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Class Uniform
Please note that our uniform has been updated for the 2021-2022 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 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 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. No skirts or shorts, please. Level 2 Students 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 may also be required. Level 3 Students Burgundy or wine 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. **Light pink hip-alignment belt. Black wrap skirts are permitted at the last class of each month. All students should also own a white practice tutu. Please see your instructor for details. Tap or jazz shoes may also be required. Level 4 & Pre-Pointe Students Navy blue 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. **Light pink hip-alignment belt. Black wrap skirts are permitted at the last class of each month. All students should also own a white practice tutu. Please see your instructor for details. Tap or jazz shoes may also be required. Level 5 & 6 and Pointe Students Black 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. **White hip-alignment belt. 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. Level 3/4/5 Acro Students and 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. 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 Ballet - pink split sole ballet shoes in leather or canvas; flesh tones also permitted with matching tights; pointe shoes must be properly fitted Jazz - tan split sole slip-on (no laces) jazz shoes for women and black for men Tap - black leather slip-on or tie taps in oxford style for all students Dance socks - students may wear tan or black, but a particular color may be required for performance |
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