Dance Academy USA Dress Code

Dress Code Notes

A note on shoes: It is very important for the safety and health of your dancer that they wear shoes that fit properly. Allowing too much room for growth may increase the potential for accidents (tripping) and ankle or knee problems from increased torque on the joints while changing directions or turning. Jazz and Ballet shoes will stretch as they are worn, and the foot shortens when a dancer points their toes, so please take this into consideration when purchasing your dance shoes. A good rule of thumb is to fit your child’s dance shoes like socks, rather than athletic shoes. For the health and safety of your child, your teacher’s decision is final regarding the fit of your child’s dance shoes.

We understand that some students come straight from school, however, please pack your dancer a change of clothing for dance class. A school uniform or school attire should NOT be worn in dance class. No Jeans are allowed in any dance class.

All dance shoes should be put on after arriving at the studio and taken off before leaving to prolong the life of the shoes and our special dance floors.

If your dancer comes to class with incorrect clothing, foot attire, or hair is not pulled back out of face, class participation is at the discretion of the teacher.

This is for the Safety of your dancer.

Dress Code By Class Type

Creative Movement (3 years old)

Creative Movement is an engaging introduction to ballet elements with playful creative movement exploration. A brief weekly tap dance lesson will be held.
Girls: Pink ballet shoes, pink leotard, pink tights.
Boys: Black ballet shoes, black sweats or shorts, a form-fitting white T-shirt.
Intro to Dance (4-6 years old)

Intro to Dance is a Half Tap, Half Ballet Combo class. Both shoes are required.
Girls: Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes, pink leotard, pink tights.  Absolutely no school attire.
Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, black sweats or shorts, form-fitting white T-shirt.
Ballet/Jazz Combo (5-7 year olds)

Ballet/Jazz is a Half Jazz, Half Ballet Combo class. Tan slip-on jazz shoes (no laces) and Pink Ballet shoes are required for this class.
Comfortable clothing that the dancer can move freely in. Form fitting T-shirts, leotards, leggings and shorts. Absolutely no school attire or jeans of any kind.
Tap/Jazz Combo (5-7 year olds)

Tap/Jazz is a Half Tap, Half Jazz Combo class. Tan slip-on jazz shoes (no laces) and Black Tap shoes are required for this class.
Comfortable clothing that the dancer can move freely in. Form fitting T-shirts, leotards, leggings and shorts. Absolutely no school attire or jeans of any kind.
Acro

Any form-fitting dancewear of any style or color, or gymnastics attire such as leotards, tank tops, leggings, or shorts. Hair must be in a bun or braid pinned up to avoid being stepped on.
Absolutely no baggy t-shirts or sweatpants.
Hip Hop, K-Pop & Breakdance

Clean athletic shoes worn only for this class. Any sweats, shorts, and/or comfortable clothes. No jeans or street shoes. No illicit graphic t-shirts allowed.
Pre Jazz and Jazz (levels 1-4)

Tan slip-on jazz shoes (no laces), and any form-fitting style or color dancewear.
Boys: Black slip-on Jazz shoes (no laces), and any form-fitting style or color dancewear.
Intro to Lyrical and Lyrical/Contemporary (levels 1-4)

Lyrical, tan jazz shoes are required, however, bare feet may also be allowed per teacher recommendation and any form-fitting style or color dancewear.
Tap

Black tap shoes and any form-fitting style or color dancewear. To avoid scratching or breaking the metal tap, please do not wear tap shoes on concrete, cement, etc. This will also prolong the life of our beautiful floors. Your cooperation is much appreciated. Thank you!
Pre Ballet and Ballet (levels 1-4)

Girls: Pink ballet shoes, black leotard, pink footed tights. Hair must be worn in a bun (short hair will need to be secured out of the face). 
Boys: Black ballet shoes, black sweats or shorts, a white t-shirt tucked in.