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, costume tutus, or gymnastics leotards.

4) NO gum.

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

Brand 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: Call 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 (leotard & skirt, tights, and ballet shoes). Dancers may wear athletic wear and barefeet instead, at guardian's discretion.

  • Leotard & skirt (color options: black, lavender, light pink, light blue), pink tights, pink ballet shoes. Level 2 + 3 will also need black Velcro tap shoes.

  • Black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, hair in a traditional ballet bun. Messy buns & ponytails not permitted. Warm-ups are allowed but must be removed when instructor asks. A black ballet skirt will be permitted. No shorts.

    Petite & Mini Level ballet (ages 5-8) will be permitted to wear their fun leotard colors & tutus on the last class of each month.

  • Loose fitting clothes. Clean running sneakers with a white sole that are for STUDIO USE ONLY and will not be worn outside of the dance room.

  • Black leotard. Form-fitting black athletic pants, leggings, or shorts. Tights or socks. Jazz shoes in a color that best matches dancer’s skin tone (Tan, Caramel, Mocha, Hazelnut, etc).

  • Leotard or dance top. Tights or socks. Black athletic pants, leggings, or shorts. Petite/Mini level, black Velcro tap shoes or black slip-on tap shoes. Junior level, black slip-on tap shoes. Teen & Senior level, lace-up Oxford style tap shoes.

  • Black leotard and black athletic pants or leggings. No shorts. Please bring a long sleeve shirt for floor work. Black socks (recommended brands: Apolla Shocks or BlochSox)