WHY DO WE HAVE A UNIFORM POLICY? Personal appearance plays an important part in our dance program. Proper dance attire helps our teachers see the lines and muscles to instruct correct placement of the dancer form, plus uniformity allows our teachers to get a clearer view of the class to allow proper corrections to the group. Our webpage is the best resource to help you determine what is required for your dancer’s classes, as we offer colored charts (to help you determine proper color matches and styles needed) and links (to help you purchase the items, including our own online store).
We always recommend checking with us before purchasing your dancewear items!
REVOLUTION BRAND ITEMS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR ONLINE STORE. PLEASE FOLLOW THEIR SIZE CHARTS. WE HAVE SHOE SIZERS AVAILABLE AT THE DANCE CENTRE IF YOU'D LIKE TO TRY ON SIZES BEFORE YOU BUY!
CAPEZIO BRAND ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH CAPEZIO.COM, AMAZON, OR AT LOCAL DANCEWEAR STORES.
To access our online store click here... but refer to the charts below first to know what to buy!
We always recommend checking with us before purchasing your dancewear items!
REVOLUTION BRAND ITEMS CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR ONLINE STORE. PLEASE FOLLOW THEIR SIZE CHARTS. WE HAVE SHOE SIZERS AVAILABLE AT THE DANCE CENTRE IF YOU'D LIKE TO TRY ON SIZES BEFORE YOU BUY!
CAPEZIO BRAND ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH CAPEZIO.COM, AMAZON, OR AT LOCAL DANCEWEAR STORES.
To access our online store click here... but refer to the charts below first to know what to buy!
A NOTE TO RETURNING STUDENTS
This is the first season of our new Uniform Policy. If you are not ready to purchase new tights or shoes for your dancer (ex: last seasons are still in good condition, still fit your dancer appropriately, just bought new ones), then you can wait to purchase the new tights and shoes required when you are ready to do so! We do anticipate that there will be a phase out process and that is perfectly okay. Our hope is that if not by Nutcracker (for performing dancers), then by Competition (for Ensemble dancers), Picture Day & Recital is when all dancers will be in their required tights and shoes.
LEOTARD REQUIREMENTS Any brand or style of leotard is permitted, but leotard color requirements vary by age/level. Male danseurs wear white t-shirt, black pants.
LEOTARD REQUIREMENTS Any brand or style of leotard is permitted, but leotard color requirements vary by age/level. Male danseurs wear white t-shirt, black pants.
TIGHTS & SHOES Tights & shoe colors vary between brands, so please make sure you are purchasing The Dance Centre's required tights brand, specific color, and style. Excessive holes and runs in tights are not allowed. NEW THIS SEASON: To promote inclusivity, The Dance Centre has decided to use skin tone tights & shoes as part of our uniform policy. We also want to make sure we are matching tights color to shoe color as best as possible, which creates a long leg line, so please refer to our webpage to determine your proper color match(es), brands & styles required. Not entirely certain of your shade? Ask us for help in finding your match!
*If a tights style is not included in the chart, then your required style depends on if your dancer is taking multiple types of dance classes. Ask us if you’re not sure!
*Different styles of tights may be required for Picture Day/Recital.
*Male danseurs wear white T-shirt, black pants, Revolution Ballet shoes in Black, Revolution Jazz Shoes in Black, Oxford Style (lace-up) Tap Shoes in Black
*If a tights style is not included in the chart, then your required style depends on if your dancer is taking multiple types of dance classes. Ask us if you’re not sure!
*Different styles of tights may be required for Picture Day/Recital.
*Male danseurs wear white T-shirt, black pants, Revolution Ballet shoes in Black, Revolution Jazz Shoes in Black, Oxford Style (lace-up) Tap Shoes in Black
*Age 8-9 Jazz/Lyrical Combo plus any other Lyrical/Contemporary class are required to have the Stirrup Style of their color/brand that matches their skin tone
HAIR Hair must be pulled up away from the neck and face and tightly secured. Loose ponytails or braids can make it more difficult for dancers to execute turns properly. Please pack extra hair ties in your dancer’s dance bags!
COVER-UPS Street shoes and cover-ups should be worn to and from the studio, but not in class. Dance sweaters, long-sleeved leotards, or athletic jackets available at dancewear stores may be worn during class in extreme cold weather.
*Tight Fitting Black Dance Shorts may be worn by students only at the Mini, Junior & Senior/Advanced levels during Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical/Contemporary classes only (not Ballet).
*A Lightweight Ballet Skirt may be worn by students only at the Mini, Junior, & Senior/Advanced levels during Ballet and Ballet Technique classes.
ENSEMBLE Junior and Senior/Advanced Ensemble members must have Capezio, Stirrup Style tights in their skin-tone match color for their competition/extra performances.
HOW TO PURCHASE
To access our online store click here.
All Revolution brand items can be purchased directly through our online store and can ONLY be purchased there. PLEASE REFER TO THEIR SIZE CHARTS.WE HAVE SHOE SIZERS AVAILABLE AT THE DANCE CENTRE IF YOU'D LIKE TO TRY ON SIZES BEFORE YOU BUY!
CAPEZIO BRAND ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH CAPEZIO.COM, AMAZON, OR AT LOCAL DANCEWEAR STORES.
To access our online store click here... but refer to the charts below first to know what to buy! If you are required to purchase Capezio brand items, look for the link in each class description within our online store or follow these links below (if you need children's sizes, look below shoe sizes on these pages for link to Child Sizes):
Capezio Transition Tights
Capezio Stirrup Tights
Capezio Ballet Shoes
Capezio Jazz Shoes
Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Capezio Oxford Style (Lace-Up) Tap Shoes (any brand of Oxford lace-up Tap shoes are okay for boys & Sr/Adv level)
We always recommend checking with us before purchasing your dancewear items!
The Following Options Offer Leotards, Pointe Shoes, other Oxford Style Tap Shoes, and May Offer Required Capezio Brand Items:
Did you know the Dance Centre has a dancewear Resale group on Facebook for Dance Centre families? Be sure to join it!
Bee's Ballet to Blades
6025 N Wayne Rd, Westland
(734) 728-7596
The Dancer's Boutique
6585 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
(734) 973-1178
Dance World
19195 Merriman, Livonia
(248) 477-0520
https://www.discountdance.com
https://www.dancewearsolutions.com
https://www.capezio.com
All Revolution brand items can be purchased directly through our online store and can ONLY be purchased there. PLEASE REFER TO THEIR SIZE CHARTS.WE HAVE SHOE SIZERS AVAILABLE AT THE DANCE CENTRE IF YOU'D LIKE TO TRY ON SIZES BEFORE YOU BUY!
CAPEZIO BRAND ITEMS CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH CAPEZIO.COM, AMAZON, OR AT LOCAL DANCEWEAR STORES.
To access our online store click here... but refer to the charts below first to know what to buy! If you are required to purchase Capezio brand items, look for the link in each class description within our online store or follow these links below (if you need children's sizes, look below shoe sizes on these pages for link to Child Sizes):
Capezio Transition Tights
Capezio Stirrup Tights
Capezio Ballet Shoes
Capezio Jazz Shoes
Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Capezio Oxford Style (Lace-Up) Tap Shoes (any brand of Oxford lace-up Tap shoes are okay for boys & Sr/Adv level)
We always recommend checking with us before purchasing your dancewear items!
The Following Options Offer Leotards, Pointe Shoes, other Oxford Style Tap Shoes, and May Offer Required Capezio Brand Items:
Did you know the Dance Centre has a dancewear Resale group on Facebook for Dance Centre families? Be sure to join it!
Bee's Ballet to Blades
6025 N Wayne Rd, Westland
(734) 728-7596
The Dancer's Boutique
6585 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor
(734) 973-1178
Dance World
19195 Merriman, Livonia
(248) 477-0520
https://www.discountdance.com
https://www.dancewearsolutions.com
https://www.capezio.com
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