Shoe + Dance Wear Guidelines

DANCE WEAR POLICY 

APPEARANCE: Excessive jewelry, watches, and unsecured hair accessories may not be worn during class for safety reasons. All hair must be pulled away from face. Appropriate dance wear offers a realistic view of body alignment and aides in the correction of dance form and technique. 

SHOES: Please note that for performing dancers, performance shoes may differ than shoes worn throughout the year to class. Any changes to shoes for the June performance will be communicated to families in the Spring.

Please see below for the dress guidelines as they pertain to specific classes.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT, CREATIVE COMBO + KINDERCOMBO

Pink tights or slim-fit pants & pink leotard or tutu. If your dancer prefers a different color leotard, we are ok with that! A ballet skirt is welcome if it is attached to the leotard. Hair should be secured away from the face to avoid distraction.

SHOES: Pink leather ballet slippers for those identifying female; black leather ballet slippers for those identifying male AND beige/tan Mary Jane tap shoes (black is ok for those students identifying male).

BALLET

Pink tights or slim-fit pants & black/dark colored leotard. Ballet skirt, ballet shorts, sweater styled for ballet, and ballet knits may be worn for warm-up. Plain, black or dark colored and form fitting tops and dance shorts or pants are acceptable if worn over leotard and tights. Baggy or loose fitting clothing is not acceptable. Long hair should be secured in bun, short hair must be secured away from face.

SHOES: Pink leather ballet slippers for those identifying female; black leather ballet slippers for those identifying male.

JAZZ, INCLUDING TAP JAZZ COMBO CLASSES

Plain, black or dark colored leotard or tank/t-shirt and dance shorts, slim-fit pants or leggings.

SHOES: Tan leather jazz slip on.

TAP, INCLUDING TAP JAZZ COMBO CLASSES

Same as Jazz (see above). Pants must allow ankles and feet to be visible. Tights or socks are best worn with tap shoes.

SHOES: Black oxford tap shoes are strongly suggested for all tap classes from Tap Jazz Combo to our most advanced Teen + Adult classes. Tap Jazz Combo classes (ages 6-10) may opt for black Mary Janes in lieu of Oxfords if preferred.

HIP HOP

SHOES: Clean sneakers required (light-soled sneakers are preferred). *Performance sneakers may be required for the spring performance

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

Follow Ballet or Jazz dress code.

SHOES: Jazz or Ballet slippers recommended; bare feet/socked feet at the discretion of teacher (dancer will assume all risks and liabilities of moving barefooted or sock-footed).

ACRO DANCE

Same as Jazz (see above). Socks may be required.