ATTIRE
We believe dancers do their best when they feel their best!
Our attire guidelines are in place to help each dancer feel comfortable, confident, and prepared to learn. By dressing for each style, students can move freely, stay safe, and show up ready to shine.
BALLET/JAZZ INTRO & CREATIVE DANCE MOVEMENT
2-3
3-4
4-5
COLOR CODE
Ages 2-5
CLOTHING:
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Leotard & Tights
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Dance dress (above the knees),
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Leggings, jazz pants, or fitted shorts,
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Tank tops or fitted t-shirt
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Please avoid baggy clothing & costumes that may cause a distraction
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Attire should be easily removed for bathroom breaks if needed
SHOES:
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Ballet or jazz shoes (socks or tights alone can be slippery on our floors and we prefer dancers not to be barefoot)
HAIR:
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Secured in bun, french braid, or off the face
BALLET
Ages 6+
CLOTHING:
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Girls- Leotard (any color) & tights
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Boys- Black leggings, white t-shirt or tank
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At the discretion of each instructor, warm-ups (sweatpants, sweatshirts, etc.) must be removed when asked
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For ages 13+ an alternative dress code is available and will be discussed in class at the start of the season
SHOES:
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Girls- Split sole ballet shoes
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Boys- Split sole black ballet shoes
HAIR:
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Secured in a bun/out of their face
POINTE (ages 15+) :
Dancers need toe pads to accompany the pointe shoe:
Pointe Shoe Fitting Guidelines:
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Toes should be pretty tight when the foot is flat but toes comfortably relaxed and not scrunched or hitting the box (the flat part of the shoe)
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When you go en pointe you don't want too much fabric bunching at the heel
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The foot should not slide in the shoes when you go from flat to pointe
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The shank (wooden part on the bottom of the shoe) needs to stay in line with the heel, if it's twisting to one side or the other, it's not the right size
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When you go en pointe, you want to be able to get over the box so the box is flat on the floor
JAZZ
Ages 6+
CLOTHING:
Form fitting clothing
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Leggings, jazz pants, fitted shorts
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Tank tops, crop tops
No baggy clothing
SHOES:
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Tan jazz shoes
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Half soles allowed level 2A and above
HAIR:
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Out of the dancer's face
STRETCH & STRENGTH
Ages 10+
CLOTHING:
Form fitting clothing
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Leggings, jazz pants, fitted shorts
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Tank tops, crop tops
No baggy clothing
SHOES:
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Barefoot
HAIR:
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Out of the dancer's face
HIP-HOP / JAZZ FUNK
Ages 6+
CLOTHING:
Baggy clothing
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T-shirts, sweatshirts/hoodies
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Sweatpants
No jeans or shorts
SHOES:
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Clean, non-platform lace up tennis shoes
No slip-on shoes
TAP
Ages 10+
CLOTHING:
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No jeans or booty shorts
SHOES:
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Any Bloch brand tap shoe
CONTEMPORARY
Ages 8+
CLOTHING:
Form fitting clothing
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Leggings, jazz pants, or fitted shorts
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Tank tops or crop tops
No jeans or booty shorts
SHOES:
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Barefoot or half soles
HAIR:
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Out of the dancer's face
LATIN JAZZ
Ages 10+
CLOTHING:
Form fitting clothing
Ballroom Skirt Optional
SHOES:
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Tan/Brown/Beige 2.2 in. heel
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Size down 1/2 a size from your street shoe size
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Once you put on the shoe, there should be no wiggle room...toes should be very close to hanging off the edge
Shoe options:
HAIR:
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Out of the dancer's face