What To Wear
Inside the studio, please do not wear dance shoes that have been worn outside. This includes tennis shoes for Hip Hop. The dirt and grit damage the floors as well as your shoes. Please carry your dance shoes in with you from outside.
Students should have a dance bag for shoes and belongings. Label all shoes and attire with first and last names.
We have a dress code for most classes, and you can buy shoes and dancewear online from Discount Dance. Dress code items for Pre Dance and Creative Ballet are available for purchase in the studio as well as children’s black leotards and pink and tan tights. For other sources, please ask the office.
We are not responsible for lost items or valuables. Do not bring valuables to class. Also refrain from wearing perfume or jewelry to class. No gum chewing is allowed, and only water is allowed inside the studio.
Your cooperation in greatly appreciated.
We have listed options that fit the dress codes for our classes at Discount Dance. You can find specifications for your class by clicking the links above and below and selecting your dance class/classes.
PRE DANCE:
Option 1: Ballet pink tights; pink short or long sleeve leotard. No tutus or skirts. Pink ballet slippers need to have elastics securely sewn on. If the shoes have drawstrings they should be knotted and tucked in. Long hair should be in a bun. There are bun kits and scrunchies for sale at the office.
Option 2: Comfortable black tights or leggings and a white short sleeved shirt. White or black socks. Black ballet slippers need elastics securely sewn on.
CREATIVE BALLET:
Option 1: Ballet pink tights; orchid short or long sleeve leotard. No tutus or skirts. Pink ballet slippers need to have elastics securely sewn on. If the shoes have drawstrings they should be knotted and tucked in. Long hair should be in a bun. There are bun kits and scrunchies for sale at the office.
Option 2: Comfortable black tights or leggings and a white short sleeved shirt. White or black socks. Black ballet slippers need elastics securely sewn on.
BALLET:
Option 1: Level 1 Ballet and up need a black leotard, ballet or light pink tights, and pink ballet slippers with elastics sewn securely on. Ties should be knotted and tucked in. Hair should be in a secure bun. Bun kits are available at the office.
Option 2: Black tights or leggings, white t-shirt, dance belt. Black ballet slippers with elastics securely sewn on.
POINTE: When dancers are ready to begin pointe work, they will be advised to get fitted for pointe shoes. We send our dancers to Contra Costa Dancewear in Walnut Creek. They are experts in fitting pointe shoes. Only dancers who have been recommended for pointe and are enrolled in the appropriate ballet classes will wear pointe shoes, as the dancers’ well-being is of the utmost importance to us.
PBT: You may need: Lacrosse Ball, Medium Soft Ball (22 inch circumference), 9-foot Medium Resistance Band, Small Hand Towel. Ballet 4 dancers will also need a 9-foot Medium Resistance Band. The teacher will advise.
LATIN:
Black leotard and black leggings, shorts, or a skirt. Children’s skin-color Latin shoes. These shoes are pictured above and available through Discount Dance and Amazon online or at Ballroom Connection in Sunnyvale. Hair should be secured back; a bun is ideal. Wear comfortable dance clothing and black jazz shoes.
TAP:
We recommend any comfortable clothing. For dancers in Level 1 Tap and above, wear black oxford style tap shoes. Younger dancers can wear the patent leather style tap shoes, the Velcro type are preferred. If the tap shoes have ribbons, the ribbons should be replaced with elastics. Long hair should be styled away from the face to help focus during dance lessons. Leggings are preferred, and no dresses.
HIP HOP:
Wear comfortable clothing that will allow easy movement, no skirts. Pastry Pop Tart black matte hip hop shoes are available through our Discount Dance link. Do not wear hip hop shoes outside the dance studio. Hair should be secured back.
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY:
Wear black leggings and any color leotard or form-fitting shirt. Long hair should be secured back. Barefoot, socks, or half-toe socks help with movement during dance lessons.
JAZZ:
Dancers wear black jazz shorts or leggings, and any color leotard or form-fitting top. Tan slip-on jazz shoes. Long hair should be secured back.
ALL DANCERS:
Don’t forget to wear dry, clean clothing to class. If you are of the age, please don’t forget to wear deodorant, and please don’t wear perfumes or lotions with fragrances.