Dress Code
Why is it important to have the correct attire in dance class?
Alignment
safety
style
Helps instructors:
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make technical corrections
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observe body alignment
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assess incorrect form
Helps dancers:
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prevent injuries
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move efficiently
Helps dancers:
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express themselves!
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respect the art, culture, & history of dance
*Please note that dancers who arrive to class in incorrect attire may be asked to sit out of class.*
Boys:
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Athletic shirt and shorts
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Black ballet shoes and black tap shoes
Girls:
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Any leotard, tights, tutus, or skirts
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Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes
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Hair pulled into a ponytail or a bun
BTJ Combo
Ballet
Girls:
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Any color leotard
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Pink tights
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Pink ballet shoes
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Optional ballet skirt
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Hair pinned in a neat bun
Boys:
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White short sleeve shirt
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Black footed tights
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Black ballet shoes
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Longer hair pulled back away from face
Jazz
Girls:
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Any leotard, tank top, or form fitting shirt
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Shorts or leggings
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Skin-toned jazz shoes
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Hair fully pulled back away from face
Boys:
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Any form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Black jazz shoes
Tap
Girls
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Any leotard, tank top, or form fitting top
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Athletic shorts, leggings, or pants
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Black tap shoes
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Hair pulled back from face​
Boys:
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Form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Black tap shoes
Hip Hop
Girls & Boys:
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Any athletic attire (no street clothes)
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Tennis shoes strictly for studio use (street shoes can damage floors)
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Hair pulled back away from face
Acro
Girls
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Any leotard, unitard, tank top, or form fitting top
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Athletic shorts or leggings
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Bare feet
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Hair fully pulled back from face in a ponytail, bun, or braids​
Boys:
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Form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Bare feet
Lyrical &
contemporary
Girls:
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Any leotard, tank top, or form fitting shirt
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Shorts or leggings
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Skin-toned half-sole shoes or bare feet
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Hair fully pulled back away from face
Boys:
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Any form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Skin-toned half-sole shoes or bare feet
Boys:
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Form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Bare feet, jazz shoes, or half-sole shoes
Girls
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Athletic shirts
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Athletic shorts or leggings
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Bare feet, jazz shoes, or half-sole shoes
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Hair fully pulled back from face​
Musical Theater
Pom
Girls:
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Any leotard, tank top, or form fitting shirt
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Shorts or leggings
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Skin-toned jazz shoes
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Hair fully pulled back away from face
Boys:
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Any form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Skin-toned jazz shoes
Boys:
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Form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Tennis shoes & bare feet
Girls
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Athletic, form fitting shirts
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Athletic shorts or leggings
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Tennis shoes & bare feet
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Hair fully pulled back from face​
Flip Hop
modern
Girls:
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Any leotard, tank top, or form fitting shirt
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Shorts or leggings
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Barefeet or skin-toned half sole shoes
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Hair fully pulled back away from face
Boys:
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Any form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Barefeet or skin-toned half sole shoes
Boys:
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Form fitting shirt
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Athletic shorts or pants
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Ballroom shoes, tennis shoes, or bare feet
Girls
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Athletic tops, shorts, skirts, dresses leggings, etc.
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Ballroom shoes, tennis shoes, or bare feet​
Ballroom
Not sure where to begin?
Check out our studio page at DiscountDance.com for a custom guide for clothing, shoes, and accessories that your student may need for class. This guide offers great references to start getting your student ready to dance! Our studio code is: TP133812
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We have a limited supply of items such as ballet shoes, tights, leotards, and shorts available for purchase at the front desk! We're also happy to answer any questions you may have regarding sizes, brands, etc for your student's dance classes.