Dress Code

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Dress code is an important part of maintaining focus, safety, and professionalism in the studio. Proper attire ensures there are no distractions, creates a sense of uniformity and studio etiquette, and allows teachers to clearly see alignment so they can provide corrections effectively. Most importantly, it helps keep dancers safe while training. Our official studio color is periwinkle, and we encourage students to wear it proudly whenever possible!

*Please note: Sweatpants, flared yoga pants, street shoes, and casual clothing of any kind are not permitted in the studio. All ballet and pointe dancers must have their hair pulled black in a neat ballet bun prior to each class. In all other classes, hair should be in a neat bun, braid or similar up-do. Dancers with very short hair should pin their hair away from the face or slick it back to the best of their ability. Large/dangly jewelry should be removed prior to every dance class.

• Leotard (any color) and convertible/stirrup tights that closely match the dancers skin tone
• Ballet skirts or dresses, leg warmers, and dance accessories are welcome 
• Required footwear: one pair of ballet slippers that closely match the dancers skin tone
• Required footwear: one pair of black tap shoes 
• Boys may wear a black leotard or a plain white fitted T-shirt/tank with black leggings or jazz pants

• Leotard (any color) and convertible/stirrup tights that closely match the dancers skin tone
• Ballet skirts, warm-ups, and fitted cover-ups allowed 
• At least one pair of ballet slippers required 
• Pointe shoes must be professionally fitted 
• Ballet instructors assist with pointe shoe fittings and approval

• Leotard (any color) with nude convertible/stirrup tights 
• Dance shorts, ballet skirts, and fitted cover-ups allowed
• Nude jazz shoes required (skin-tone matched) 

• Leotard or fitted top with black leggings or black tights
• Dance shorts and fitted cover-ups allowed
• Tap shoes required - beginners may wear black velcro, buckle, or lace-up tap shoes. Intermediate/advanced may wear black lace-up or low-heeled strap tap shoes

• Leotard (any color) with nude or black tights 
• One pair of nude jazz shoes
• One pair of black jazz shoes
• Either shoe color may be worn in class - instructors will choose shoe color for performances based on costume and tights

• Leotard or unitard (any color) with nude footless/convertible tights 
• Dance shorts allowed 
• No other cover-ups permitted 
• Always dance barefoot 
• Hair must be in a slicked-back, neat bun 
• No claw clips or hard hair accessories allowed