DRESS CODE
Please Review Carefully as Part of a Student’s Enrollment
All exceptions or changes are at the discretion of the teacher.
If you and/or your dancer feel an additional dress code accommodation is necessary, please contact the Academy. We are happy to work together to find an appropriate option. Unless an accommodation has been discussed in advance, dancers are expected to follow the dress code below.
Dancewear may be purchased from any retailer as long as it meets our dress code requirements. We recommend Attitude Dance & Active Wear in Norwalk, as they are familiar with the Academy’s dress code and can help you find the appropriate items.
DRESS CODE
Creative Movement (3 and 4 year olds): Pink leotard with attached skirt
Primary Ballet (Grade K): Pink leotard with attached skirt
Ballet I – Sr. Company (Grades 1 -12): Black leotard, skirt optional
Partnering/Variations: Leotard (any color; no low or open backs), skirt optional
Modern: Leotard (any color), flesh-tone or black footless tights
Contemporary: Leotard (any color), flesh-tone or black footless tights or jazz pants/yoga pants
Jazz/Musical Theater: Full solid color leotard, black jazz pants or black tights
Jazz/Hip Hop: Solid color leotard, black jazz pants or loose fitting capri pants, loose fitting t-shirt or tank top optional
Tap: Full solid color leotard, black leggings or black tights (no flared/long jazz pants)
SHOES
Creative Movement & Primary Ballet: Pink split sole ballet slippers, no drawstrings (leather or canvas-we prefer canvas for performances)
Ballet I and above: Pink canvas split sole ballet slippers, no drawstrings
Modern: Bare feet or teacher recommendation
Contemporary: Bare feet or teacher recommendation
Jazz/Musical Theater: Black split sole jazz shoes, slip-on
Jazz/Hip Hop & Intermediate Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers (linked HERE)
Advanced/Intermediate Hip Hop & Advanced Hip Hop: All white hip hop sneakers (linked HERE)
Spotlight Musical Theater: Black split-sole jazz shoes, slip-on
Musical Theater - Jr. II and above: TBD by teacher during 1st month of class
Jazz: Black pedinis
Tap: Black leather (not simulated) oxford style with laces (no ribbons or Mary Janes)
First-time pointe shoe fittings should be scheduled - please call Attitude Dance & Active Wear for an appointment.
TIGHTS
Creative Movement & Ballet: Tights must be ballet pink
Jr. II and above: All performances must be PrimaSoft ballet pink w/seam. All other classes can be flesh-tone or ballet pink
Tights not required for Jazz or Hip Hop.
HAIR
Ballet III and above: Hair must be in a secure bun
Creative Movement through Ballet II & all other disciplines: hair must be pulled back securely
No claw clips. Hair must be secured with hair ties.
Watch a brief demonstration video on how to make a ballet bun and apply stage makeup by clicking here!
JEWLERY
For the safety of all dancers, jewelry should not be worn during class, with the exception of stud earrings. Dancers who arrive wearing other jewelry must remove it before entering the studio and store it securely with their belongings. The Academy is not responsible for lost, misplaced, or damaged jewelry. We strongly recommend leaving unnecessary jewelry at home on dance days.
BOYS
Ballet: Snug fitting white t-shirt, black dance pants (tight to the ankle) or shorts, black ballet shoes
Jazz/Hip Hop: Any style t-shirt, black dance pants, black Jazz Sneakers
Jazz/Musical Theater: Snug fitting solid color t-shirt, black dance pants, black slip-on jazz shoes
Tap: Solid color t-shirt, black jazz pants (no flare), black leather (not simulated) oxford-style shoes with laces
SENIOR COMPANY
Proper dancewear allows instructors to safely and effectively assess technique, alignment, and movement. Sr. Company dancers are expected to follow the dress code guidelines below for all classes.
Ballet
Fitted dancewear and dance warm-ups only
Any warm-up clothing covering the ankles must be removed by the end of barre
Jazz, Modern & Musical Theater
Dancers may wear either a dance warm-up top or bottom, but not both
Excessively baggy or oversized clothing is not permitted
Hip Hop
Street clothes may be worn over a leotard
Pants must not extend over the heels
Tap
One dance warm-up layer is permitted
Clothing must not cover the ankles