Our Dancewear
Guidelines
The right dancewear helps every student feel confident, safe, and ready to shine. Our guidelines are designed to support proper movement, encourage discipline, and create a sense of unity, while still letting each dancer’s personality sparkle.
Dress Code
Details
We’ve outlined the attire, footwear, and hair requirements for each style and program. These guidelines keep classes safe, consistent, and focused on dance.
Recreational Program
Boys (All Styles)
Part-time and Full Competitive Program
Dance Style |
Age/Level |
Attire |
Shoes |
Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | Parent & Tot / Tiny Tots (18m–2y) | Any bodysuit; tutu/skirt optional | White So Danca Gym Slippers | Hair off face; ponytail/bun |
| Ballet | Tiny Dancers (3y) | Any bodysuit; tutu/skirt optional | White So Danca Gym Slippers | Tidy bun |
| Ballet | Mini Movers (4–5y) / Pre Comp (invite only) | Lilac short-sleeved bodysuit (Mondor 3535), Lilac skirt (16100), Ballerina socks (167) | Pink Bloch 205 Full Sole Leather Slippers | Tidy bun |
| Ballet | Grades 1–3 (7–10y) | Ink Blue bodysuit with waist elastic (Mondor 3546), Ballerina tights (Mondor 345) | Capezio 2050 Pink Ballet Shoes; Black Bloch 315 Character Shoes | Tidy bun |
| Ballet | Grades 4–5 (10–12y) | Renaissance bodysuit with waist elastic (Mondor 3546), Ballerina tights (Mondor 319) | Capezio 2050 Pink Ballet Shoes; Black Bloch 314 Character Shoes | Tidy bun |
| Ballet | Inter Foundation (11–13y) | Black bodysuit (Mondor 3546), Ballerina tights (Mondor 319) | Pink Bloch 205 Full Sole Leather Slippers w/ribbons; Pointe Shoes | Tidy bun |
| Ballet | Intermediate–Advanced II (12–18y) | Black bodysuit (Mondor 3546), Ballerina tights (Mondor 319) | Soft Shoes; Pointe Shoes | Tidy bun |
| Ballet | Ballet 1–3 PT (6–18y) | Black bodysuit (Mondor 3545/3546), Ballerina tights (Mondor 319) | Capezio 2050 Pink | Tidy bun |
| Jazz & Musical Theatre | Tiny Dancers (3y) | Any bodysuit; tutu/skirt optional | White So Danca Gym Slippers | Ponytail |
| Jazz & Musical Theatre | Mini Movers (4–5y) / Pre Comp (invite only) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts | Black Bloch 499 | Ponytail |
| Jazz & Musical Theatre | Levels 1–3 (6–12y+) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts/leggings | Black Bloch 499 Gore Boot | Ponytail |
| Tap | Mini Movers (4–5y) / Pre Comp (invite only) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts | Caramel Capezio 3800 | Ponytail |
| Tap | Levels 1–2 (6+y) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts/leggings | Black Capezio CG19 Cadence Tap | Ponytail |
| Acro | Tiny Tumblers (3y), Mini Movers (4–5y) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts | Bare feet | Ponytail (secure for floor work) |
| Acro | Levels 1–3 (6–12y+) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts | Bare feet | Ponytail (secure for floor work) |
| Hip Hop | Mini Movers (4–5y) | Comfortable clothing (sweats/t-shirt); No jeans | Clean indoor runners | Hair off face; secure |
| Hip Hop | Levels 1–3 (6–12y+) + Boys (8–14y) | Comfortable clothing (sweats/t-shirt); No jeans | Clean indoor runners | Hair off face; secure |
| Contemporary & Lyrical | All Ages (6–18y) | Any bodysuit or bra top; Black shorts/leggings | Foot undeez (skin colour) | Ponytail or bun |
| Session Classes | All Styles (2–12y) | Any colour/style bodysuit; shorts/leggings; tutu optional for ballet | Ballet/Jazz: White So Danca Gym Slippers; Acro: Bare feet; Hip Hop: Clean indoor runners | Hair off face |
Dance Style |
Attire |
Shoes |
Hair |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | White t-shirt/tank; black shorts above knee | Bloch 205 (3–6y) Full Sole Leather Black; So Danca SD16 Canvas Split Sole Black (7+y) | Hair neat, off face |
| Jazz | White t-shirt/tank; black shorts above knee | Black Bloch 499 Gore Boot | Hair neat, off face |
| Tap | White t-shirt/tank; black shorts above knee | Black Capezio CG19 Cadence Tap | Hair neat, off face |
| Acro | White t-shirt/tank; black shorts above knee | Bare feet | Hair neat, off face |
Dance Style |
Age/Level |
Attire |
Shoes |
Hair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz / Lyrical / Contemporary / Technique / Jumps & Turns / Stretch & Strength | All Companies | Black bra top; Black shorts | Foot undeez (skin colour) | High bun |
| Ballet | Refer to Graded Chart | See Ballet Section | See Ballet Section | High bun |
| Tap | Mini | Black bra top; Black shorts | Black Bloch 301 (child) | High bun |
| Tap | Junior & Older | Black bra top; Black shorts | Black Bloch 301 (child) / 381 (adult) | High bun |
| Acro | All Companies | Black bra top; Black shorts | Bare feet | High bun or secure ponytail |
| Hip Hop | All Companies | Comfortable clothing (no bodysuits or ballet clothing; No jeans) | Clean indoor runners | Hair off face; secure |
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Dress Code Guide
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