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DRESS CODE

Boys

(All discipline styles other than hip-hop) Black dance pants, white or black t-shirt, black shoes appropriate for the discipline. Hair Off the Face.

Pre-Company & Company Classes

Please refer to Company & Pre-Company Dress Code in your contract.

Acro

Tank style bodysuit of any colour, capri lengths or full length leggings, any colour, hair in a bun.

Ballet

Navy bodysuit, tights neutral to dancers skin tone, split-sole ballet slippers neutral to dancers skin tone (matching tights). Recommended style/brand: Hanami Split Sole Ballet Slipper by Capezio (2037). Hair in a bun.

Hip-Hop (Girls and Boys)

Junior 2: Baggy sweatpants in any colour, t-shirt or tank top in any colour, clean indoor running shoes/sneakers. Hair Pulled Back.

Junior 3 and up: Black baggy sweatpants, black t-shirt or tank top, black hip-hop high-top sneakers by Love Pastry (Product Code: PK153105) Hair Pulled Back.

Jazz

Bodysuit of any colour, dance shorts with tights in any colour, black slip on jazz shoes (no laces.) Hair Pulled Back.

Kinder, Primary, Movers & Shakers Classes

Bodysuit in any colour, transition tights neutral to dancer’s skin tone, ballet slippers neutral to dancers skin tone (matching tights.) Hair Pulled Back. NO SKIRTS PLEASE (as they are a distraction to the young ones.)

Junior 1 Combo Acro/Ballet

Navy Bodysuit, tights neutral to dancer’s skin tone, ballet slippers neutral to dancers skin tone (matching tights.) Hair Pulled Back.

Junior 1 Combo Hip-Hop/Ballet

Navy Bodysuit, tights neutral to dancer’s skin tone, ballet slippers neutral to dancer’s skin tone (matching tights). Baggy sweatpants and clean indoor running shoes. Hair Pulled Back.

Junior 1 Combo Jazz/Ballet

Navy Bodysuit, tights neutral to dancer’s skin tone, ballet slippers neutral to dancer’s skin tone (matching tights). Black slip on jazz shoes. Dance shorts optional for jazz. Hair Pulled Back.

Junior 1 Combo Tap/Ballet

Navy Bodysuit, tights neutral to dancer’s skin tone, ballet slippers neutral to dancer’s skin tone (matching tights). Black slip-on or velcro tap shoes (NO PATENT LEATHER PLEASE). Dance shorts optional for tap. Hair Pulled Back.

SPECIAL NOTE FOR COMBO CLASSES: In order to make the transition between disciplines efficient, please buy your dancer shoes with no laces. There are slip-on jazz and tap shoes available.

Lyrical

Bodysuit in any colour, dance shorts in any colour, footless/transition neutral to dancers skin tone, footpaws neutral to dancers skin tone. Hair Pulled Back.

Musical Theatre

Bodysuit in any colour, dance shorts with tights of any colour, black slip on jazz shoes. Three ring binder/duotang is also recommended. Hair Pulled Back.

Silks

Black tank style bodysuit with black capri-length leggings or black tank-style unitard, bare feet, hair in a bun.

Tap

Bodysuit in any colour, dance shorts with tights of any colour, black tap shoes (NO PATENT LEATHER PLEASE). Junior 3 and up: Black lace up leather tap shoes. Hair Pulled Back.

*NOTE: If taking back to back classes, dress code always defers to the BALLET LOOK

Parent and Tot:

Parents/Caregivers can wear any clothing that is comfortable to move in.  Outdoor shoes are not permitted in the studio classrooms; please wear socks, dance shoes of your choice or clean indoor-only shoes.  Children are encouraged to wear the same attire as Kinder classes, but we are flexible as your family begins your dance journey.

The Kinder dress code is:

Girls - bodysuit in any colour, tights neutral to skin tone, ballet slippers neutral to skin tone (matching tights).  No Skirts Please (as they are a distraction for the young ones.)

Boys/Gender Neutral - White or black t-shirt, black pants (sport, dance, etc. - need to be able to move!), black ballet slippers.

Twirlers and Tumblers:

The dress code for the class is:

Girls - bodysuit in any colour, leggings (ideally capri length) and barefeet.  No Skirts Please (as they are a distraction for the young ones.)

Boys/Gender Neutral - White or black t-shirt, black pants (sport, dance, etc. - need to be able to move!), barefeet.

Adult Hip Hop:

Dress is casual, no specific dancewear is required.  Just be sure that you can move freely.  For shoes, wear clear indoor runners.  We have hip-hop specific runners for sale at the studio (we also have a gently used shoe option), if you are interested.  Please wear hair tied back and bring your water bottle!

Adult Tap:

Dress is casual, no specific dancewear is required.  Just be sure that you can move freely.  Tap shoes will be necessary.  You are welcome to purchase anywhere, but we do have limited stock available at the studio, or we can size your feet and order in a pair.  Please wear hair tied back and bring your water bottle!

Adult Ballet:

Dress is casual, no specific dancewear is required.  Just be sure that you can move freely.  For shoes, we highly recommend purchasing ballet slippers.  Please wear hair tied back and bring your water bottle.

Adult Dance Fit:

Dress is casual, no specific dancewear is required.  Just be sure that you can move freely.  For shoes, wear clear indoor runners.  Please wear hair tied back and bring your water bottle!

The link to buy clothes directly please visit:

https://www.dancewearcentre.com/pages/innovative-rhythm-dance-studios