The Academy’s dress code encourages student discipline and allows instructors to better see the student’s line and position.
Ballet Program:
Ballet levels are identified by a specific color and style of leotard. Tights should be worn inside the ballet/pointe shoe. Hair must be in a proper bun (tightly secured with bobby pins and a hair net, if necessary; no loose ponytails or bangs). No jewelry.
| LEVEL | LEOTARD COLOR | LEOTARD STYLE | SKIRT | TIGHTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levels 1-3 | Pale Pink | Balera | NA | Pale Pink |
| Levels 4-6 | Pale Blue | Barela | NA | Pale Pink |
| Level 7 | Black | AAD Leotard | N/A | Pale Pink |
| Level 8 | Black | AAD Leotard | NA | Transitional/Pale Pink |
| Level 9 | Black | AAD Leotard | N/A | Transitional/ Pale Pink |
| Level Pre Pro | Black | AAD Leotard | N/A | Transitional/Pale Pink |
*Ballet and Pointe Shoes:
Levels 7-Pre Pro are required to wear split sole canvas ballet shoes by Sansha (no leather).
Levels 8-Pre Pro are required to wear split sole canvas ballet shoes by Sansha as well as pointe shoes.
| LEVEL | BOTTOM | TOP | SHOES |
|---|---|---|---|
| All levels | Black lycra tights | White or black shirt by Body Wrappers | Black split sole ballet shoes by Sansha |
*Boys in Levels 7-Pre Pro must have elastics sewn to their tights. A dance belt should be worn by the age of 13.
Competitive Program:
For ballet, hair must be in a proper bun (tightly secured with bobby pins and a hair net, if necessary). For all other classes, hair can be in a bun or tightly pulled back ponytail. No jewelry.
| TEAM | CLASS | CLOTHING/SHOES | BRAND/STYLE # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Tan Tights | Bloch Endure Stirrup in lt. suntan |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Tan jazz shoes | Any Brand/Style |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Black leggings | Any Brand/Style |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Black sports bra | Any Brand/Style |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Black shorts (optional) | Any Brand/Style |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Pirouettes | Bloch Sole Protection Eclipse- Leather |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Jazz/Contemporary Rehearsal | Ballet leotard w/ leggings or shorts | See ballet program for leo & jazz/contemporary for leggings & shorts |
| Troupe, Corps, Jr. Company, Company | Tap | Black tap shoes (matte) any brand/style | Black tap shoes (matte) any brand/style |
OPEN Program:
For ballet, hair must be in a proper bun (tightly secured with bobby pins and a hair net, if necessary). A tightly pulled back ponytail is acceptable for jazz, hip hop and acro. Absolutely NO jeans or street clothes are allowed. No jewelry.
| CLASS | CLOTHING/SHOES | BRAND/STYLE# |
|---|---|---|
| Mommy & Me | Any dance attire | Any brand/style |
| Preschool Combo | Pink Leo, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes | Any brand/style |
| K-1st Grade Combo | Pink Leo, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Tap Shoes | Any brand/style |
| Levels 4-6 Jazz | Any black dance attire, Tan Tights, Tan Jazz Shoes | Any brand/style |
| Levels 4-6 Tap | Any black dance attire, Tan Tights, Black Tap Shoes | Any brand/style |
| K-1st Acro-Level 6 Acro | Any black dance attire, Bare Feet | Any brand/style |
| CLASS | CLOTHING/SHOES | BRAND/STYLE# |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 - Advanced Tap | Ballet leotard w/ black leggings or shorts | Any brand/style |
| Level 4 - Advanced Tap | Black tap shoes (Matte) | Any brand/style |
| Level 4 - Advanced Jazz | Any black dance attire (i.e. black sports bra, leotard, shorts, biketard, leggings, etc.) | Any brand/style |
| Level 4 - Advanced Jazz | Tan tights | Bloch Endure Stirrup in light suntan |
| Level 4 - Advanced Jazz | Tan jazz shoes | Bloch S0401 |
| Beginning-Advanced Hip Hop/Boys Hip Hop | Any top they can dance in | Any brand/style |
| Beginning-Advanced Hip Hop/Boys Hip Hop | Any bottoms they can dance in | Any brand/style |
| Beginning-Advanced Hip Hop/Boys Hip Hop | Sneakers | Any brand/style |
| K-1st Grade - Advanced Acro | Leotard (any color) | Any brand/style |
| K-1st Grade - Advanced Acro | Biker shorts (optional) | Any brand/style |
| K-1st Grade - Advanced Acro | Leggings (optional) | Any brand/style |
| K-1st Grade - Advanced Acro | Bare feet | NA |
| Beginning-Advanced Contemporary | Any black dance attire (i.e. black sports bra, leotard, shorts, biketard, leggings, etc.) | Any brand/style |
| Beginning-Advanced Contemporary | Pirouettes | Bloch Sole Protection Eclipse- Leather |
