DRESS CODE

Last Updated 7/10/25

ALL CLASSES — DRESS CODE & DANCE BAG RULES:

    • Hair must be secured off the face.  Ballet classes require a properly secured bun. If hair is too short for a bun, please secure it neatly, away from your face & neck.
    • All students arriving to (and departing from) class must wear cover-ups & outside shoes.
  • NO outdoor shoes allowed on any classroom floor at any time.  Protect the life of your dance shoes (and our floors) by only wearing dance shoes indoors. 
  • *NEW* All tap shoes must have good-quality “Capezio” or “Bloch’ brand taps on the soles, or the tap shoes may not be worn (low-quality taps leave behind scratches and residue that damage the dance floors).
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  • Hip Hop/Breakdance sneakers should be designated for “Indoor Use ONLY”. 
  • Only non-marking soles are allowed.
  • **NEW** Each Dancers’ belongings must all fit into (1) DANCE BAG, FULLY ZIPPED UP. Open bags and loose items are no longer allowed at the studio. This includes: water bottles, snacks, outside shoes, dance shoes/clothes, accessories, keys, cell phones, school items, etc. They must all fit into the student’s own dance bag, & be fully zipped up at all times, to maintain a clean & orderly environment, as well as to avoid lost items.
  • NO denim and/or twill fabrics allowed. Clothes must be stretchable – allowing dancers to move freely, while also making the body visible for corrections.
  • Use restrooms to change clothing, unless a dance studio is designated by the Staff (for costume fittings), where the studios will be securely set up for changing.
  • All loose and bulky jewelry should be removed prior to class. 
    • No jewelry at all is permitted in Acro/Tumblings classes.

The Dress Code serves as a way to establish discipline, safety, and a unified energy in classes. We reserve the right to deny participation to students not adhering to the Dress Code (clothing, shoes, jewelry, hair, etc). For ages 9+, two verbal warnings are considered sufficient notice to the student to start enforcing any participation restrictions by the 3rd infraction, and their parents will be notified by the 2nd warning. For ages 3-8, parents will be notified immediately if there is an issue with their child following the dress code.

SPECIFIC CLASS DRESS CODES:

  • TINY STARS —  (3-5 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Skin-toned ballet shoes, black tap shoes (with “capezio” or “bloch” brand taps ONLY), and clean “indoor only” sneakers (no sandals or crocs. No footed tights, bare feet are required for Acro).
  • Cover-up clothes & outside shoes (to wear to and from class)
  • (1) dance bag, with a zipper closure, to hold ALL belongings
  • Water Bottle
  •   BALLET/TAP (6-8 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Skin-toned ballet shoes, & black tap shoes (with “capezio” or “bloch” brand taps ONLY).
  • Cover-up clothes & outside shoes (to wear to and from class)
  • (1) dance bag, with a zipper closure, to hold ALL belongings
  • Water Bottle
  •   HIP HOP/ACRO (6-8 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Clean “indoor only” sneakers (no sandals or crocs. No footed tights, bare feet are required for Acro).
  • Cover-up clothes & outside shoes (to wear to and from class)
  • (1) dance bag, with a zipper closure, to hold ALL belongings
  • Water Bottle
  •   JAZZ/LYRICAL (6-8 year olds):
  • Any breathable, stretchy, and form fitting dance clothes are acceptable. (i.e. leotard, leggings, bike shorts, fitted tank/tee, etc.) For safety, no baggy clothes allowed.
  • Skin-toned, slip-on jazz shoes dedicated to wearing indoors only.
  • Cover-up clothes & outside shoes (to wear to and from class)
  • (1) dance bag, with a zipper closure, to hold ALL belongings
  • Water Bottle

ACRO/TUMBLING (9+):  

ATTIRE: Leotard or fitted tank top and fitted full-length leggings. Fitted dance clothes only.  For safety, shorts, baggy/slippery shirts and pants are not permitted; Bare feet required.

BALLET: 

ballet outfits

BALLET ATTIRE: ALL BLACK form-fitting dance clothes. (No logos, stripes, white, etc.). All warm-up attire must also be all black / form-fitting ballet warm-ups 

BALLET SHOES: Skin-colored split-sole ballet shoes

POINTE SHOES: Consult with your teacher before purchasing

JAZZ/LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY:  

ATTIRE: Leotard or fitted top with leggings or bike shorts.  Fitted dance clothes only.  

SHOES: Split-sole jazz shoes, half-soles, or barefeet are ok. (Dancers may need to wear shoes for the Dance Concert). Dancers wearing shoes, must wear them on BOTH feet, to ensure proper body alignment and ambidexterity of movements. Please avoid wearing only socks until you are familiar with the surface of the studio you are dancing in.

TAP: 

ATTIRE: Fitted top and dance pants, leggings or biker shorts. 

SHOES: Tap shoes (oxfords with shoe laces) for ages 9+, or with a buckle/velcro for ages 3-8. For safety, parents & dancers must check the tightness of the screws on your taps before every class.

 *NEW* All tap shoes must have good-quality “Capezio” or “Bloch’ brand taps on the soles, or the tap shoes may not be worn (low-quality taps leave behind scratches and residue that damage the dance floors). 

HIP HOP & BREAKDANCE: 

ATTIRE: Slightly loose fitted sweats or basketball shorts should be worn, but must not be overly baggy. (Dancers should avoid wearing tight fitted bottoms in hip hop class, while tops can be fitted or loose.) 

SHOES: Wear clean, skate-type sneakers (vans, converse, etc.) dedicated to wearing indoors.