Proper attire helps dancers move safely, learn technique, and perform their best.

General Guidelines:

• Wear clothing that allows full range of motion (leotards, tights, leggings, fitted shorts, or dance pants).

• Avoid loose or baggy clothing that can interfere with movement or distract instructors.

Ballet

• leotard, tights, ballet skirt

• pink or black ballet slippers, pointe shoes(only during pointe class)

• hair pulled back into a bun or ponytail

Combination Classes

• leotards with attached skirts or shorts

• leotards with leggings

• tights

• ballet shoes, tap shoes, jazz shoes(if applicable)

• hair pulled back away from face in bun, ponytail or braid

Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical

• leotard with dance shorts or leggings

• tight fitting activewear

• dance shorts with tight fitting top, halter top, crop top, sports top

• jazz shoes, lyrical shoes, barefeet

• hair pulled back from face

Hip Hop

• dance shorts, sweatpants, leggings, activewear. No street clothes, something you can move in.

• tshirt, crop top, activewear top

• sneakers

Footwear:

• Ballet: pink or black slippers; hair secured away from face

• Tap: tap shoes (no socks as substitute)

• Jazz/Contemporary: jazz or lyrical shoes, or barefoot as instructed

• Hip Hop: clean, non-marking sneakers

Hair & Accessories:

• Hair must be secured off the face (bun, ponytail, braid)

• Large jewelry or accessories that could pose a safety risk are not allowed

Special Notes:

• Teachers may provide additional attire guidance for performances, recitals, or competitions