Dress Code
Appropriate dance attire not only allow a dancer to move freely but also allows the instructor to observe technique and posture and make any corrections necessary. A student dressed like a dancer, feels like a dancer!
*Giggle, Wiggle & Shake - Pink leather or pleather ballet slippers for girls/black for boys(no satin slippers from Walmart as they do not fit the foot properly). Elastic waiste bottoms and comfortable top are acceptable, leotards, tights and skirts are prefered for girls, dance pants or shorts and tees for boys.
*Mommy (or Daddy) & Me - Comfortable clothing with indoor only shoes or socks.
*Ballet - GIRLS - Pink leather or pleather ballet slippers (no sating slippers from Walmart), leotard, tights, skirt for Ballet I &II. Ballet III and higher may wear "booty" shorts or tight capris in addition to skirts. Leg warmers and other warm up tops may be worn during the first 15 minutes of class. Hair must be secured out of face in a pony tail, braid or bun, with long bangs pinned back.
BOYS - Black leather or pleather ballet slippers for Ballet I-III. Ballet IV and higher should wear nude ballet slippers or turning shoes. Dance pants or shorts and an "A" shirt (tees are acceptable as long as they are not too baggy).
*Jazz - GIRLS - Leotard and appropriate form fitting cover ups. Bare legs should be covered with tights. Jazz I should wear pink leather or pleather ballet slippers. Jazz II-Jazz Funk II should wear black jazz shoes. Hair must be secured out of the face in a pony tail, braid or bun, with long bangs pinned back.
BOYS - Black jazz shoes, dance pants or shorts and a tighter fitting tee.
*Tap - GIRLS - Black Mary Jane style tap shoes. Form fitting top and shorts, skirts or capris. Bare legs should be covered with tights.
BOYS - Black Oxford style taps, tighter fitting top and pants that stop 2 inches from the ground.
*Contemporary/Lyrical Jazz - Same as Ballet
*Hip Hop - Elastic waist bottoms and comfortable top. Hair should be secured out of face. Jazz sneakers or black indoor only tennis shoes.
*Musical Theatre - Elastic waist bottoms and comfortable top. Hair should be secured out of face. Jazz, Ballet or Lyrical shoes are acceptable. Required shoesfor performances will be determined once the class starts.
*Acrodance - GIRLS - Leotard and "booty" shorts or biketard. Ballet slippers or gymnastics slippers (ordered at shoe order day, required for the choreography class). Hair must be in a pony tail or braid.
BOYS - Form fitting pants and tee or tank. Ballet slippers or gymnastics slippers (ordered at shoe order day).