A dress code ensures that a teacher will be able to see a dancer’s alignment and positioning. The teacher needs to be able to see a dancer's mistakes. Baggy clothing can mask bad habits, making corrections impossible. Tights are encouraged in a pink or light color because they make the lines of the legs more visible, allowing the teacher to see which muscles are working during a step. A dress code will also teach students discipline, helping with overall focus and energy. By "dressing the part," dancers feel like dancers. Please see the dress code requirements for each class below. Dancers must have attire to go over leotards when entering and exiting the studio.
Dance Fundamentals:
• Full Leotards (Girls)
• Tights (Girls)
• Pink (Girls) or Black (Boys) Ballet Slippers
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
• Hair secured neatly in a bun (short hair needs to be secured away from the face)
(***Ballet skirts optional.)
Ballet:
• Leotards (Girls) / White Shirt (Boys)
• Tights (Girls) / Black Pants/Tights (Boys)
• Pink (Girls) or Black (Boys) Leather or Canvas Ballet Slippers
• Hair secured neatly in a bun (short hair needs to be secured away from the face)
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
• Dance Skirts, Leg warmers, Spandex shorts & Dance Attire Are Optional
Jazz:
• Black: Jazz Shoes, Boots, Sneakers, or Leather Ballet Slippers
• Moveable clothing – leggings, leotard and tights, shorts, top. No overly baggy T-shirts, baggy pants, or denim.
• Neatly secured hair (in a bun is preferred)
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
(***Movable clothing attire should include a full coverage shirt. No crop tops. Full coverage shirts are required over sports bras.)
Tap:
• Black Tap Shoes
• Moveable clothing – and ability to see feet. Leggings, leotard and tights, shorts, top. No overly baggy T-shirts, baggy pants, flare pants, or denim.
• Neatly secured hair (in a bun is preferred)
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
(***Movable clothing attire should include a full coverage shirt. No crop tops. Full coverage shirts are required over sports bras.)
Hip Hop:
• Moveable/ Modest Clothing – no denim
• Black Jazz Sneakers, socks, bare feet, jazz shoes (Dancers may wear tennis shoes that they do not wear outside.)
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
(***Movable clothing attire should include a full coverage shirt. No crop tops. Full coverage shirts are required over sports bras.)
Lyrical:
• Tan: Jazz Shoes, Ballet Shoes, or Foot Undeez
• Moveable clothing – no baggy T-shirts, baggy pants, or denim
• Neatly secured hair (in a bun is preferred)
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
(***Movable clothing attire should include a full coverage shirt. No crop tops. Full coverage shirts are required over sports bras.)
Musical Theater:
• Tan: Character Shoes 1.5” Heel (Girls) / Black Dress/Character Shoes (Boys)
• Moveable clothing – no baggy T-shirts, baggy pants, or denim
• Neatly secured hair (in a bun is preferred)
• No jewelry (except for small stud earrings)
(***Movable clothing attire should include a full coverage shirt. No crop tops. Full coverage shirts are required over sports bras.)
