Dress Code & Class Uniforms

Our dress code and class uniform guidelines are designed to help dancers feel confident, comfortable, and prepared for class each week. Proper dance attire allows instructors to safely assess alignment and technique while creating a polished and focused classroom environment. Below you’ll find the required attire, footwear, and hair expectations for each class and program. Please reach out to us if you have any questions about sizing, requirements, or where to purchase items.

Option 1: Sports bra with leggings or shorts

Option 2: Fitted athletic top with leggings or shorts

Option 3: Bodysuit with tights or leggings/shorts

Boys: Fitted athletic shirt with dance pants or shorts

Footwear: Black Gore Boots (Capezio EJ2C-BLK

Child Black E-Series Slip On Jazz Shoe preferred)

Hair: Ponytail, bun, or braids (neatly secured from face)

Any extra layers like sweaters and sweat pants are permitted until the end of warm-up.

Jazz

Lyrical & Contemporary

Option 1: Sports bra with leggings or shorts

Option 2: Fitted athletic top with leggings or shorts

Option 3: Bodysuit with tights or leggings/shorts

Boys: Fitted athletic shirt with dance pants or shorts

Footwear:

  • Junior - Capezio FootUndeez

  • Intermediate/Advanced - Turners (Capezio Hanami Pirouette/Turners preferred)

Hair: Ponytail, bun, or braids (neatly secured from face)

Any extra layers like sweaters and sweat pants are permitted until the end of warm-up.

Ballet

Girls: Bodysuit with ballet pink tights

  • Option for a wrap-over skirt

Footwear: Pink ballet slippers

Hair: Bun (slicked and neatly secured from face)

Boys: White T-shirt or leotard with black shorts or tights

Footwear: White ballet shoes

Any extra layers like sweaters and sweat pants are permitted until the end of warm-up.

If your dancer is participating in ballet exams, a more specific colour and type of uniform may be required, please contact us to learn more.

Acro

Option 1: Sports bra with leggings or shorts

Option 2: Fitted athletic top with leggings or shorts

Option 3: Bodysuit with tights or leggings/shorts

Boys: Fitted athletic shirt with dance pants or shorts

Footwear: Bare foot

Hair: Ponytail, bun, or braids (neatly secured from face)

Any extra layers like sweaters and sweat pants are permitted until the end of warm-up.

Tap

Option 1: Sports bra with leggings or shorts

Option 2: Fitted athletic top with leggings or shorts

Option 3: Bodysuit with tights or leggings/shorts

Boys: Fitted athletic shirt with dance pants or shorts

Footwear: Black Lace Up Tap Shoes (Capezio CG19C-BLK Black Lace Up Cadence Tap Shoes preferred)

Hair: Ponytail, bun, or braids (neatly secured from face)

Any extra layers like sweaters and sweat pants are permitted until the end of warm-up.

Hip Hop

Option 1: Sports bra with leggings, shorts, or sweat pants

Option 2: Fitted athletic top with leggings, shorts, or sweat pants

Option 3: Bodysuit with tights or leggings/shorts/sweat pants

Boys: Fitted athletic shirt with dance pants, shorts, or sweat pants

Footwear: Clean, indoor running shoes

Hair: Ponytail, bun, or braids (neatly secured from face)

Please check with your teacher for recital and/or competitive shoe requirements.

Choreography Rehearsals & Performance Information

For competitive choreography rehearsals, we ask that all dancers wear black dance attire to help maintain a clean, uniform look in the studio and minimize distractions during choreography and cleaning sessions. This allows our teachers and choreographers to clearly see lines, spacing, and movement quality as we create and refine each routine.

Please note that depending on the costume requirements for competitive or recital dances, specific shoes, tights, or additional dance attire may be required throughout the season. A detailed shoe and tights list for each dancer’s routines will be sent well in advance to ensure families have plenty of time to prepare.

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