GIRLS and YOUNG WOMEN:

The following are REQUIRED for classes, rehearsals, etc.:

– ANY COLOR LEOTARD (for all classes; no words or symbols except dance brands – e.g. “Bloch”)

_{Please Note: Not Allowed– Strapless or one-shoulder leotards, two piece leotards, leotards that appear to be two-piece (e.g. mesh sides/middle), leotards with cutouts, bare or mesh midriffs, low-cut leotards that expose any part of the bust, leotards that do not cover the bottom, or sports bras as a top are not allowed. Any color and acceptable style is allowed for class, but a black AND beige camisole leotard are BOTH required for performances.}

_{Skirts or loose-fitting clothes/shorts/pants are not allowed as they can get in the way of learning movements and make it difficult for the instructor to assess correct muscle use.}

– CONVERTIBLE PINK TIGHTS (for all classes)

_{Dance Movement and Pre-Ballet students may wear footed tights instead of convertible if they prefer.}

– SPILT-SOLE PINK BALLET SHOES (for all ballet-based classes)

_{Please Note: Full-sole shoes are allowed for Dance Movement and Pre-Ballet classes, however ballet-style house slippers – found at many major retailers – are not allowed. Skin-tone shoes are also allowed for class, but pink ballet shoes are required for performances.}

_{Dancers who are on pointe (at the determination of the director) may wear any style of reputable brand pointe shoes for specified classes, so long as they have been fit properly by a professional fitter and are in a good, safe condition (Reputable brands include Bloch, Mirella, Capezio, Sansha, Chacott, Freed, Sô Dança, Nikolay (formerly known as Grishko in the USA), Russian Pointe, Suffolk, and Gaynor Minden). Dancers are expected to wear toe protection for pointe and it may be of any variety sold in dance stores – toe pads, lambs wool, etc. – and toe spacers are highly recommended to prevent bunions. Pink and skin-tone pointe shoes are allowed for class, but pink pointe shoes are required for performances.}

– BLACK LACE-UP OXFORD OR SLIP-ON TAP SHOES (for all tap classes)

_{Please Note: Buckle or Strap style tap shoes are allowed for Pre-Tap classes. Any color tap shoes are also allowed for class, but black tap shoes are required for performances.}

– BLACK, SPLIT-SOLE JAZZ SHOES (for all jazz and musical theater classes; no sneakers)

_{Please Note: Any color jazz shoes are also allowed for class, but black jazz shoes are required for performances.}

– SKIN-TONE, PLAIN HALF-SOLE SHOES (for all modern and contemporary classes)

– HAIR PULLED BACK AND SECURED IN A BUN

_{Female dancers with short hair may wear a ponytail or pin their hair away from their face, depending on the length.}

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS for Girls and Young Women:

– All Levels: Solid black, camisole leotard for use with costumes PLUS beige/nude color camisole leotard for under light color costumes. Always wear beige leotard to dress rehearsals and shows and performances.

– All Levels: Pink tights (Beginning Level and above: Convertible Pink Tights)

– All BALLET classes: Split-Sole Pink Ballet Shoes

– All TAP classes: Black, Lace-up Oxford or Slip-On Tap Shoes

– All JAZZ classes: Black, Split-Sole Jazz Shoes (no sneakers)

– All MODERN & CONTEMPORARY classes: Skin-tone, Plain Half-Sole Shoes

– Hair should be pulled back and secured in a bun for all performances unless specified.

BOYS and YOUNG MEN:

The following are REQUIRED for classes, rehearsals, etc.:

– ANY COLOR PLAIN BOY’S/MEN’S DANCE SHIRT (for all classes; close-fitting and no words or symbols except dance brands – e.g. “Bloch”)

_{Please Note: all dance shirts must be solid fabric (no holes or mesh). Loose-fitting clothes/shorts/pants are not allowed as they can get in the way of learning movements and make it difficult for the instructor to assess correct muscle use.}

– CONVERTIBLE BLACK LEGGINGS (for all classes)

_{Close-fitting long shorts below the knee (or just above the knee) or shin-length leggings are also allowed.}

– BOY’S/MEN’S DANCE BELT (for all classes)

_{Please Note: Dance Belts are REQUIRED underneath leggings at ALL TIMES for health and safety reasons.}

– SPILT-SOLE BLACK BALLET SHOES (for all ballet-based classes)

_{Please Note: Full-sole shoes are allowed for Dance Movement and Pre-Ballet classes, however ballet-style house slippers – found at many major retailers – are not allowed. Skin-tone shoes are also allowed for class, but black ballet shoes are required for performances.}

– BLACK LACE-UP OXFORD OR SLIP-ON TAP SHOES (for all tap classes)

_{Please Note: Any color tap shoes are also allowed for class, but black tap shoes are required for performances.}

– BLACK, SPLIT-SOLE JAZZ SHOES (for all jazz and musical theater classes; no sneakers)

_{Please Note: Any color jazz shoes are also allowed for class, but black jazz shoes are required for performances.}

– HAIR PULLED BACK AND SECURED

_{Male dancers with long hair may pull their hair back and secure it with a hair tie.}

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS for Boys and Young Men:

– All Levels: solid white, short-sleeve dance shirt

– All Levels: convertible black dance leggings

– All Levels: Boy’s/Men’s dance belts are required underneath leggings/costumes at all times for health and safety

– All BALLET classes: Split-Sole Black Ballet Shoes

– All TAP classes: Black, Lace-up Oxford or Slip-On Tap Shoes

– All JAZZ classes: Black, Split-Sole Jazz Shoes (no sneakers)

– Hair should be pulled back away from the face for all performances unless specified.