DRESS CODE & CLASS REQUIREMENTS

We do not require special colors or styles for attire in our classes. We want our dancers to feel comfortable and express themselves. We do list shoe colors so that if you are purchasing shoes, they can be worn for the spring concert and everyone will match. If you have shoes already, dancers can wear shoes of any color to class as long as they are the appropriate shoe for that class. ALL STUDENTS should wear their hair up and off the face to class.

CLASSICAL BALLET

Any color leotard, pink ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes. Students may wear a ballet skirt or ballet sweaters. Hair in a bun is preferable, but must at least be back and up off the face.

JAZZ

Students may wear a leotard or tank top, tights, jazz pants/leggings, fitted shorts, unitard, or biketard. All Jazz Classes will need black Jazz shoes

Broadway Jazz/Musical Theater - Older students may wear character heels (optional). Please consult with your teacher before wearing these shoes.

(combo jazz classes; please see combo classes)

HIP HOP

Students may wear the same attire as Jazz class. Shoes can either be black jazz shoes, black jazz sneakers, or black CLEAN street sneakers.

MODERN/CONTEMPORARY

Clothing requirements are the same as jazz. All attire must be dance wear and form fitting to allow movement. No shoes required for modern. Half soles/similar half shoe optional for contemporary.

TAP

Students may wear any apparel from the above classes and black, flat, tie tap shoes (not combo tap classes; please see combo classes)

COMBO

Attire and shoe requirements vary per class but all students must wear their hair up and off the face.

Jazz/Acro or Ballet/Jazz - Students may wear a leotard, tank top, tights, jazz pants/leggings, fitted shorts, unitard or biketard. Pink ballet shoes are required.

Tap/Acro & Tap/Jazz - Students may wear a leotard, tank top, tights, jazz pant/leggings, fitted shorts, unitard or biketard. All attire must be dance wear and form fitting to allow movement. Students need pink ballet shoes (for jazz) and black tap shoes (buckle or velcro).

Tap/Ballet - Any color leotard, pink tights, and children may wear a skirt. Students will need pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes (buckle or velcro).

PRE-DANCE

Any color leotard or dance apparel, any color tights and children may wear a skirt. Children will not need shoes for this class but they may wear ballet shoes (footless tights will be needed for students who choose to go barefoot)

BALLET FAIRYTALE SERIES

See Classical Ballet

ACRO

Students may wear any dance apparel from the above classes, black jazz shoes, or barefeet.

NO STREET SHOES ON THE STUDIO FLOORS PLEASE!

**Students unprepared for class will NOT be able to participate.**

*Dance Shoes and apparel can be purchased at Dance Village in Manchester, or online through Discount Dance Supply.

Questions/Comments/Concerns regarding dress code please see studio director(s).