ADA Dress Code 

Shoes, Attire & Hair

Why have a dress code?

This is a question asked by many people. A dress code keeps things more organized. When you are teaching a number and you see a variety of different colours, it is very hard on the eyes. In addition and more importantly, it is quite difficult to make corrections on certain bodylines when children come in wearing baggy clothes. It gives more of a unison and overall look.

For new students, please bear in mind that if your child is undecided about dance, feel free to wear running shoes for the first few classes until your child is comfortable and committed.

All students must be in full uniform for each of their classes by November 1st and all shoes should be purchased at a dancewear store.

Kinder (age 2-3)

Girls – We recommend full sole leather pink ballet slippers to help beginners strengthen their feet and for a real “ballet dancer” look. Leotard colour of your choice. Pink ballet tights or white socks. Hair in a ponytail or bun.

Boys – Black ballet shoes full sole leather. White or black t-shirt, fitted athletic pants or shorts that are not too baggy. No jeans. 

Ballet (age 4-9)

Girls – Full sole leather pink ballet slipper. Any colour leotard. Pink ballet tights. Hair in a neat bun.

Boys – White or black t-shirt. Fitted athletic pants or shorts (black or navy) that are not too baggy. No jeans.

Ballet (age10+)

Girls – Full sole pink leather ballet shoes. Black bodysuit any style. Pink ballet tights. Hair in a neat bun. Fitted athletic pants or shorts (black or navy) that are not too baggy. No jeans. 

Boys – White or black t-shirt. Fitted athletic pants or shorts (black or navy) that are not too baggy. No jeans.

Jazz, Tap, Acro, Lyrical & Contemporary (all ages)

Girls – Any colour bodysuit and booty shorts or capri. Beige tights (stir-up tights for acro and lyrical) or bare legs. Hair in a neat ponytail.

Boys – White or black t-shirt. Fitted athletic pants or shorts (black or navy) that are not too baggy. No jeans.

Hip Hop

Girls – Any colour bodysuit, crop top or camisole top, sweatpants, booty shorts or capris. No jeans. Hair in a neat ponytail.

Boys – White or black t-shirt, sweatpants or athletic wear. No jeans.

Footwear 

Jazz

Girls & Boys – Revolution black leather split sole no laces, stretch inset and pull on with ease.

Tap

Girls & Boys – Revolution black lace-up or u-shell leather with non-slip rubber patch and professional-grade premium taps.

Acro

Girls & Boys – bare feet

Lyrical & Contemporary

Girls & Boys – Revolution dance paw with durable suede sole & breathable stretch mesh.

Hip Hop

Girls & Boys – Your own indoor, scuff-free running shoe (colour will be determined for recital at a later date)