Dancewear Guide
Required Wear
To keep our studio looking polished and professional, each class has required dancewear. Please review the guide below for your dancer's class, and reach out if you have any questions.
Dancewear by Class
Littles
| Class | Leotard / Top | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Tots | Pink leotard | Pink skirt (optional) | White or bare legs | Pink ballet slippers & black tap shoes with buckles |
| Pre-Dance | Pink leotard | Pink skirt (optional) | White or bare legs | Pink ballet slippers & black tap shoes with buckles |
Combo & Beginning Classes
| Class | Leotard / Top | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning Jazz/Hip Hop Combo 1 | Pink leotard | Black dance shorts | White or bare legs | Black jazz shoes |
| Beginning Jazz/Hip Hop Combo 2 | Pink leotard | Black dance shorts | White or bare legs | Black jazz shoes |
Tap
| Level | Leotard / Top | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tap 1 – 2 | Burgundy leotard | AoD sets or black shorts | Pink, tan, or none | Black lace-up tap shoes |
| Tap 3 | Black leotard | AoD sets or black shorts | Pink, tan, or none | Lace-up tap shoes |
| Tap 4 | Dance tops | Dance shorts or pants | Pink, tan, or none | Lace-up tap shoes |
Ballet
| Level | Leotard | Bottoms / Optional | Tights | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet 1 – 2 | Burgundy leotard | Black ballet skirt or black dance shorts | Pink (required) | Pink ballet slippers |
| Ballet 3 | Black leotard | Black ballet skirt or black dance shorts | Pink (required) | Pink ballet slippers |
| Ballet 4 | Black leotard | Black ballet skirt or black dance shorts | Pink (required) | Pink ballet slippers or lyrical shoes |
| Ballet 5 – 6 | Any leotard | Any ballet skirt or dance shorts | Any color (required) | Pink ballet slippers or lyrical shoes |
Contemporary
| Level | Leotard / Top | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary 1 | Burgundy leotard | AoD sets or black shorts | Pink, tan, or none | Lyrical shoes |
| Contemporary 2 – 3 | Black leotard | AoD sets or black shorts | Pink, tan, or none | Lyrical shoes |
| Contemporary 4 | Sports bras or dance tops | Dance shorts or pants | Pink, tan, or none | Lyrical shoes |
| Contemporary 5 | Sports bras or dance tops | Dance shorts or pants | Pink, tan, or none | Lyrical shoes |
Jazz
| Level | Leotard / Top | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazz 1 – 2 | Black leotard | AoD sets or black shorts | Pink, tan, or none | Tan jazz boots |
| Jazz 3 – 4 | Sports bras or dance tops | Dance shorts or pants (no sweats) | Pink, tan, or none | Lyrical shoes |
Hip Hop
| Level | Top | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hip Hop 1 – 3 | AoD T-shirt or AoD tank top | Solid-color shorts or sweats | Pink, tan, or none | White sneakers |
| Hip Hop 4 – 5 | Dance tops | Shorts, pants, or sweats | Pink, tan, or none | Black or white sneakers |
Acro / Tumbling
| Level | Top | Bottoms / Optional | Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acro/Tumbling 1 | Burgundy leotard | AoD sets or black shorts | Bare legs (required) | None |
| Acro/Tumbling 2 | Dance tops, sports bras, or leotards | Dance shorts or pants (no sweats) | Bare legs (required) | None |
| Acro/Tumbling 3 | Dance tops, sports bras, or leotards | Dance shorts or pants (no sweats) | Bare legs (required) | None |
Specialty Classes
| Class | Top / Leotard | Bottoms / Optional | Tights / Legs | Shoes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Class | Any leotard | Ballet skirts or dance shorts (no pants) | Any convertible tights (required) | Pointe shoes |
| Latin Fusion | Black leotard | Dance shorts or pants (no sweats) | Pink, tan, or none | Ballroom shoes (purchased at the studio) |
Studio Standards
- HairHair is always up and secured for class. Ballet students must have hair in a bun.
- SweatshirtsAcademy of Danse sweatshirt only.
- BoysAoD T-shirt or tank top with solid athletic bottoms.
- GeneralNo jewelry for class. Label all shoes and belongings. Bring a water bottle.
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