DRESS CODE
5-6-7-8 Dance Studio
revised 8-2024
We recommend dance shoes to be fitted & ordered through the studio to keep classes uniform for recitals.
GIRLS - All classes MUST wear LEOTARD, TIGHTS and proper DANCE SHOES.
Hair MUST be PULLED BACK at ALL times! BUN is REQUIRED for ALL 45 minute classes and long hair.
● NO bare midriffs
● NO extra clothing! NO sweatshirts or sweatpants are allowed at any time!
● NO necklaces, hanging earrings, bracelets, rings (with the exception of engagement or wedding rings)
● Wrap sweaters & Chiffon skirts accepted
BOYS - ALL classes MUST wear FITTED DANCE PANTS (prefer) or fitted athletic pants NO pockets, FITTED LONG T/SHIRT or
TANK (tucked in at all times) and proper DANCE SHOES.
● Hair MUST be PULLED back and securely fastened at all times!
● NO bare midriffs – shirts should be longer and tucked in - may also wear ribbed tank top tucked in
● NO Jeans, sweatpants, or sweatshirts allowed at any time. Please avoid pants with pockets.
Ballet & Pointe classes (Pre-ballet age 2-4, Ballet age 5-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Ballet shoes: Girls - pink leather ballet shoes are required (Recommend Capezio Daisy 205).
Advanced ballet classes are required to wear pink canvas ballet shoes.
Boys - Wear the same style shoes in Black.
Pointe: Professionally fitted pink pointe shoes are required, scheduled by appointment. Teacher approval required.
Lyrical & Contemporary Classes (Lyrical age 10-adult, Contemporary age 14-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Lyrical & Contemporary shoes: Capezio H064W nude Hanami Pirouette half-sole shoes.
Jazz Classes (Pre-jazz age 7-8, Jazz age 9-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Jazz shoes: Capezio EJ2 black Jazz shoes.
Tap Classes (age 5-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Tap shoes: Capezio N625 black tap shoes - Boys and dancers age 11 and up: CG17 black Fluid full tie tap shoes.
Musical Theater Classes (age 8-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Jazz shoes: Capezio EJ2 CARAMEL Jazz shoes.
Hip Hop Classes (Mini-Hip Hop age 6-7, Hip Hop age 8-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Hip Hop shoes: Pastry #72050 Dance Sneakers (Strongly recommended) or Black Sneakers with white trim/black laces.
AcroDance Classes (Baby AcroDance age 3-5, AcroDance age 6-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and tights at all times! 45 Minute class requires convertible tights to allow barefoot. Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Mini AcroDance shoes: (age 3-5 30-minute classes) Capezio Daisy 205 pink leather ballet shoes (Black for Boys).
AcroDance shoes: (age 6-Adult 45-minute classes) No shoes, dancers practice & perform barefoot.
Hula & Tahitian Classes (Hula age 8-adult, Tahitian age 13-adult)
Girls must wear a leotard and stirrup, footless or convertible tights at all times! Chiffon skirt is accepted OVER leotard/tights. Dance sweater wraps are accepted OVER leotard. No other extra clothing is allowed. Boys MUST wear fitted dance pants and fitted ribbed tank or long T-shirt tucked in at all times. Hair must be pulled back out of face; bun is required for ALL 45 minute/hour classes and for longer hair.
Hula/Tahitian: No shoes, dancers practice and perform barefoot.