Dress Code
General Attire Guidelines
To create the best learning environment, all dancers are expected to arrive to class in the proper dance attire with hair secured neatly. Appropriate dancewear allows instructors to see proper body alignment, improves safety, and helps dancers move comfortably. In past years older students have had a more lax dress code. Due to safety, respect of the teachers, and the expectations of the studio the dress codes will be upheld to participate in classes.
- Hair must be pulled back securely before class.
- Ballet, Tap, Jazz classes: Hair must be in a bun.
- All other classes: Ponytail, braid, or bun is acceptable as long as hair is out of the face.
- No jewelry, with the exception of small stud earrings.
- No jeans, dresses, skirts (unless attached to a leotard for ballet), or restrictive clothing.
- Dancers should bring a labeled water bottle to class that does not leak.
- Street shoes are not permitted on the dance floor
- Dance Shoes should not be worn anywhere but in the studio.
Creative / Foundational Movement / Ballet Tap Combo (Ages 3-6)
- Any Colored Leotard
- Pink / White / Tan tights
- Ballet shoes pink split sole Leather
- Optional/Allowed:
- Attached Skirt (NO unattached skirts allowed)
- Dance Sweater (No sweatshirts/crew)
- Spandex Shorts or leggings over top
Ballet, Tap, Jazz Combo Classes (7+)
- Any Colored Leotard
- Pink / White / Tan tights
- Pink Split sole Leather ballet shoes
- Tan jazz shoes
- Black tap shoes (no Maryjane’s)
- Optional/Allowed:
- Ballet/Mesh Skirt
- Dance Sweaters (No sweatshirts/crew)
- Tap and Jazz Classes may have a pair of Spandex shorts or leggings put on over tights when switching shoes
- Hair: Must be in a Bun for these classes!!
Lyrical / Musical Theatre / Hip Hop / Pom
- Allowed Options
- Tops: Leotard, Athletic Tank Top, Sports Bra
- Bottoms: spandex shorts and leggings
- Shoes
- Lyrical: Halfsoles/Turners
- Musical Theatre:
- Up to age 11: Jazz Shoes
- Junior High / High Schools: Musical Theater Heels
- Hip Hop: Studio Wide Hip Hop Shoe (sequin tennis Shoe, must be purchased from the studio)
- Pom: Half Soles/Turners
Acro Strength / Flexibility
- Allowed Options
- Tops: Leotard or Sportsbra
- Bottoms: Spandex Shorts, Leggings
- Shoes: Barefoot (none required)
Pre-Pointe
- Follow Ballet Dress Code
- Shoes: Barefoot
Pointe
- Follow Ballet Dress Code
- Shoes: Pointe Shoes
- Pointe shoes need to be professionally fitted for each dancer. You must make an appointment at a dancewear store in Omaha or Des Moines, etc to get fitted for your shoes.
Additional Notes
- Dance shoes should only be worn inside the studio to help protect the dance floors.
- Please label all shoes, dancewear, and water bottles with your dancer's name.
- All shoe styles are available to try on at the studio year round! Just ask Stephanie to set up a time to try on shoes!
- Slow Transition To the New Shoes
- Due to the changes in shoe color from past years I am allowing a slow transition into the new colors. That being said, if your dancer still fits in their previously colored shoes for ballet or jazz class they may wear them until Jan. 1st. Starting Jan. 1st all shoe colors must follow the updated dress code.
Thank you for helping us maintain a professional, safe, and positive learning environment. We can't wait to dance with you this season!
Competition Team Dress Code
The first section is for comp team practice/rehearsal, 2nd is for at competitions.
Rehearsal Dress Code
- All Dance Company members are required to wear appropriate dancewear to every class. Forgetting dancewear, shoes, proper hair, or wearing inappropriate clothing is not acceptable.
- The dress code for competition rehearsals is black attire only, which may include:
- Black leotards, Black biketards, Black sports bras, Black biker shorts, Black leggings, Black tank tops
- The following are not permitted:
- t-shirts, long sleeves, or loose-fitting clothing.
- Hair must be securely pulled up for every class.
- Jewelry is not allowed during class, including Apple or sports watches.
- Phones and smart watches must be stored in dance bags or placed in the designated phone basket in the studio.