studio@azdancedistrict.comDRESS CODE
Setting dancers up for success!
Dress code is important in a dance class learning environment for corrections, professionalism, etiquette, and being able to move freely! Oftentimes, “dressing the part” elevates a dancer’s confidence in their ability, assisting in having a proper mindset for dance class! We encourage our dancers to take pride in their attire and appearance. Thank you for following these studio guidelines.
A few important notes…
• Participation is only acceptable in the following attire. Dancers’ hair must be tied up out of their faces for every class.
• Please be sure that the dancer’s hair or attire is not distracting to them (large earrings, hair in face, slippery socks, etc.) so that they can be fully engaged in learning! We want them to have the best experience possible in class.
• Dance bags are required to hold dance shoes, hair ties, water bottles, and an extra set of dance wear (in compliance with dress code) in case of an emergency.
• Clearly label shoes and bags with dancer’s name or initials. Shoe changes are inside the studio with the teacher.
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Please find your class below for specific dress code requirements.
COMBO CLASSES (AGES 2-6)
• Ballet/Tap/Jazz Invite-Only (ages 4-6): Girls: Pink ballet shoes OR tan Jazz shoes (dancer is not required to have both), black tap shoes. Hair pulled away from face in a bun, ponytail or braid if long, headband if short. Pink footed or convertible tights and a black or pink leotard (attached skirt ok). Boys: Black ballet shoes OR black jazz shoes (dancer is not required to have both), black tap shoes. Hair pulled off face if long. Black athletic shorts or pants
• District Primary Ballet (ages 4-6): Girls: Black leotard, tights (can be convertible but needs to cover the ankle), pink ballet shoes (split sole), hair fully secured in a nice ballet bun with bangs pinned back. Boys: black ballet shoes, hair pulled off face if long, black or white fitted tee, black athletic shorts or pants.
How to Make the Perfect Ballet Bun Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yG7Hcozrf8
• Hip Hop/Tumble (ages 4-6): Fitted dancewear- Leotard of any color/style, dance shorts, leggings, fitted tops (no t-shirts/tanks, jeans or school clothes, skirts), hair neatly tied back. Clean tennis shoes for hip hop, barefoot for tumbling.
• Hip Hop/Jazz/Aro Invite-Only (ages 4-6): Fitted dance wear, leotard, biketard, of any color/style, dance shorts, leggings, fitted tops (no loose clothing or school clothes). Clean white tennis shoes for Hip Hop and barefoot for Jazz/Acro.
• Musical Theater, Teams: Fitted dancewear- Leotard of any color/style, dance shorts, leggings, fitted tops. (No t-shirts/tanks, jeans or school clothes). Hair neatly tied back. Jazz shoes for Musical Theater. Instructor’s choice of shoes for company and performance team rehearsals.
• Pre Ballet/Tap & Tiny Dancers (ages 2-6): Girls: Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes with hair pulled away from face in a bun, ponytail or braid if long, headband if short. Pink footed or convertible tights, and a black or pink leotard (attached skirt ok). Boys: black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, hair pulled off face if long, black athletic shorts or pants.
• Pre Jazz/Tap (ages 5-6): Girls: Tan jazz shoes or barefoot, black tap shoes with hair pulled away from face in a bun, ponytail or braid if long, headband if short. Pink or tan footed or convertible tights optional. Any color leotard (attached skirt ok). Boys: Black jazz shoes, black tap shoes, hair pulled off face if long, black athletic shorts or pants.
• Tap/Ballet/Tumble (ages 3-5): Girls: Pink ballet shoes, black tap shoes with hair pulled away from face in a bun, ponytail or braid if long, headband if short. Pink footless or convertible tights, and a black or pink leotard (attached skirt ok). Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, hair pulled off face if long, black athletic shorts or pants. Dancers must be barefoot for tumbling.
FOUNDATIONAL CLASSES (AGES 6+)
• Acro: Fitted dancewear- Leotard of any color/style, dance shorts, leggings, fitted tops (no t-shirts/tanks, jeans or school clothes, skirts), hair neatly tied back, and barefoot.
• Ballet 1: Girls: Solid color leotard, tights (can be convertible but needs to cover the ankle), pink ballet shoes (split sole), hair fully secured in a nice ballet bun with bangs pinned back. Boys: black ballet shoes, hair pulled off face if long, black athletic shorts or pants.
How to Make the Perfect Ballet Bun Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yG7Hcozrf8
• District Ballet classes: Girls: Black leotard, tights (can be convertible but needs to cover the ankle), pink ballet shoes (split sole), hair fully secured in a nice ballet bun with bangs pinned back. Boys: black ballet shoes, hair pulled off face if long, black or white fitted tee, black athletic shorts or pants.
How to Make the Perfect Ballet Bun Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yG7Hcozrf8
• Hip Hop: Baggy clothes, clean tennis shoes (shoes that are specifically for class are a great idea), and hair neatly tied back. No jeans!
• Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theater, Leaps & Turns, Conditioning, Pom/Cheer, Teams: Fitted dancewear- Leotard of any color/style, dance shorts, leggings, fitted tops. (No t-shirts/tanks, jeans or school clothes). Hair neatly tied back. Barefoot, jazz shoes, or half soles are okay for jazz. Half-sole/Pirouettes or barefoot for contemporary/lyrical. Low-top sneakers or jazz shoes for Pom/Cheer. Instructor’s choice of shoes for company and performance team rehearsals.
• Tap: Fitted dancewear- Leotard of any color/style, dance shorts, leggings, fitted tops (no t-shirts/tanks, jeans or school clothes), hair neatly tied back, and black tap shoes.