Two options are available within our dress code:

Option A: dance tights and a leotard in any color are required for all classes in any dance style.

Option B: athletic shorts or pants and fitted t-shirts are required for all classes in any dance style.

 

The following optional accessories may be worn as appropriate for the style of dance: skirts, tutus, leg warmers, dance pants or shorts, leggings, fitted sweaters, shrugs, or shirts.

 

Shoe requirements are as follows:

• Ballet Classes:

  • Ballet slippers - pink or white required for recital for girls, black required for recital for boys, any color for class

• Pointe Classes:

  • Pointe shoes - must be approved by instructor before being sewn or worn

• Jazz Classes:

  • Jazz shoes - black required for recital, any color for class

• Tap Classes:

  • Beginner class - flat tap shoes

  • Advanced class - flat or character tap shoes

• Irish Step Classes:

  • Beginner class - black jazz shoes or ghillies

  • Advanced class - ghillies

• Theatre Classes:

  • Character shoes are recommended, but because theatre encompasses a variety of dance forms, other shoes (ballet, jazz, tap, lyrical) may be recommended for portions of the class

• Ballroom Classes:

  • Standard or Latin Ballroom shoes

• Lyrical/Contemporary Classes:

  • Half-soles or similar are generally recommended, though socks, bare feet, or other footwear may be called for from time to time.

• Hip Hop Classes:

  • Dance sneakers or boots - Please do NOT wear street shoes for class!​

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The dress code is relaxed for recreational adult dancers.  Please wear comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.