DRESS THE PART
DRESSING THE PART PLAYS A BIG ROLE IN WHAT YOUR DANCER WILL GET OUT OF CLASS. IT ALSO HELPS THE INSTRUCTOR ASSESS PROPER TECHNIQUE, ALIGNMENT, AND OTHER ASPECTS OF DANCE INSTRUCTION. WE BELIEVE THAT PROPER DANCE CLASS ATTIRE REALLY DOES ELEVATE THEIR OVERALL EXPERIENCE.
SHOES & DANCEWEAR
We offer all the shoes and dance wear your dancer could need in the studio. Need something? Be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes before class to get your dancer sized and check out before their class begins.
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Are we out of the shoes they need? No problem! We'll order them for you. In the meantime, check our bins of donated used shoes and hang on to the pair that fits until your brand new pair arrives.
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ITEMS FOR PURCHASE: leotards for all ages, tights, Ballet skirts, dance shorts,
& ALL dance shoes
DANCE WITH ME & TINY TWIRLERS
Minis & Petites are expected to wear pink tights and any color leotard. Skirts are allowed as long as they are not distracting to the dancer. Attached skirts are preferred. ​​
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Hair must be pulled out of the face and off of the neck. ​
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Pink ballet shoes should be worn for both Dance With Me & Tiny Twirlers.
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Jewelry is not to be worn with the exception of non-dangly earrings. ​
Failure to arrive prepared may result in your dancer being asked to sit out for that class.
MINI MOVERS & PETITE PERFORMERS
Minis & Petites are expected to wear pink tights and any color leotard. Skirts are allowed as long as they are not distracting to the dancer. Attached skirts are preferred. ​​Hair must be pulled out of the face and off of the neck.
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Pink ballet shoes must be worn for the ballet/jazz portion of class. Black, non-tie tap shoes must be worn for tap. ​With this age group, we know shoe tying can be tricky. We offer tie-free shoes in the studio to make your dancer's time in class less distracting and our shoe tying time non-existent.
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Jewelry is not to be worn with the exception of non-dangly earrings. ​
Failure to arrive prepared may result in your dancer being asked to sit out for that class.
BOYS
FOR ALL AGES
Boys of all levels are expected to wear a T-shirt and athletic shorts or pants. Jeans are not allowed in any class.
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Black or tan jazz shoes must be worn for jazz. Black tap shoes must be worn for tap. Black Hip Hop shoes, not street shoes worn outside of the studio must be worn for Hip Hop.
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If hair is long enough to be in their face, it must be secured back so it does not become a distraction during class.
BALLET
FOR ENCOUNTER, ENGAGE, EXCEL, EXTEND
All dancers must wear pink tights and a solid color leotard (no flashy colors or designs). Wrap skirts or black booty shorts are allowed. Ballet sweaters and leg warmers are allowed in the colder months. ​
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Hair must be worn in a proper ballet bun. For a tutorial, please see the video tutorial HERE.
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Pink, split soled ballet shoes must be worn for ballet.
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Jewelry is not to be worn with the exception of non-dangly earrings. ​
Failure to arrive prepared may result in your dancer being asked to sit out for that class.
HIP HOP
FOR ENCOUNTER, ENGAGE, EXCEL, EXTEND
All dancers must wear some form of athletic pants like leggings or sweatpants. Tops must be loose fitted long sleeves, T-shirts or tank tops. Hair must be pulled back out of the face and off of the neck.
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Black Hip Hop shoes like the ones pictured to the left must be worn. Street shoes worn outside of the studio are not allowed.
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Jewelry is not to be worn with the exception of non-dangly earrings. ​
Failure to arrive prepared may result in your dancer being asked to sit out for that class.
TAP & JAZZ
FOR ENCOUNTER, ENGAGE, EXCEL, EXTEND
All dancers must wear form fitted bottoms. This can be leggings or athletic shorts worn with tights. Tops should be form fitted as well.​ Hair must be pulled back out of the face and off of the neck.
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Black, hard soled, lace-up tap shoes must be worn for tap.
Tan jazz shoes must be worn for jazz.
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Jewelry is not to be worn with the exception of non-dangly earrings. ​
Failure to arrive prepared may result in your dancer being asked to sit out for that class.
ADULTS
Adults are encouraged to wear comfortable athletic clothing. Hair can be worn however preferred as long as it is not a distraction in class.
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Black, hard soled, lace-up tap shoes must be worn for tap.
Ballet or jazz shoes as well as bare feet or socks can be worn for conditioning.
Hip Hop shoes or light soled street shoes must be worn for hip hop.