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 that they are not just taking a dance class but also a dancer.

Creates a Team

A uniform gives the dancers something they all have in common and builds a positive sense of community. Wearing the same colours as the dancers beside you help to build camaraderie. Our community wants to build friendships and celebrate each other’s success. 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 correctly fitted clothing and hair pulled off the face helps to eliminate the risk of unnecessary slips and falls. The uniform also allows your teacher to check for proper body placement to perform tricks safely.

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Your teacher will provide you with the approved uniform items list. Only the items on the approved list can be worn in class.

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For All Dancers

Tights: Tights replace socks and underpants. Pink for Ballet. Beige for others. New tights are required for all classes when on the stage, except hip-hop.

Hair: Bun for Ballet Academy. Other classes: ponytail, braid, bun or puff. Short hair, simple headband.

Elev8 T-Shirt: Can be worn over the leotard for the warm-up and at your teacher’s discretion.

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2-3 and Me / Dance Discovery

• Black tank leodress
• Optional pink convertible tights and/or ballet shoes (no laces)

1st Steps / KinderDance

• Black tank leodress and ballet shoes (no laces)
• Optional pink convertible tights

Jazz / Tap / Ballet / Acrobatics

• Black tank leotard
• Black fitted shorts, or convertible tights, or both

Hip Hop (Non-Combo)

• Elev8 T-Shirt, Black Shorts or Black Pants with Indoor Shoes or Barefeet

Boys or Non-Binary Uniform

• Elev8 T-Shirt, Black Shorts or Black Pants
• Ask your teacher for details per class

Shoes

• Pink for Ballet
• Beige or Barefoot for Jazz
• Black for Tap
• Barefoot for Acrobatics
• No Socks

Tights

• Pink convertible for ballet
• Suntan convertible for jazz, tap and acrobatics

Adult Dancers

• Dress for exercise
• Barefeet or indoor running shoes
• Fun tap shoes.
• Shoes that cause damage to the floor may not be worn.
• Indoor running shoes only.

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World-Class Dance Lessons at Elev8 Dance

Our dance teachers work collaboratively to build a safe and caring environment for our students to learn, train and flourish. We take part in ongoing training to develop our skills as dance teachers and community leaders. We are committed to fulfilling our responsibility of teaching our students to become outstanding dancers and valuable community members.

With years of experience across different age groups, our instructors use proven teaching techniques that consistently produce classroom results.

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Why Choose Elev8 Dance?

One of a Kind Dance Instruction

• Exceptional teachers
• Comprehensive curriculum
• Wide range of dance styles
• Supportive and welcoming environment
• Proven track record
• Open to both recreational and academy dancers

Elev8 Dance has been named “Hamilton’s Best Dance Classes for Children,” “Hamilton’s Best Dance Teacher,” and an overall award of “Hamilton’s Best Dance School” (Hamilton Spectator). We take pride in providing top-quality dance education with fun and engaging dance classes in an environment that will help your child reach their full potential.

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What to Wear for Dance Class

Elev8 Dance has a uniform in place, which helps to eliminate distractions, promotes a sense of community and makes getting ready for class easy. Only your teacher can set you up with the class uniform.

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How Much Do Classes Cost

We provide affordable programs and free trials for students wanting to try it out for the first time. Contact us with the program and classes you are interested in for more information.