Dress Code

Approved Dress Code for 2024-2025 Dance Season

Why do we have a dress code?
  • There are many reasons why dance studios have a dress code, including safety, focus, respect,  discipline, instruction of body alignment, confidence, attitude, camaraderie, and more.  
  • When dressed like a dancer, students FEEL like a dancer and will be more confident! Dress code also helps remind dancers that they are a part of a group.  
  • Each class's dress code is chosen so the dancer can move to the best of their ability and focus on their steps, not on what they are wearing. Clothes that don’t match dress code, not having the correct shoes, and hair falling in a dancer’s face can distract dancers and pull their attention away from learning. 
  • Improper clothing can impact technique, precision, ability to grip the floor,  visibility, etc.
  • It is a display of respect to follow the dress code. Following the dress code takes effort and shows that the dancers are serious about improving and developing their dance skills.
  • It promotes discipline. An important aspect of dance training is the development of discipline which begins with students arriving on time for their classes and neatly presented in the proper attire.
  • It is essential that the correct dance attire be worn so teachers may observe proper placement and alignment.  
  • Dancers at all levels can benefit from wearing proper dress code when they are in class, rehearsing, and performing. Similarly to on stage, wearing the right clothes in class can make a dancer feel more confident in the style they are dancing.
  • Box braids and similar styles are welcome and we ask that they are secured back into a bun for class, and no colored beads for performances.

Hair for Class
  • Hair must always be secured and neatly pulled back. 
  • A bun must always be worn for Ballet class in Level 1 and up. Dancers should arrive to class wearing a bun to Level 1/2 and young Company.
  • Scrunchies are not an acceptable hair tie, they do not securely hold hair back/up.

What not to wear
  • No underwear under leotard and tights. Tights are the undergarment.
  • For the safety of our dancers, jewelry may not be worn in class.  Remove any hoops, bracelets, rungs, necklaces, etc, before class. Small stud earrings are the only jewelry permitted in class.
  • For sanitary reasons and to protect the dance floor, street shoes worn outside are never allowed inside the Studio dance room. For Hip Hop and Adult Classes we ask that you please designate a pair of sneakers to be worn in class only.
  • Warmup jackets are not to be worn in class.
  • Dancers should never wear just a sports bra in class.

Camisole for performances
  • All female dancers are required to wear a camisole at performances under their costume. 
  • Approved camisoles:
    • 2/4 and 4/6 So Danca #245
    • 6/7, 8/10, 12/14:  Capezio #3532C
    • XSA, SA, MA, XLA:  Eurotard # 44821  
  • A camisole is a skin toned spaghetti strap leotard that is worn under costumes at performances.
  • Clear straps can be purchased separately and should be replaced if discolored.
  • Camisoles are NOT to be worn as a leotard in class.
  • Please choose the color camisole that is closest to your dancer’s skin tone.

We do not sell dancewear at our Studios. Please purchase these specific items from our suggested retailers listed below. Support small business dancewear shops!
Competitor's Closet 3055 West Shore Road, Warwick RI 401-737-7447
LaBrie Shoes and Dance 375 Putnam Pike, Smithfield RI 401-232-2266

Recreational Classes

Tiny Toddler and Me
Girls:
  • Hair pulled back neatly away from face
  • Capezio short/long sleeve pink leotard (no skirts or ruffle sleeves attached)
  • Capezio ballet pink transition tights
  • Barefoot for a sensory experience.
Boys: White athletic T-shirt, Black athletic pants/shorts , Black athletic shorts can be worn in warm weather, Barefoot for a sensory experience. Hair pulled away from face
Adult: Comfortable clothes, socks


Toddler and Me
  • Girls:
  • Hair pulled back neatly away from face
  • Capezio short/long sleeve pink leotard (no skirts or ruffle sleeves attached)
  • Capezio ballet pink transition tights
  • So Danca full sole ballet shoes (Pink40) *These shoes do not have the tie elastics.
  • Boys: White athletic T-shirt, Black athletic pants/shorts, Black athletic shorts can be worn in warm weather, Black ballet shoes, Hair pulled away from face
  • Adult: Comfortable clothes, socks

Preschool and Primary
  • Girls:                                            
  • Hair pulled back neatly away from face
  • Capezio short/long sleeve light blue leotard (no skirts or ruffle sleeves attached)
  • Capezio ballet pink transition tights
  • So Danca full sole ballet shoes leather (Pink40) *These shoes do not have the tie elastics.
  • Capezio black patent leather tap shoes (So Danca black patent leather tap shoes are also sold at Competitor's Closet and is an approved option)
  • (Optional) Light pink knit Ballet shrug + calf leg warmers (Leg warmers should be light pink to match tights, plain knit with no tassels, flowers, things hanging off, etc.)
  • Boys: White T-shirt, Black athletic pants, Black athletic shorts can be worn in warm weather, Black ballet shoes, Black tap shoes, Hair pulled away from face

Level 1/Level 2
  • Girls:
  • Hair: bun for Ballet *Arrive with hair in a bun or pulled back neatly and securely (ie. braids)
  • Capezio long sleeve black nylon leotard (134C) or short sleeve black leotard (tb132c/ tb133)
  • Capezio transition tights ballet pink (Ballet) and light suntan (Jazz/Tap)
  • *Pink tights should always be worn in ballet class. Students should not change tights for Jazz/Tap.  Light suntan tights are needed for performances.
  • So Danca split sole ballet slippers leather Pink40 (SD-60L)
  • Capezio jazz shoes caramel (EJ2-C)
  • Capezio Mary Jane tap shoes Caramel (3800)
  • (Optional) Black knit Ballet shrug + light pink calf leg warmers (Leg warmers should be light pink to match tights, plain knit with no tassels, flowers, things hanging off, etc.)
  • (Optional for Jazz/Tap) Solid black high waisted dance/compression shorts or leggings (no writing/rhinestones/etc.)
  • Boys: White athletic T-shirt, Black athletic pants, Black athletic shorts can be worn in warm weather, Black ballet shoes, Black tap shoes, Hair pulled away from face

Level 3/4
  • Girls:
  • Hair pulled away from face
  • Solid black one piece leotard
  • Light suntan transition tights
  • So Danca split sole ballet slipper Pink40 (SD-60L) or So Danca canvas ballet slipper 
  • Capezio jazz shoes black (EJ2)
  • Capezio tap shoe black (CG19) *This shoe has laces
  • Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H061)  or Capezio Hanami Pirouette Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H064W)
  • So Danca split sole ballet slippers leather pink (SD-60L) or canvas. Can also wear contemporary shoes for Ballet.
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression shorts or leggings (no writing/rhinestones/etc.)
  • (Optional) Black knit Ballet shrug
  • 12mm Double ring rhinestone earrings and skin tone spaghetti strap camisole are needed for all performances
  • Boys: White athletic T-shirt, Black athletic pants, Black athletic shorts can be worn in warm weather, Black ballet shoes, Black tap shoes, Hair pulled away from face

Hip Hop/Hippity Hop
  • Comfortable clothes and sneakers that have not been worn outside.  
  • No tight jeans.  
  • No shoes worn outside are permitted on the dance studio room floors. Please designate a pair of sneakers to be worn in class only.
  • Hip Hop only, not Hippity Hop: Needed for performances: any ALL black dance sneaker, Capezio transition light suntan tights, skin tone spaghetti strap camisole
  • *If you are taking a class before Hip Hop, put your Hip Hop clothes on over your previous dance wear.

Acro
  • Barefoot
  • Ages 3-7 (Pre/Prim): Capezio short sleeve light blue leotard and pink transition tights.
  • Ages 7+ (Level 1 & Up): Solid black leotards and pink/tan transition tights. Optional- fitted solid black athletic shorts/leggings. (Primary level 7 year olds can wear light blue leotard and pink transition tights.)
  • Acro Level I/II: Solid black leotard, pink/tan transition tights, black leggings required. (no crop tops or sports bras)
  • Boys: White fitted athletic shirt and athletic shorts

Company Classes

  • Closed Class, Preparatory, Pee Wee and Rhythmette dancers should arrive to class with their hair in a neat and secure bun ready for Ballet. 
  • Junior/Senior dancers bring hair supplies needed to put a bun in between classes. - Practice putting in your own bun!
  • Can wear any all black leotard - thick straps, not spaghettie strap. Jr/Sr can wear athletic top to jazz/contemporary/tap - not just a sports bra
  • Black bra if needed.
  • Have required camisole, rhinestone earrings, black long sleeve company leotard (Capezio TB 135 Adult, TB134C Child), high waist solid back leggings (fitted to ankle), Red cdds t shirt, CDDS warmup jacket, PW/Rhy/Jr/Sr white parade sneakers.
  • All jewelry, except small stud earrings, must be removed before entering the dance room. Do not make the teacher have to ask. This is a safety and dress code respect matter. Remove hoops
  • Warmup jackets are not to be worn in class.
  • When take a recreational class, follow recreational dress code.

Closed Class/Preparatory
  • Capezio long sleeve black Leotard (must have)
  • Any Solid Black leotard can be worn to class
  • Capezio transition tights ballet pink and light suntan, light suntan stirrup tights
  • So Danca split sole leather ballet slipper Pink (SD-60L)
  • Capezio jazz shoe caramel (EJ2-C)
  • Capezio Mary Jane tap shoes Caramel (3800)
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression shorts (no writing/rhinestones/etc.) - Optional for class, required for performances.
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression leggings (no writing/rhinestones/etc.) - Optional for class, required for performances.
  • Black or skin tone bra if visible
  • (Optional) Black knit Ballet shrug + light pink calf leg warmers  (Leg warmers should be light pink to match tights, plain knit with no tassels, flowers, things hanging off, etc.)
  • 10mm Double ring rhinestone earrings and Eurotard padded bra camisole liner skin tone (44821) are needed for all performances

Pee Wee Company
  • Capezio long sleeve black Leotard (must have)
  • Any Solid black leotard may be worn to class
  • Capezio transition tights ballet pink and light suntan, light suntan stirrup tights
  • So Danca split sole leather ballet slipper Pink (SD-60L)
  • Capezio jazz shoe caramel (EJ2-C)
  • Capezio Mary Jane tap shoes Caramel (3800)
  • Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H061)  or Capezio Hanami Pirouette Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H064W) 
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression shorts (no writing/rhinestones/etc.) - Optional for class, required for performances.
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression leggings (no writing/rhinestones/etc.) - Optional for class, required for performances.
  • Black or skin tone bra if visible
  • (Optional) Black knit Ballet shrug + light pink calf leg warmers  (Leg warmers should be light pink to match tights, plain knit with no tassels, flowers, things hanging off, etc.)
  • 10mm Double ring rhinestone earrings and Eurotard padded bra camisole liner skin tone (44821) are needed for all performances

Rhythmettes/Jr/Sr Company
  • Capezio long sleeve black Leotard (must have)
  • Any solid black leotard may be worn to class
  • Tights must always be worn
  • Capezio transition tights ballet pink and light suntan
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression shorts (no writing/rhinestones/etc.)
  • Solid black high waisted dance/compression leggings (no writing/rhinestones/etc.)
  • Black or skin tone bra if visible
  • So Danca split sole ballet slipper Pink (SD-60L) for performance
  • So Danca canvas ballet slipper Pink may be worn in class
  • Capezio jazz shoe caramel and black (EJ2-C)
  • Capezio tap shoe black (CG19) 
  • Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H061)  or Capezio Hanami Pirouette Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H064W) 
  • Character Shoe TBA
  • (Optional) Black knit Ballet shrug + light pink calf leg warmers  (Leg warmers should be light pink to match tights, plain knit with no tassels, flowers, things hanging off, etc.)
  • 12mm Double ring rhinestone earrings and Eurotard padded bra camisole liner skin tone (44821) are needed for all performances

Session Classes

Yoga
  • Capri or full length athletic leggings
  • Full length athletic top
  • (Young yogis may not wear just a sports bra or crop top.)

Contemporary 7-11
  • Black leotard or Fitted black full length athletic top
  • Solid black dance shorts or leggings
  • Capezio Pirouette II Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H061)  or Capezio Hanami Pirouette Canvas Contemporary Shoe Nude (H064W)
  • Boys: Any color athletic shirt, black athletic pants

Musical Theater 7-11
  • Black leotard
  • Tan tights
  • Solid black dance shorts or leggings
  • Jazz shoes
  • For ages 12-17, optional- character shoes if you have them (not required)

Adult Fitness
  • Any athletic clothes you are comfortable in
  • Sneakers not worn outside or barefoot