Class Attire and Shoe Requirements

Dancers are expected to adhere to and arrive to each class with proper attire, shoes and hair. When all dancers respect and adhere to the dress code, it reinforces a team mentality and maintains a level of focus and professionalism. Please ask your instructor or contact us if you have any questions regarding your class dress code. Thank you!

General attire requirements for all classes: No loose fitting clothing (except Funk classes) or sweatshirts. No jewelry (bracelets, watches, necklaces, rings, etc.). Stud earrings are permitted.

Attire:

Hair: Hair must be worn in a ponytail and off the face. For Ballet classes, hair must be worn in a clean and tidy bun using bobby pins and a net (if necessary). View instructions for How to Make a Ballet Bun.

Ages 3 through Kindergarten: Solid light pink leotard and pink tights. Solid light pink skirt or tutu is permitted. Boys may wear black shorts/sweatpants/bike shorts and a solid white or black T-shirt.

Ballet (1st grade and up): Solid black leotard and pink tights only. Camisoles or tank tops may not be worn in place of or over a leotard. Barre will be taken with no shorts or skirts to allow the instructor to properly view and correct dancers' technique. Optional ballet skirts may be worn for center work and allegro. No booty shorts, leggings, yoga pants, etc. 

Boys should be in black tights, black fitted pants or black biker shorts (no sweatpants or loose fitting pants) and a white fitted T-shirt or tank.

Jazz/Hip-Hop, Tap, Modern, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, and Leaps & Turns Classes (1st grade and up): Solid black leotard with tan, black, or pink tights. Black leggings or booty shorts are permitted.

Boys should wear black fitted pants/shorts with a white or black fitted T-shirt or tank.

Funk: Same attire as Jazz/Hip-Hop is acceptable; dancers may also wear street clothes that are comfortable for dancing (shorts, bike shorts, t-shirts).

Shoes (Girls)

Age 3-4 Ballet/Tumble Classes: Light pink, slip-on ballet shoes (no tie).   We sell these ballet shoes in our boutique.

Age 4-6 Ballet & Tap or Kindergarten Ballet & Tap classes: Light pink, slip-on ballet shoes (no tie) and black patent leather tap shoes (ribbon tied). We sell the ballet shoes in our boutique. We do not carry the tap shoes in our boutique and these must be purchased elsewhere.

Ballet (1st grade and up): Canvas split-sole ballet shoes.   We sell the appropriate style in our boutique. 

Jazz/Hip-Hop: Tan slip-on jazz shoes.   We sell the appropriate style in our boutique. 

Tap (1st grade and up): Black split-sole, lace up tap shoes.   We do not carry these in our boutique and these must be purchased elsewhere.

Funk: Black low top converse sneakers. Funk classes for 5th grade and up DO NOT need converse. Clean sneakers will do.  We do not carry these in our boutique and these must be purchased elsewhere.

Modern: Bare feet

Lyrical and Contemporary Classes: Turners.  We sell the appropriate style in our boutique.

Musical Theater and Leaps & Turns Classes: Tan slip-on jazz shoes (same as Jazz/Hip-Hop). We sell the appropriate style in our boutique.

Tan Jazz shoes, Ballet shoes, and turners are sold in our studio boutique. We no longer carry tap shoes. We recommend Village Shoes in Skillman for the required tap shoes. These are also available through online retailers such as Discount Dance Supply. Any other required shoes not sold in our boutique must also be purchased elsewhere.

Shoes (Boys)

We do not carry these styles in our boutique and they must be purchased elsewhere.

Age 3-4 Ballet/Tumble Classes: Black leather ballet shoes.

Age 4-6 Ballet & Tap or Kindergarten Ballet & Tap classes: Black leather ballet shoes and black tap shoes.

Ballet (1st grade and up): Black canvas ballet shoes.

Jazz/Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Leaps & Turns Classes: Black slip-on jazz shoes.

Tap (1st grade and up): Black split-sole, lace up tap shoes. 

Funk: Black low top converse sneakers. 

Modern: Bare feet.

Lyrical and Contemporary: Turners. 

How to Make a Ballet Bun