers that you do NOT wear outside. The oils from outside can damage our floor. Some movements may be done on the knees; therefore, 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 dance clothes.
