Dress Code

 

Attire is important for how one dances and moves in one's body. We want proper attire to promote self-confidence and easy mobility. Here is a breakdown of all classes and their dress codes.

Ballet and ballet technique
Minis, Petites, Primary, and Junior

• Bodysuit (any colour for class)

• Ballet skirts are allowed as long as they are above the knee and not a distraction

• Mondor ballet pink tights

• Capezio Hanami canvas ballet shoes 

• No jewelry (small earrings allowed).
   

Pre-Teen

• Bodysuit (any colour for class)

• Ballet skirts are allowed as long as they are above the knee and not a distraction

• Wrap Sweaters are allowed as long as they are tightly fitted and stop at or above the waist

• Mondor ballet pink tights

• Capezio Hanami canvas ballet shoes or Bloch Performa canvas ballet shoes

• No jewelry (small earrings allowed).
   

Teen

• Bodysuit (any colour for class)

• Ballet skirts are allowed as long as they are sheer and above the knee

• Wrap Sweaters are allowed as long as they are tightly fitted and stop at or above the waist

• Mondor Salmon tights

• Bloch Performa canvas ballet shoes

• No jewelry (small earrings allowed).
  
   

Jazz
Primary, Junior, and Pre-Teen

• Bodysuits, bra tops, tank tops, shorts, and/or leggings. You need to be able to move in your clothing and not be distracted by it.

• Mondor light tan tights

• Bloch 499 Beige jazz shoe

• No jewelry (small earrings allowed)
   

Teen Class 

• Bodysuits, sports bras, tank tops, shorts, and/or leggings. You need to be able to move in your clothing and not be distracted by it.

• Capezio Caramel Tights

• Bloch Phantom Tan Jazz shoes (Tight and shoe colour will be decided once the costume is chosen)

• No jewelry (small earrings allowed)
  
   

Lyrical
Junior

• Bodysuits, bra tops, tank tops, shorts, and/or leggings. You need to be able to move in your clothing and not be distracted by it.

• Mondor light tan tights

• Bloch 499 Beige jazz shoe

• No jewelry (small earrings allowed)
   

Pre-Teen & Teen Class 

• Bodysuits, sports bras, tank tops, shorts, and/or leggings. You need to be able to move in your clothing and not be distracted by it.

• Footless or Convertible Tights

• Capezio Hanami Pirouettes (turners)

No jewelry (small earrings allowed)

 

Tap
- Options are bodysuits, sports bras, tank tops, shorts, and/or leggings. You need to be able to move in your clothing and not be distracted by it.
- Mondor light tan

Minis, Petites, Primary, and Junior
CAPEZIO Mary Jane Carmel tap shoes

Pre-Teen
Capezio CG19 Carmel lace-up full sole Tap shoes

Intermediate
Capezio CG19 Black lace-up full sole Tap shoes
 

Teen
BLOCH Ladies Jason Samuels Smith Tap Shoes, Black or White (Will decide in September/October)

Boys: T-shirt, tank, shorts. Black Tap Shoes lace up.

 

Hip Hop
- Students in hip hop are expected to wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing and clean indoor, non-marking sneakers. 

 

Acro
- Students in acro are expected to wear bodysuits (please no zippers on bodysuits), tight dance shorts are also allowed, footless tights, and no jewelry.
 

Hair
Hair for all students in ballet class MUST BE IN A CLASSICAL BUN with hairspray. Hair for the rest of the classes must be pulled back into a ponytail or braid. Please pin bangs out of your face to see your pretty smile!
 

Boys:
Attire: T-shirt, tank, shorts, or joggers
 

Shoes: 

Ballet- Hanami Canvas Black Ballet Slipper
 

Jazz- Bloch Elasta Bootie in Black
 

Tap- Primary & Junior: Sansha Oscar Tap, Capezio Tic Tap Toe or Capezio Downtown Tap

        Pre-Teen & Intermediate: Capezio CG19 in Black

        Teen: Bloch Jason Samuel Smith in Black
 

Hip Hop: Clean indoor, non-marking sneakers.


    ***Please note that grooming and proper attire are essential when attending a dance class. It allows the students to move freely without restriction, and it also allows us teachers to see their bodies to help improve and correct body alignment. Absolutely NO JEANS. ***