Annual Program Dress Code

DRESS CODE

We have a mandatory dress code for each age division. We feel strongly that this will promote discipline and proper classroom etiquette. All hair must be pulled back away from the face. For Ballet classes, female-identifying hair must be in a bun if hair length and texture permits. No jewelry is permitted. Any student not in dress code will be asked to observe the class.

Exclusive Children & Teens Dancewear

For your convenience, all dancewear can be purchased in-studio at our West 65th street location.

Leotard Colors

Light Pink

3-4 Year Old Classes

Light Blue

5-6 Year Old Classes

Dark Blue

7-8 Year Old Classes

Black

Dancers 9+ Years

Details on dress code by age are found below. We have provided options so that your dancer can choose whch option best represents their gender identity.

AGES 3-4

All students must wear appropriate dance attire which may include the following:

Ballet/Tap:

Option 1: Light pink BDC leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes OR skin-toned ballet tights, skin-toned ballet shoes. Black tap shoes. Optional BDC attire: Light pink BDC ballet skirt.

Option 2: Black pants and black BDC fitted shirt, black ballet shoes. Black tap shoes.

Hip-Hop: Students need to wear sneakers and all-black clothing that allows their bodies to move with ease.

AGES 5-6

All students must wear appropriate dance attire which may include the following:

Ballet/Tap:

Option 1: Light blue BDC leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes OR skin-toned ballet tights, skin-toned ballet shoes. Black tap shoes. Optional BDC attire: Light blue BDC ballet skirt.

Option 2: Black pants and black BDC fitted shirt, black ballet shoes. Black tap shoes.

Jazz:

Option 1: Light blue BDC leotard, tan/flesh-tone tights with tan slip-on jazz shoes, optional black BDC leggings or hot shorts.

Option 2: Black pants and black BDC fitted shirt, tan jazz shoes.

Hip-Hop: Students need to wear sneakers and all-black clothing that allows their bodies to move with ease.

AGES 7-8

All students must wear appropriate dance attire which may include the following:

Ballet:

Option 1: Dark blue BDC leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes OR skin-toned ballet tights, skin-toned ballet shoes. Black tap shoes.

Option 2: Black pants and black BDC fitted shirt, black ballet shoes. Black tap shoes.

Jazz:

Option 1: Dark blue BDC leotard, tan/flesh-tone tights with tan slip-on jazz shoes, optional black BDC leggings or hot shorts.

Option 2: Black pants and black BDC fitted shirt, tan jazz shoes.

Tap: Same attire as above with black Oxford Tap shoes.

Musical Theater: Same attire as above with tan slip-on Jazz shoes, and/or tan character heels.

Acro: Same attire as above with barefeet.

Hip-Hop: Students need to wear sneakers and all-black clothing that allows their bodies to move with ease.

AGES 9-11 & 12-17

Ballet:

Option 1: Black BDC leotard, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes OR skin-toned ballet tights, skin-toned ballet shoes.

Option 2: Black ballet leggings and black BDC fitted shirt, black ballet shoes.

Jazz, Jumps & Turns, Contemporary:

Option 1: Black BDC leotard, black BDC leggings or hot shorts with tan slip-on Jazz shoes, dance paws, or barefoot (Instructor may specify preference). We prefer that dancers do not wear tights in any of these classes.

Option 2: Black pants and black BDC fitted shirt, tan jazz shoes, dance paws, or barefoot (Instructor may specify preference).

Optional BDC attire: Any combo of solid black apparel.

Tap: Same attire as above with black Oxford Tap shoes.

Musical Theater, Precision Jazz: Same attire as above with tan slip-on Jazz shoes, and/or tan character heels.

Latin Jazz: Same attire as above with Latin heels. See instructor for more details.

Acro: Same attire as above with barefeet.

Hip-Hop: Students need to wear sneakers and all-black clothing that allows their bodies to move with ease.