Academy Of Dance Academy Of Dance

Class Attire Guide

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Academy of Dance offers ballet, tap, lyrical/jazz shoes, tights, leotards, booty shorts, ballet skirt, and dance bags for purchase. For the safety of all students, jewelry, including earrings (except small studs), necklaces and bracelets should not be worn in class.

Dance Style Hair Attire Shoes Other
Ballet/Tap Bun Solid color leotard w/pink tights Pink ballet flats/Black Tap An attached short skirt is optional. No costumes/ dress-up items.
Ballet I-III Bun Solid color leotard w/pink tights Pink ballet flats Fitted booty shorts or short skirts are optional.
Ballet IV & Pre-Pointe Bun Black leotard w/pink tights Pink ballet flats/Pre-pointe shoes Fitted booty shorts or short skirts are optional
Ballet V-VI & Pointe Bun Solid color leotard w/pink tights Pink ballet flats/Pointe shoes Short skirt
Dancers with ethnically darker skin tones may wear skin tone appropriate tights and ballet shoes, if desired.
Jazz & Musical Theater I-IV Pony or Bun Solid color leotard w/tan tights Half-sole lyrical shoe Fitted booty shorts or short skirts are optional.
Lyrical/Contemporary, Modern, Leaps & Turns I-IV Bun Solid color leotard w/tan tights Half-sole lyrical shoe Fitted booty shorts or short skirts are optional.
Lyrical/ Contemporary, Jazz, Modern, Musical Theater, Leaps & Turns, Floorwork & Transition V-VI Pony or Bun Solid color leotard. Athletic bra tops and/or fitted tank tops are allowed. Tights are not required. Leggings, fitted bike shorts, and fitted booty shorts are allowed. Make sure your booty shorts cover your booty. No loose clothing, t-shirts, sweatshirts, track shorts, sweatpants, etc. 
Tap Secured out of the face Athletic- style clothing that doesn’t cover ankles. Black Tap shoes No jeans.
Hip Hop & Jazz Funk Secured out of the face Athletic- style clothing. No crop tops. Clean black tennis shoes. Any style/brand Shoes MUST be clean. No play/school shoes.
Strength, Flexibility & Acro Secured out of the face Fitted tank or leotard with booty shorts or leggings No crop tops. Bare feet Tights are not required.
Boys Black shorts or fitted black pants with plain white shirt Ballet: Black ballet flats

Jazz/ Lyrical: Black Unisex Jazz shoes

Tap: Black tap shoes