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

• 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.
• No jewellery. No watches, necklaces or hoop earrings of any kind. Think safety first!

1st Steps Programs – 4-5 Years Old

• Option 1: Pink bodysuit. Pink chiffon ballet shirt OR ballerina pink tights, or both. Bare feet OR pink ballet slippers. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• Option 2: Pink bodysuit or Elev8 Dance t-shirt. Black leggings or black fitted shorts. Bare feet OR beige jazz shoes. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.

Mini Programs – 6+ Years Old

• BALLET: Pink bodysuit. Pink ballet slippers. Pink chiffon ballet skirt ballet OR ballerina pink tights, or both. Hair in a bun.
• JAZZ HIP-HOP: Pink bodysuit OR Elev8 T-Shirt. Black leggings OR fitted shorts. Bare feet OR beige jazz shoes. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• ACROBATICS: Pink bodysuit. Black leggings or fitted shorts. Bare feet. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• TAP: Pink bodysuit. Black leggings or fitted shorts. Beige tap shoes. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• MINI COMBO: Pink bodysuit. Black Shorts OR Leggings. Beige tap shoes and beige jazz shoes.

Junior and Intermediate Programs – 8+ Years Old

• BALLET: Black bodysuit. Ballerina pink tights. Pink canvas ballet slippers. Optional black chiffon ballet skirt. Hair in a bun.
• JAZZ: Black bodysuit. Black fitted shorts OR beige tights OR both. Beige jazz shoes. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• ACROBATICS: Black bodysuit. Black fitted shorts. Bare feet. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• HIP HOP: Plain t-shirt. Black pants. Indoor running shoes OR beige jazz shoes. Hair pulled off the face.
• TAP: Black bodysuit or Elev8 t-shirt. Black leggings OR black fitted shorts OR beige tights OR shorts and tights. Beige tap shoes for Juniors. Black tap shoes for Intermediates. Hair off the face in a ponytail or bun.
• JUNIOR COMBO: Black bodysuit. Black Shorts OR Leggings. Beige tap shoes and beige jazz shoes.

Male or Non-Binary Dancers in Any Youth Program

• All Classes: Fitted black shorts OR pants. Black bodysuit OR Elev8 Dance t-shirt OR solid white or black t-shirt. When applicable, hair pulled back off the face.
• Junior, Intermediate and Senior Hip Hop: Plain t-shirt. Black pants. Indoor running shoes or beige jazz shoes.
• Tap Shoes: Black.
• Jazz Shoes: Beige.

Adult Tap

• Go crazy! Pink, two-tone, zebra stripes, glitter and rhinestone tap shoes! (A black oxford style tap shoe is also fine.)

Dress Code Sept 2021 – June 2022