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KIDS & TEENS DRESS REQUIREMENTS
Dress code is enforced in all classes. These requirements demonstrate respect for the art of dance and provide a measure of uniformity and professionalism and aid to avoid distraction. We’re happy to offer individual hair demos upon request.
- Dance shoes are never to be worn outside.
- Bare midriffs, baggy t-shirts, jeans/denim are not permitted.
- Jewelry & watches are not to be worn in class.
- For all classes, hair must be tied back securely, off the face. Short hair is to be held back with barrettes or a hair band. Ballet students must have hair in bun.
CLASS-SPECIFIC DANCEWEAR REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to these helpful tips below for the required dance wear of every class we offer and ensure that on your first day, you’re ready to hit the floor dancing!
BALLET
PrePrimary & Primary
- Pink Mondor basic tank bodysuit 3545C PNK (tactel/lycra fabric)
- Mondor pull-on chiffon skirt
- Saumon tights
- Pink canvas split-sole ballet slippers with elastics
JUNIOR
- Lilac Mondor pinch front tank bodysuit 3546 (tactel/lycra fabric)
- Saumon tights
- Pink canvas split-sole ballet slippers with elastics
PRE-INTERmediate
- Aubergin Mondor Wide strap bodysuit 3505 (tactel/lycra fabric)
- Saumon tights
- Pink canvas split-sole ballet slippers with elastics
INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR, & TEEN
- Required: Black Mondor Wide strap bodysuit 3505 (tactel/lycra fabric)
- Optional: Aubergin Mondor Wide strap bodysuit 3505 (tactel/lycra) as an additional colour option for a second bodysuit
- Saumon tights
- Pink canvas split-sole ballet slippers with elastics
PREPOINTE & POINTE CLASSES
- Regular ballet attire
- PrePointe (soft pointe) shoes or Pointe shoes – do not purchase shoes until you have approval from your teacher.
OPTION #2 (ALL LEVELS of ballet)
- Fitted, long torso white dance T-shirt, tank, or short sleeve
- Black, high-waisted leggings, lycra shorts, or athletic shorts
- Black canvas split-sole ballet slippers with elastics
HIP-HOP
ALL LEVELS
- T-shirt (any color)
- Athletic or yoga pants
- Indoor runners with non-marking sole.
TAP
ALL LEVELS
- Black tank style bodysuit
- High waisted leggings (full length or capri) or dance shorts
- Black tap shoes (preferably laced, low-heeled oxford style)
OPTION #2
- Fitted, long torso, white or black dance T-shirt
- Black high waisted leggings, jazz pants, lycra shorts or athletic shorts that show the knees
- Black tap shoes (preferably laced, low-heeled oxford style)
- Note: Black dance attire is required for Jazz, Modern and Tap evaluations. In regular classes, any colour bodysuit, shirt or leggings are acceptable.
JAZZ • MUSICAL THEATRE
ALL LEVELS
- Black tank style bodysuit
- High waisted leggings (full length or capri) or dance shorts
- Black split-soled jazz shoe
OPTION #2
- Fitted, long torso, white or black dance T-shirt
- Black high waisted leggings, jazz pants, lycra shorts or athletic shorts that show the knees
- Black split-soled jazz shoe
- Note: Black dance attire is required for Jazz, Modern and Tap evaluations. In regular classes, any colour bodysuit, shirt or leggings are acceptable.
Modern • ACRODANCE •
AERIAL • Dancer's Stretch & Strength
ALL LEVELS
- Black tank style bodysuit
- High waisted leggings (full length or capri) or dance shorts
- Bare feet
OPTION #2
- Fitted, long torso, white or black dance T-shirt
- Black high waisted leggings, jazz pants, lycra shorts or athletic shorts that show the knees
- Bare feet
- Note: Black dance attire is required for Jazz, Modern and Tap evaluations. In regular classes, any colour bodysuit, shirt or leggings are acceptable.
WeeBop™ (Preschool Dance)
- Bodysuit (any colour or style)
- Footless tights or leggings
- Bare feet
OPTION #2
- T-shirt
- Sweatpants, leggins or shorts
- Bare feet
- NO TUTUS PLEASE!
COMBO CLASSES
Jazz/Tap
Combo
Hip Hop/Jazz COmbo
- Black tank style leotard OR black/white tshirt
- Tights or leggings, jazz pants, capri pants or long shorts that show the knee
- Black slip on Jazz shoes or black Ballet slippers
- Black Tap shoes (lace up preferred)
- Black tank style leotard OR black/white tshirt
- Tights or leggings, jazz pants, capri pants or long shorts that show the knee
- Black slip on Jazz shoes or black Ballet slippers
- Non marking indoor sneakers
Sessional CLASSES
TinyBop
WeeBop
Dance Mix
- Any activewear that is easy to move in
- Bare feet
- Bodysuit or tshirt (any color)
- Footless tights or leggings, jazz pants, capri pants or long shorts
- Bare feet
- No tutus please!
- Bodysuit or close fitted tshirt
- Tights or leggings, jazz pants, capri pants or long shorts that show the knee
- Any style of Ballet or Jazz shoes, or bare feet.
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