Dress Code

We are committed to providing excellence to our families & students with a professional dance training experience, and teaching our students to show respect for dance class etiquette, their instructor, and the art form they are learning. One of the ways we uphold these commitments is through our Dress Code.

Why is Dress Code Important?

  1. Safety: Proper dress code allows the instructor to see that the students are using the correct muscles & proper alignment when executing movements.

  2. Respect: Dress code is one of the ways that students show respect to their instructor and peers. It demonstrates an understanding of dance class etiquette, and ensures that students have minimal distractions in class. It shows that students are prepared to learn.

  3. Improves Confidence: When students look like dancers, they feel like dancers and it shows in their confidence, attitude, and performance. In the right clothing, dancers feel more willing and confident to attempt new steps and skills. Dress code ensures that dancers don’t feel left out around their peers, since all the dancers in the class are following the same dress code.

  4. Increases Focus: Following a dress code puts dancers in the right mindset to learn and focus. This is especially true for younger dancers who may be newer to dance. Wearing proper attire signals they are ready for a structured dance class, rather than wild playtime. A dress code puts them in the right mindset.

All Levels

1) All dancers should have their hair pulled back for all classes. Ballet classes Mini through Senior level require a traditional ballet bun.

2) NO jewelry other than post earrings.

3) NO dress-up clothes, unless for a special event.

4) NO gymnastics leotards are to be worn in any class except for Acro.

5) NO gum.

6) Proper dance shoes must be worn at all times.

7) No “street clothes” such as jeans will be permitted.

New students are expected to have all of their dress code items by their 2nd week of class. We sell dancewear & shoes at the studio.

All dancers are expected to abide by our dress code. Dancers who come to class without proper attire will face the following consequences:

  • 1st Time: Verbal Warning

  • 2nd Time: Written Reminder + call/text guardian to bring proper attire & to notify that the dancer cannot attend class again if not in proper attire

  • 3rd Time: Dancer will not be permitted to join class.

  • PARENT/GUARDIAN: Socks or yoga/Pilates socks, and clothes you are comfortable moving in.

    DANCER: Ballet attire is strongly encouraged (For girls: leotard & skirt, tights, ballet shoes. For boys: athletic shirt, athletic pants, black ballet shoes.). Dancers may wear athletic wear and barefeet instead, at guardian's discretion.

  • Hair pulled away from face.

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard & skirt (color options: black, lavender, light pink, light blue)

    • Pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • Black Velcro tap shoes

    BOYS:

    • White or black form-fitting athletic shirt

    • Black athletic pants or shorts

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Black Velcro tap shoes

  • Hair pulled away from face.

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard w/ Fitted Athletic Shorts or Leggings

    BOYS:

    • Fitted Athletic Top (i.e. tank tops, fitted t-shirts)

    • Fitted Athletic Shorts or Pants

    SHOES:

    • Dancers should bring clean, white soled sneakers for the Hip Hop portion of class. Sneakers should be reserved ONLY for studio use and not worn outside.

    • For Acro, dancers will be barefoot - for safety reasons, no socks or shoes allowed.

  • All classes: Hair pulled away from face.

    BALLET / LYRICAL

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard (Color options: Black, Lavender, Light Pink, Light Blue)

    • Skirt optional

    • Ballet pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    BALLET / TAP

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard (Color options: Black, Lavender, Light Pink, Light Blue)

    • Skirt optional

    • Ballet pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • Black Velcro tap shoes

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Black Velcro tap shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    JAZZ / TAP

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard (Color options: Black, Lavender, Light Pink, Light Blue)

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    • Skin tone jazz shoes (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    • Black Velcro tap shoes

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black athletic shorts or pants

    • Black jazz shoes

    • Black Velcro tap shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    BALLET / ACRO

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard (Color options: Black, Lavender, Light Pink, Light Blue)

    • Skirt optional

    • Form-fitting shorts or leggings optional

    • CONVERTIBLE ballet pink tights (must have the ability to roll tights up)

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • For Acro, dancers will be barefoot - for safety reasons, no socks or shoes allowed.

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Fitted black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    • For Acro, dancers will be barefoot - for safety reasons, no socks or shoes allowed.

    HIP HOP

    GIRLS & BOYS:

    • Athletic top (t-shirt, tank top, etc)

    • Athletic shorts, pants, or leggings

    • CLEAN white-soled sneakers that are for studio use only

  • All classes: Hair pulled away from face. Ballet-only classes (non combo) requires a traditional ballet bun with hair net. No messy buns permitted.

    BALLET / ACRO *Combo*

    GIRLS:

    • Leotard (Color options: Black, Lavender, Light Pink, Light Blue)

    • Skirt optional

    • Form-fitting shorts or leggings optional

    • CONVERTIBLE ballet pink tights (must have the ability to roll tights up)

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • For Acro, dancers will be barefoot - for safety reasons, no socks or shoes allowed.

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Fitted black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    • For Acro, dancers will be barefoot - for safety reasons, no socks or shoes allowed.

    BALLET *Non combo*

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black skirt optional

    • Ballet pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • Traditional ballet bun w/ hair net required

    • Athletic shorts NOT permitted

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Fitted black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    JAZZ

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    • Skin tone jazz shoes (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance shorts or pants

    • Black jazz shoes

    • Dance belt (optional)

    TAP

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha) OR black socks

    • Black tap shoes

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black athletic shorts or pants

    • Black tap shoes

    LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black leggings (NO shorts for Contemporary, due to floor work)

    • Contemporary is traditionally done barefoot

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance pants (NO shorts for Contemporary due to floor work)

    • Contemporary is traditionally done barefoot

    • Dance belt (optional)

    MUSICAL THEATER

    GIRLS & BOYS:

    • Athletic top (t-shirt, tank top, etc)

    • Athletic shorts, pants, or leggings

    • Jazz shoes, any color

    HIP HOP

    GIRLS & BOYS:

    • Athletic top (t-shirt, tank top, etc)

    • Athletic shorts, pants, or leggings

    • CLEAN white-soled sneakers that are for studio use only

  • All classes: Hair pulled away from face. Ballet requires a traditional ballet bun with hair net. No messy buns permitted.

    BALLET

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black skirt optional

    • Ballet pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • Traditional ballet bun w/ hair net required

    • Athletic shorts NOT permitted

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Fitted black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Dance belt required for ages 10+

    JAZZ

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    • Skin tone jazz shoes (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance shorts or pants

    • Black jazz shoes

    • Dance belt required for ages 10+

    TAP

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha) OR black socks

    • Black tap shoes

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black athletic shorts or pants

    • Black tap shoes

    LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY

    GIRLS:

    • Black leotard

    • Black form-fitted leggings (NO shorts for Contemporary, due to floor work)

    • Contemporary is traditionally done barefoot

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance pants (NO shorts for Contemporary due to floor work)

    • Contemporary is traditionally done barefoot

    • Dance belt required for ages 10+

    HIP HOP

    GIRLS & BOYS:

    • Athletic top (t-shirt, tank top, etc)

    • Athletic shorts, pants, or leggings

    • CLEAN white-soled sneakers that are for studio use only

  • All classes: Hair pulled away from face. Ballet requires a traditional ballet bun with hair net. No messy buns permitted.

    BALLET

    GIRLS:

    • Any color leotard

    • Skirt optional

    • Ballet pink tights

    • Pink ballet shoes

    • Traditional ballet bun w/ hair net required

    • Athletic shorts NOT permitted

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Fitted black dance shorts or pants

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Dance belt required

    JAZZ

    GIRLS:

    • Form-fitted shirt, tank, or leotard

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    • Skin tone jazz shoes (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha)

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance shorts or pants

    • Black jazz shoes

    • Dance belt required

    TAP

    GIRLS:

    • Form-fitted top, tank, or leotard

    • Black form-fitted shorts or leggings

    • Skin tone tights (Caramel, hazelnut, mocha) OR black socks

    • Black tap shoes

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black athletic shorts or pants

    • Black tap shoes

    CONTEMPORARY

    GIRLS:

    • Form-fitted shirt, tank, or leotard

    • Black leggings (NO shorts for Contemporary, due to floor work)

    • Contemporary is traditionally done barefoot OR in socks. Recommended sock brands: Apolla Shocks or BlochSox

    BOYS:

    • Fitted white or black t-shirt or tank top

    • Black dance pants (NO shorts for Contemporary due to floor work)

    • Contemporary is traditionally done barefoot OR in socks. Recommended sock brands: Apolla Shocks or BlochSox

    • Dance belt required

    HIP HOP

    GIRLS & BOYS:

    • Athletic top (t-shirt, tank top, etc)

    • Athletic shorts, pants, or leggings

    • CLEAN white-soled sneakers that are for studio use only