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Class Uniform
Please note that our uniform has been updated for the 2022-2023 season. Please read all information thoroughly. Any exceptions to this uniform are at the discretion of the director. Students not prepared for class will not be permitted to participate.

Please scroll to the bottom for information about footwear/shoes.

All students should select nude/flesh tone undergarments or those that remain discrete underneath dancewear to create clean lines. Bare midriffs are not permitted. Long hair (past chin length) must be in a proper bun at or below the crown, without bangs. Class-appropriate warm-ups are always permitted. Students may be asked to remove them once instruction begins. Please, no hanging or loose jewelry; medical jewelry is excepted. Long/acrylic nails are not permitted for acro dance students.


Unitards are an acceptable substitute for leotards and tights. Please see the director with questions.

Level 1A Students (Ages 3-5) 
Pink cap sleeve, tank or long-sleeved leotard, pink convertible ballet tights and pink ballet shoes. Girls may wear pink or white dress/dance socks instead of tights if preferred. Please no skirts or shorts.

Level 1B Students (Ages 5-7) 
Baby blue cap sleeve, tank or long-sleeved leotard, pink convertible ballet tights and pink ballet shoes. Girls may wear pink or white dress/dance socks instead of tights if preferred. 

Level 2 Students (Ages 8+)
Lilac or light purple camisole or tank leotard, pink convertible ballet tights and pink ballet shoes. Light pink ballet wrap skirts are permitted for Ballet class at the last class of each month. Black dance shorts are permitted for Jazz/Tap. Girls may wear pink or white dress/dance socks instead of tights if preferred. Tap or jazz shoes are required for tap and jazz. 

Level 3 Students (Ages 10+)
Purple tank or camisole leotard with pink or flesh convertible ballet tights and matching split-sole ballet shoes (tights and shoes must match) with ribbons for ballet students. Pre-pointe and pointe students (with instructor approval) should have properly fitted pointe shoes. A 3/4" lilac hip-alignment belt is also required for ballet. Black wrap skirts are permitted at the last class of each month. All ballet students should also own a white romantic practice tutu. Please see your instructor for details. Tap or jazz shoes are required for tap and jazz. 

Level 4 & Pre-Pointe Students (Ages 12+) 
Burgundy camisole leotard with pink or flesh convertible ballet tights and matching split-sole ballet shoes (tights and shoes must match) with ribbons. Pre-pointe and pointe students (with instructor approval) should have properly fitted pointe shoes. A 3/4" light pink hip-alignment belt is also required for ballet. All students should also own a white romantic practice tutu. Please see your instructor for details. Tap or jazz shoes are required for tap and jazz.

Level 5/6 & Pointe Students
Navy (Level 5) or Black (Level 6) camisole leotard, pink or flesh convertible ballet tights and matching split-sole ballet shoes (tights and shoes must match).
Pre-pointe and pointe students (with instructor approval) should have properly fitted pointe shoes. A 3/4" white hip-alignment belt is also required for ballet. Black wrap skirts are permitted at the last class of each month. All students should also own a practice tutu. Please see instructor for details. Black dance socks are mandatory. Tap or jazz shoes may also be required.

Acro-Only Students are expected to wear a leotard only
in any style or color. Biketards & unitards/singlets are permitted. No tights or separate shorts, skirts or attached skirts please.

Boys/Men
White top, black bottoms (shorts, fitted pants, or tights), black ballet shoes & white dress socks for ballet. Black jazz shoes or tap shoes may also be required. All young men in middle school and older should wear a dance belt. Please, no loose clothing for acro.

Company
Company students are required to have a specific company leotard. Ordering information will be made available to company members after the start of the season. Company students may wear their company leotard to all classes & rehearsals. Jacket/Warmups may also be required. 

Additional Notes
Other types of tights may also be required for performance (rhinestone, fishnet, footless, stirrup, etc.) and info will be provided along with costuming information. Studio jackets with our logo are also available through SparkleGear.

Dancers en pointe must provide their own rosin. Dancers who prefer not to dance barefoot may use black dance socks.


Footwear/Shoes & Tights
The following items are footwear recommendations for our classes. Other items may also be acceptable. Please email the director for questions. 

Shoes/Tights Colors:
Ballet shoes should either be pink (female) or black (male) or may match your skin tone. Pink shoes should be worn with pink tights, and tan shoes with tan tights. Jazz shoes should be tan (female) or black (male). All tap shoes should be black. Dance socks may be tan or black for class, but a color will be selected by the instructor for performance.

Shoe Styles: 
Ballet: [Child Sizes] Sansha 15C or Theatricals T2900C [Adult Sizes] Sansha S1C
Jazz: [Child Sizes] Theatricals T7702C [Adult Sizes] Theatricals T7702
Tap:
 [Child Sizes] Theatricals T9100C [Adult Sizes] Bloch SO321L
Dance Socks: 
[Child Sizes] Natalie NSOCKC [Adult Sizes] Bloch A1000

Tight Styles:
Pink Convertible: [Child Sizes]
T5515C [Adult Sizes] C45
Tan Convertible: 
[Child Sizes] T5515C [Adult Sizes] T5515
Tan Footless: [Child Sizes] T5600C [Adult Sizes] T5600
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