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 |