Why We Have Apparel Required for Class
A Dance Dress Code adds uniformity and promotes teamwork and discipline in the classroom. It helps each student present a neat appearance and shows they have respect for dance. As with any sport that requires a uniform, our required apparel is selected to allow students and move freely, help instructors view their alignment properly, and have proper shoes to insure safety in all forms of dance.
Our studio store, Gotta Have It, is fully stocked with your required clothing and shoes. Stop in and our knowledgeable, friendly staff will assist you in proper fitting of shoes and clothing.
Preschool Dance Class Attire
You and Me Ballet:
Dancers should wear a leotard, tights are optional but they must be FOOTLESS tights if worn. Dancers should be barefoot!
All Ballet Classes:
Dancers should wear a leotard and tights with ballet shoes. Hair should be pulled back out of their face.
Hip Hop Classes:
Dancers should wear tight fitting clothing, ex. tank top and leggings, NO shorts, dresses or skirts. Shoes must be a CLEAN pair of gym shoe sneakers.
Jazz Classes:
Dancers should wear tight fitting clothing, ex. tank top and leggings, NO shorts, dresses or skirts. Shoes are a pair of black slip on Jazz shoes.
Tap Classes:
Dancers should wear a leotard and tights, skirts are optional.
Shoes are a pair of slip on Tap shoes (teachers prefer a pair with the ankle strap or tip taps, no loose strings, please.)
Tumbling (ages 2.5-K):
Participants should wear tight fitting clothing, gymnastics leotard OR
tank top and shorts or leggings. Please wear socks with grippers, if possible.
Yoga for Children:
Participants should wear tight fighting clothing, tank top with shorts or leggings. Please wear socks.
Contemporary Ballet, Ballet Tech, and Ballet/Jazz Combo Class Attire:
Solid black leotard and pink tights (footed or convertible tights acceptable). Leggings or form–fitting shorts must be worn to every class.
Pink ballet shoes must be worn to every class; black jazz shoes required for jazz portion. NO T-shirts, cover-ups, skirts, or sweats may be worn. NO jewelry, bracelets, rings, watches, or distracting hair accessories may be worn.
Jazz, Broadway Dance, Lyrical, Contemporary, and Poms Class Attire:
Form fitting clothing must be worn to every class. Leotards, tank tops, half/crop tops, leggings, jazz pants/shorts in any color are acceptable.
Black jazz shoes must be worn in every class; half-sole shoes may be worn for Lyrical or Contemporary classes. Hair must be worn off of the face in a ponytail or bun. No T-shirts, sweats or baggy clothing may be worn. No jewelry, bracelets, rings, or watches may be worn.
Modern Dance Class Attire
Form fitting clothing must be worn to every class. Leotards, tank tops, half/crop tops, leggings, jazz pants/shorts in any color are acceptable.
NO shoes are required – bare feet in every class. Hair must be worn off of face in a ponytail or bun. NO T-shirts, sweats, or baggy clothing may be worn. NO jewelry, bracelets, rings or watches may be worn.
Turns and Technique
Form fitting clothing must be worn to every class. Leotards, tank tops, half/crop tops, leggings, jazz pants/shorts in any color are acceptable.
Black jazz shoes must be worn in every class. Hair must be worn off of the face in a ponytail or bun. NO T-shirts, sweats or baggy clothing may be worn. NO jewelry, bracelets, rings or watches may be worn.
Hip Hop Dance Class Attire
Moveable clothing must be worn to every class. Students may express their individual style and may wear less form fitting clothing, T-shirts, sweats, etc. Hats are acceptable. Sneakers used for studio-use only are to be worn to every class {if wearing wet or dirty shoes, dancers will be asked to sit during class or remove shoes}. NO Converse sneakers may be worn for Level 3 and up since they do not offer enough support for the dancers. Hair must be secured away from the face. NO jewelry, bracelets or rings may be worn.