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, as well as beige/tan Mary Jane tap shoes (black is ok for those students identifying male).

BALLET

Pink or white tights or slim-fit pants, leggings or bike shorts with a leotard or fitted shirt, tank or bra top. Baggy or loose fitting clothing is not acceptable. Long and short hair should be secured away from the face.

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

JAZZ, INCLUDING TAP JAZZ COMBO CLASSES

Leotard with bike shorts, slim-fit pants or leggings, or tank/t-shirt with bike 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 or tan 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 or tan Mary Janes in lieu of Oxfords if preferred. *Typically, tan tap shoes are worn for the performance (but not always)

HIP HOP

Comfortable clothing (no offensive language or logos).

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

LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY/MODERN

Follow Ballet or Jazz dress code.

SHOES: Half-sole, Jazz or Ballet slippers. Bare feet/socked feet at the discretion of teacher (dancer will assume all risks and liabilities of moving barefooted or sock-footed). Half-sole shoes are typically used in all performance pieces

ACRO DANCE

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