What to wear to class

The costume notes from the back of the programme. To ensure safety, proper technique, and freedom of movement, all students are required to follow the class-specific dress code below. Proper dance attire keeps a dancer safe and free to move, from the first barre exercise to the last bow.

New to the studio? A free trial class is a good time to see the dress code in person. Questions about shoes or tights before the first class are welcome by phone or through the contact page.

Acro requirements

Acro

Required attire
Form-fitting dance attire (e.g., leotards, form-fitting t-shirts, jazz pants, leggings, or modest-length spandex shorts).
Footwear
Bare feet.
Hair and accessories
Hair pulled back securely away from the face. No jewelry permitted.

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Classical and technique

Ballet and Pointe

Required attire
Pink or black leotard. Pink, black, tan, or white ballet skirt/tutu, or modest-length jazz shorts. Pink, white, or tan ballet tights (Note: Please wear footless tights for Fundamentals).
Footwear
Pink or tan ballet slippers (Pointe shoes required for Pointe class).
Hair and accessories
Hair styled in a ballet bun or ponytail. Short hair must be secured away from the face.
Optional and seasonal
Pink, black, white, tan, or grey ballet sweaters and leg warmers may be worn during colder months.

About ballet and pointe classes

Urban and street style

Hip hop

Required attire
Loose, comfortable clothing that allows full range of motion (e.g., tank tops, dance tops, t-shirts, sweatpants, dance pants, athletic shorts).
Footwear
Clean, “indoor-only” tennis shoes (must not be worn outside or for everyday use to protect studio flooring).
Hair and accessories
Hair pulled back securely away from the face.

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Rhythm and energy

Jazz 1 and 2

Required attire
Fitted dance attire. Tops: tank tops, dance tops, or fitted t-shirts. Bottoms: modest-length jazz shorts, capri-length leggings, or leotards (any color) with jazz tights.
Footwear
Black or tan jazz shoes (no socks).
Hair and accessories
Hair pulled back securely away from the face.

About jazz, tap and lyrical

Percussive movement

Tap

Required attire
Fitted dance attire. Tops: tank tops, dance tops, or fitted t-shirts. Bottoms: capri-length leggings, modest jazz shorts, leotards (any color), or dance pants that do not drag on the floor or cover shoes. Tights are optional.
Footwear
Black lace-up oxford tap shoes.
Hair and accessories
Hair pulled back securely away from the face.

About jazz, tap and lyrical

Expression and flow

Lyrical and Contemporary

Required attire
Fitted dance attire. Tops: tank tops, dance tops, or fitted t-shirts. Bottoms: capri-length leggings, leotards (any color), or modest-length jazz shorts paired with tan ballet tights.
Footwear
Dance paws, half-sole shoes, or bare feet with footless ballet tights.
Hair and accessories
Hair pulled back securely away from the face.

About jazz, tap and lyrical

Prepare for excellence in the dance

Reflecting His character through discipline and grace. Now that you have reviewed the standards for our 5th Anniversary Season, you are ready to enter the studio with purpose. From the ballet bun to the proper footwear for modern technique, every detail helps us maintain a professional and worshipful atmosphere as we honor the call to praise His Name in the dance.

Check the studio calendar for class times, and the rates and policies page for costume installments.