SHOES & DRESS CODE

About Our Dress Code

It is important to be dressed appropriately for each dance class you take!  Just like an athlete wears their uniform to practices and games, appropriate Dancewear gives dancers confidence and helps teachers better see body lines so they can help you become the best dancer you can be.

Dance Connection is committed to inclusivity.  We encourage you to wear whichever dancewear style best fits your gender identity and expression.

Program Dress Codes

Terrific Twos – Please Wear Comfortable Clothing! Dance outfit & Ballet shoes are permitted but not required.

First Steps Preschool / Cool Kids Combo – Girls wear leotard and tights-any color, any style. Boys wear dance pants and a T-shirt.  Ballet shoes are needed for this class. Ballet shoe ties should be tucked in.  Tap shoes are needed for Preschool 2 and Combo classes.

Ballet – Female students wear black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (no socks). A ballet skirt may be worn; however, the length may not pass the knee. Shoes should fit snugly. Male students wear black dance pants, plain white T-shirt, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet shoe ties should be tucked in. 

Jazz/Hip Hop – Students may wear leotard and tights and/or a t-shirt and dance/athletic pants or shorts. Jazz shoes are required for this class.

Hip Hop – Students may wear leotard and tights and/or a t-shirt and dance/athletic pants or shorts. Class-only sneakers are needed for this class that are only worn inside the studio.

Tap – Students may wear leotard and tights and/or a t-shirt and dance/athletic pants or shorts. Tap shoes are required for this class.

Contemporary/Lyrical – Students may wear leotard and tights and/or a t-shirt and dance/athletic pants or shorts. No footwear is required, unless directed otherwise by teacher.

Acro – Female students wear leotard and skin-color footless tights.  Shorts may also be worn. Male students must wear shorts and a T-shirt.  Hair should be in a low bun at the base of the head.  No footwear required.

Technique/Jumps & Turns – Female students wear black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes (no socks). A ballet skirt may be worn; however, the length may not pass the knee. Shoes should fit snugly. Male students wear black dance pants, plain white T-shirt, and black ballet shoes.  Ballet shoe ties should be tucked in.  Jazz shoes and a notebook are also required for this class.

*All other classes/workshops, please consult the teacher for dress code requirements*

Ballet shoes should be worn snug, with ties tucked in at all times. Ballet is the only class that requires a black leotard and pink tights, (skirts are optional). All other classes require regular dance attire and can be worn in any color. Hair should be up and away from face. A Ballet bun is preffered for Ballet classes. Girl’s tap shoes must be secured with elastic or tap shoe ties. Please discard ribbons. No necklaces, bracelets, & large earrings should be brought or worn to class.