Dress Code

  Wearing a uniform gives dancers a sense of belonging as well as building confidence and helps our teachers better see body lines so they can help their dancers become the best dancer they can be! Dancers who dress like dancers, dance like dancers. 

  All leotards should be black short sleeved leotards, Capezio Studio Collection Dual Pinch Cap Sleeve Leotard (with Princess Seams) is preferred and required for Grades 1-4. Pink tights (no nude tights permitted). Dancers may wear a black ballet skirt and a black wrap ballet sweater in class but neither are permitted in exams. Hair should be in a proper ballet bun prior to class starting in Primary 1. Please see our website for YouTube video links for guidance on proper ballet buns. Shorter hair styles, long bangs and wispy hair should be pinned back away from the face. Ballet shoes should be pink, peach or skin toned and well fitted. Split sole is preferred for over the age of 7.

 All tops should be a fitted white short sleeve top with black dance tights or black dance leggings. Dancers should wear a dance belt when applicable. Hair should be secured away from face using hairspray or a bandana/wrap. Ballet shoes should be black.

See above for attire. Primary 1-3 should wear black Mary jane tap shoes. Grades 1-3 should wear black character tap shoes (¾ or 1 inch heel max). Grades 4+ should wear black jazz tap shoes full sole. Adult tappers should wear a shoe that best fits their foot and is comfortable to dance in.

Adult dancers are welcome to wear the above dress code or any fitted attire in which they are comfortable moving.  Leggings, ballet skirts, and modest fitted tops and appropriate shoes are fine!  Ballet shoes are recommended for ballet and tap shoes are required for tap.  Find the shoes that best fit your feet and help you feel like dancing!  Hair should be secured away from the face.