What to Wear for Dance

What are the Benefits of a Uniform?

We are Dressing for Success

“Dress for the job you want!” When a student walks into the studio with their dance uniform on and their hair pulled back, it instills in them a sense that they are not just taking a dance class, but that they are in fact a dancer.

Creates a Team

A uniform gives the dancers something they all have in common and builds a positive sense of community. In this community, we can build friendships and celebrate each others success. Wearing the same colours as the dancers beside you helps to eliminate bullying and the temptation to “one up” each other. We are all in this together.

Promotes a Safe Environment

Dance is fun, often fast and we don’t always see where we are landing. Having properly fitted clothing and hair pulled off the face helps to eliminate the risk of unnecessary slips and falls. The uniform also helps your teacher check for proper body placement to perform tricks safely.

For All Dancers

• Hair off the face in a ponytail or braid. Hair in a bun for ballet.
• Please no ruffles or sparkles for class wear. Let’s save that for the stage!
• Bodysuit colours, depending on age/placement, are either pink or black.
• Ballet tights are different from streetwear tights.
• No jewellery. No watches, necklaces or hoop earrings of any kind. Think safety first!

1st Steps Dance • 4 to 6 years old

Programs	Tops	Bottoms	Shoes
Option 1 Ballet Concept	Pink Bodysuit	Simple Pink Skirt or Ballerina Pink Tights or Both	Pink Ballet Shoes or Bare Feet
Option 2 Jazz/HipHop Concept	Pink Bodysuit with Optional Elev8 T-Shirt	Black Fitted Shorts or Black Leggings	Beige Jazz Shoes or Bare Feet

Mini Dance • 6 to 8 years old

Programs	Tops	Bottoms	Shoes
Ballet	Pink Bodysuit	Simple Pink Skirt or Ballerina Pink Tights or Both	Pink Ballet Shoes
Jazz HipHop & Tap	Pink Bodysuit with Optional Elev8 T-Shirt	Black Fitted Shorts or Black Leggings	Beige Tap Shoes and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet
Acrobatics	Pink Bodysuit	Black Fitted Shorts	Bare Feet
Mini Combo	Pink Bodysuit with Optional Elev8 T-Shirt	Black Fitted Shorts or Black Leggings	Beige Tap Shoes, and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet

Junior Dance • 8 to 12 years old

Intermediate Dance • 11+ years old

Programs	Tops	Bottoms	Shoes
Ballet	Black Bodysuit	Ballerina Pink Tights, Optional Black Skirt	Pink Ballet Shoes
Acrobatics	Black Bodysuit	Black Fitted Shorts	Bare Feet
Hip Hop	Plain T-Shirt	Black Sweats or Leggings	Indoor Running Shoes or Beige Jazz or Bare Feet
Junior Combo	Black Bodysuit with Optional Elev8 T-Shirt	Black Fitted Shorts or Black Leggings	Beige Tap, and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet
Junior Jazz & Tap	Black Bodysuit with Optional Elev8 T-Shirt	Black Leggings or Shorts or Beige Tights or Both	Beige Tap Shoe, and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet
Intermediate Jazz & Tap	Black Bodysuit with Optional Elev8 T-Shirt	Black Leggings or Shorts or Beige Tights or Both	Black Tap Shoe, and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet

Youth Gender Neutral and Adult

Programs	Tops	Bottoms	Shoes
Youth Male	Black Bodysuit or Elev8 T-Shirt, or Both Depending on Program	Black Shorts or Black Pants	Black Tap Shoes, and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet
Gender Neutral	Black Bodysuit or Elev8 T-Shirt, or Both Depending on Program	Black Shorts or Black Pants	Black Tap Shoes, and Beige Jazz or Bare Feet
Adult Classes	Comfortable and Appropriate	Sweat Pants, Yoga, Exercise	For tap class. GO CRAZY! (or a Black Oxford tap shoe)

Dress Code Updated: Fall 2021

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