Dress code

Dress code is an important part of the discipline instilled in a young dancer, therefore the proper attire and dance shoes are required in all classes. Hair must be pulled up out of the face and held securely for all classes. Please make sure your student does not wear anything that may cause a distraction to themselves or the class. Old recital costumes are not considered appropriate for dance class. Cover-ups need to be worn at all times outside the studio. Dancers not adhering to the dress code will not be allowed to participate in class. If dancers have proper shoes, but in a different color other than what is specified below, they may wear them until the holiday break and then will be required to purchase the specified colors.

PLEASE NOTE:

It is important that dancers have proper pink ballet shoes from name brands (Bloch or SoDanca). There are many off-brand, lower-quality shoes being sold in stores like Walmart and Target and many online retailers like Amazon that are NOT quality brands (Capezio Daisy, Capezio Love, Stelle, ABT for Spotlight, etc…). These shoes do not provide the same support and do not allow dancers to point and flex their feet. These factors lead to developing poor habits and technique, which is the opposite of our goal!

3 Year Old, 4 Year Old & Pre-K: Tap/Ballet Combo

Class: Leotard (any color or style) & dance tights
Pink Ballet Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca brand only)
Tan/Carmel Tap Shoes

Kindergarten and 1st Graders: Tap/Ballet Combo

Class: Leotard (any color or style) & dance tights
Pink Ballet Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca brand only)
Tan/Carmel Tap Shoes

2nd Grade & Up: Tap/Ballet/Jazz Combos

Class: Leotard (any color or style) & dance tights
Pink Ballet Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca brand only)
Tan/Carmel Buckle Tap Shoes
Tan/Carmel Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca)

Intermediate/Advanced Ballet:

Leotard (any style and color) & dance tights
Ballet skirt (optional)
Light Pink Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca)

Intermediate/Advanced Tap:

Leotard, bra tops/booty shorts, and leggings are all acceptable
Black Lace-Up Tap Shoes
Dance Tights

Intermediate/Advanced Jazz:

Leotard, dance tights, bra tops/booty shorts, and leggings are all acceptable, but dancewear is required!
Tan/Carmel Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca)
- NOTE: advanced classes may specify black for recital

Intermediate/Advanced Lyrical/Contemporary

Leotard, dance tights, bra tops/booty shorts, and leggings are all acceptable, but dancewear is required!
Tan/Carmel Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca)

Ballet Technique/Pointe Classes

Light Pink Ballet Split-Sole Canvas Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca)
Pointe Shoes (teacher approval & recommendation only)
Black leotard
Pink dance tights
- NOTE: advanced classes may require seamed tights - check with the instructor

Poms

Leotard, bra tops/booty shorts, and jazz pants are all acceptable, but dancewear is required
Tan/Carmel Slip-On Jazz Shoes (Bloch or SoDanca)

Hip Hop

Comfortable clothes (dancewear, t-shirt, shorts, or sweats)
Hip Hop Shoes: white Pastry sneakers (available at Madison's Dancewear)