Help!! We're new to dance! What do I need?

Help!! We're new to dance! What do I need?

Congratulations on signing up or completing your first dance class! 

Learning to dance is so much fun, and is even better with the proper attire. While each studio varies in the specific apparel requirements, I wanted to provide a generic list of what your dancer may need for their class. The following will be sectioned by ages and dance style. 

EVERYONE NEEDS A WATER BOTTLE!
Ages 1-10 years

Ballet Attire:

  • Pink ballet flat shoes - girls
  • Black ballet flat shoes - boys
  • Leotard or leotard dress - girls
  • Dance skirt (optional) - girls
  • White or Black tee - boys
  • Black Leggings or Shorts - boys
  • Footed Tights - girls

Tap: 

  • Black Patent Leather (shiny) Tap shoes
    • Velcro, snap, or tie closure
  • Leotard or leotard dress - girls
  • Dance skirt (optional) - girls
  • White or Black tee - boys
  • Black Leggings or Shorts - boys
  • Footed/Transition Tights - girls

Jazz: 

  • Black or Tan Leather jazz shoes
  • Leotard or leotard dress - girls
  • Dance skirt (optional) - girls
  • White or Black tee - boys
  • Black Leggings or Shorts - boys
  • Footed/Transition Tights - girls
    *standard activewear (tees, tanks, shorts, etc.) might be allowed*

Ages 10+ years

Ballet Attire:

  • Pink ballet flat shoes - girls
  • Pointe shoes (based on teacher placement) - girls
  • Black ballet flat shoes - boys
  • Leotard or leotard dress - girls
  • Dance skirt (optional) - girls
  • White or Black tee - boys
  • Black Leggings or Shorts - boys
  • Footed Tights - girls

Tap: 

  • Black or Tan tap shoes
    • Oxford style shoe
  • Leotard or leotard dress - girls
  • Dance skirt (optional) - girls
  • White or Black tee - boys
  • Black Leggings or Shorts - boys
  • Transition Tights - girls
    *standard activewear (tees, tanks, shorts, etc.) might be allowed*

Jazz: 

  • Black or Tan Leather jazz shoes
  • Leotard or leotard dress - girls
  • Dance skirt (optional) - girls
  • White or Black tee - boys
  • Black Leggings or Shorts - boys
  • Footed/Transition Tights - girls
    *standard activewear (tees, tanks, shorts, etc.) might be allowed*
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