Dance Attire Guidelines

Shining Stars Class Attire

  • Leotard: Pink leotard. A ballet skirt may be worn if it is attached or has an elastic waistband. Skirts with wrap ties are not permitted as they tend to fall off.
  • Tights & Shoes: Pink tights, black tap shoes (with Velcro, buckle straps, or elastic ties), and pink ballet shoes.
  • Warm-Ups: Only fitted wrap sweaters are allowed over the leotard.
  • Hair: Must be pulled back in a bun, tight ponytail, or braid.

Rising Stars Class Attire

  • Leotard: Light purple or lavender leotard. A ballet skirt may be worn if it is attached or has an elastic waistband. Skirts with wrap ties are not permitted as they tend to fall off.
  • Tights & Shoes: Pink tights, black tap shoes (with Velcro, buckle straps, or elastic ties), and pink ballet shoes.
  • Warm-Ups: Only fitted wrap sweaters are allowed over the leotard.
  • Hair: Must be pulled back in a bun, tight ponytail, or braid.

Shooting Stars Class Attire

  • Attire Options: Dancers may wear a plain black or blue leotard with suntan, black, or pink tights. A skirt or black dance shorts may be worn over the leotard. Only fitted wrap sweaters are permitted over dancewear.
  • Shoes: Pink ballet shoes, black lace-up or tie-up tap shoes. Dancers are permitted to start the year with black tap shoes that have Velcro, buckle straps, or elastic ties.
  • Hair: Must be pulled back in a bun, tight ponytail, or braid.

Teen Class Attire

  • Attire Options: Dancers may wear a plain black leotard with suntan, black, or pink tights. A skirt or black dance shorts may be worn over the leotard. Alternatively, dancers may wear a long, fitted tank top (no midriff showing) with fitted black capri leggings or full-length ankle leggings. Only fitted wrap sweaters are permitted over dancewear.
  • Hair: Must be pulled back in a bun, tight ponytail, or braid.
  • Shoes: Ballet: Pink ballet shoes, Contemporary & Lyrical: Ballet shoes may be worn, Jazz: Tan split-sole jazz shoes, Tap: Black lace-up or tie-up tap shoes. Dancers may be required to get lyrical shoes for the recital.

Hip Hop Class Attire

  • Attire Options: Dancers must wear a long, fitted tank top with no midriff showing, paired with fitted black capri leggings or ankle-length leggings. Athletic wear or funky hip hop attire is also welcome. However, jeans are not permitted. If wearing shorts above the knee, tights must be worn underneath.
  • Shoes: Low-top sneakers designated specifically for class use (not worn outside) are required.
  • Hair: Hair must be pulled up in a bun, tight ponytail, or braid.
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Musical Theater Class Attire

  • Attire Options: Dancers can wear any of the required attire that is listed from the above classes.
  • Shoes for The Musical Theater classes on Mondays 5:30pm and Thursdays 5:15pm: Low-top sneakers designated specifically for class use (not worn outside) are required.
  • Shoes for The Teen Musical Theater class on Thursdays 6:00pm: Tan split-sole jazz shoes.
  • Hair: Must be pulled back in a bun, tight ponytail, or braid.

Boys’ Dance Class Attire

  • Attire Options: Boys may wear sport shorts, sweatpants, or any loose-fitting pants that do not extend past the ankles. Jeans are not permitted. A fitted t-shirt or tank top should be worn on top.
  • Shoes: Instructors will provide guidance on the appropriate footwear for class.
  • Hair: Hair should be kept neat and off the face.