dress code
Proper attire and hair etiquette are required for all classes. Parents, please assist your dancer(s) in dressing appropriately and arriving at the studio ready for class(es).
Dance Supply Stores:
Ellswear Dance & Activewear, 3180 Harriet Road, 250.721.5356
Stretch Dancewear, #107 - 3531 Uptown Blvd, 833-262-3847
Toes 'n' Taps Dance Shoppe, 1733 Cook Street, 250.480.0017
HAIR:
All ballet students must have hair in a secure bun with hair net and bangs back. All other classes must have hair in a ponytail, bun or braid off the face.
Please note:
Jewelry, outdoor shoes, and/or jeans are not permitted. Students will not be allowed to wear big t-shirts, sweatshirts or sweatpants in class (with the exception of Hip Hop). Students may not be permitted to dance if they are not properly dressed.
BALLET:
Pre School to Primary: Pink short-sleeved bodysuit, ballet pink footed tights, pink ballet skirt, pink (leather full-sole) ballet slippers.
Grade 1-5: Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink footed or convertible tights, pink (leather full-sole or canvas split-sole) ballet slippers.
Grade 4/5: Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink footed or convertible tights, pink (canvas split-sole) ballet slippers.
Grade 6-8: Royal Blue Capezio SE1012W (Studio Collection Wide Strap Camisole Leotard), ballet pink footed or convertible tights, pink (canvas split-sole) ballet slippers.
RAD Vocational: Black Capezio SE1012W (Studio Collection Wide Strap Camisole Leotard), ballet pink footed or convertible tights, pink (canvas split-sole) ballet slippers, pointe shoes.
Ballet Basics, Foundations or Essentials - Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink footed or convertible tights, pink (canvas split-sole) ballet slippers.
*Please note that any dancer participating in RAD Ballet Exams will need a matching waistband (to their bodysuit) - please ensure your bodysuit comes with an accompanying waistband.
JAZZ, LYRICAL, MUSICAL THEATRE:
All grades: Navy tank style bodysuit, skin tone footed tights, beige slip-on jazz shoes (no laces), black jazz shorts (optional)
TAP:
All grades: Navy tank style bodysuit, skin-tone footed tights, black jazz shorts (optional). Black patent or leather Tap shoes for Pre School - Primary. Black leather (lace up or Mary Jane) Tap shoes for all other classes.
BALLET/TAP/JAZZ COMBO:
Ages 4-6: Pink short-sleeved style bodysuit, ballet pink footed tights, pink ballet skirt, pink (leather full sole) ballet slippers and black patent or leather tap shoes (with elastic fasten)
BALLET/JAZZ COMBO:
Ages 6+: Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink tights, navy ballet skirt or black jazz shorts, (both optional), pink (leather full-sole) ballet slippers.
ACRO, CONTEMPORARY, MODERN:
Navy tank style bodysuit, skin-tone footless tights, bare feet, black jazz shorts (optional), skin tone foot undeez (optional for Contemporary)
KINDER ACRO: Bodysuit (tank style preferred), footless tights, bare feet
OPTION TWO (All above classes):
Black Pants, leggings or shorts, white fitted t-shirt. Shoes: Ballet - black, leather full sole ballet shoe, Jazz/Musical Theatre - beige slip-on jazz shoe, Acro - bare feet, Contemporary - optional skin tone foot undeez, Tap - Black patent or leather Tap shoes for Pre School - Primary, black leather Tap shoes for all other classes.
HIP HOP: Loose fitting clothing and clean, white indoor runners (non-marking sole)
BOYS ONLY JAZZ/HIP HOP COMBO: Fitted t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Shoes: clean, white indoor runners (non-marking sole)
9 WEEK CLASSES/SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES:
Option One: Bodysuit or fitted athletic top and dance shorts, tights, leggings or athletic pants, bare feet
Option Two: Fitted t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants, bare feet
Adults/Parents: Comfortable Clothing (easy to move in), Bare Feet
