Personal appearance plays an important part in our dance program. All students are required to dress uniformly and to be well groomed for their dance lessons. Excessive holes and runs in tights are not allowed. Hair must be pulled up and tightly secured in a bun, ponytail or braids. Street shoes and cover-ups must be worn to and from the studio.
Dancewear gives the dancer a classic, well-groomed appearance and allows for the instructor to see the lines and muscles of the body. Cover-ups including but not limited to the following are not allowed in class: T-shirts, sweatshirts, baggy dance pants, pajamas or jeans.
Long sleeved leotards and form fitting dance sweaters available at Dancewear stores are acceptable. Dance sweatshirts may be used for pre-dance waiting room warmth, or during class in extreme cold weather.
Male uniform for all classes besides Hip Hop is white shirt, black pants, black shoes.
Dancewear gives the dancer a classic, well-groomed appearance and allows for the instructor to see the lines and muscles of the body. Cover-ups including but not limited to the following are not allowed in class: T-shirts, sweatshirts, baggy dance pants, pajamas or jeans.
Long sleeved leotards and form fitting dance sweaters available at Dancewear stores are acceptable. Dance sweatshirts may be used for pre-dance waiting room warmth, or during class in extreme cold weather.
Male uniform for all classes besides Hip Hop is white shirt, black pants, black shoes.
BALLET
All ballet students wear pink ballet shoes and Capezio “BALLET PINK” TIGHTS in footed or transition style.
Any style leotard is permitted.
Male dancers wear white shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes.
Any style leotard is permitted.
Male dancers wear white shirt, black pants, black ballet shoes.
Ballet Class Title |
Leotard Required |
Dance Skirt Permitted? |
Pre-Ballet |
Light Pink Leotard |
No |
Primary Beginner, I, II, III |
Black Leotard |
No |
Beginning Elementary/Mini |
Royal Blue Leotard |
No |
Beginning Intermediate/Junior |
Purple Leotard |
No |
Intermediate/Senior |
Hunter Green Leotard |
Yes |
Advanced |
Black Leotard |
Yes |
PLEASE NOTE: Ballet students with consecutive classes should wear the ballet uniform for all classes
PLUS...
Class Title |
Leotard Required |
Tights |
Shoes |
Age 5-7 Tap - Junior Level |
Black Leotard |
Capezio "Caramel" in transition or footed style |
Mary Jane style in Capezio "Caramel" |
Tap Senior-Advanced + Male Tap Dancers |
Black Leotard (any style shirt for males) |
Capezio "Caramel" in transition or footed style. Any style shirt or pant for males |
Black Oxford lace-up style preferred |
Jazz |
Black Leotard |
Capezio "Caramel" in transition or footed style |
Slip-on gore style boots in Capezio "Caramel" |
Lyrical/Contemporary |
Any Leotard |
Capezio "Ballet Pink" or "Caramel" in transition, stirrup, or footless style |
Barefoot or socks |
Hip Hop |
N/A |
N/A |
Clean shoes that have NOT BEEN WORN OUTSIDE |
PLEASE NOTE: Consult with your dancer’s teacher before purchasing new dance shoes.
Students at the Mini/Junior/Senior/Advanced levels may wear tight fitting black dance shorts in Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical/Contemporary.
Ensemble members must have Capezio "Caramel" Stirrup style tights for their competition/extra performances.
Students at the Mini/Junior/Senior/Advanced levels may wear tight fitting black dance shorts in Jazz, Tap, and Lyrical/Contemporary.
Ensemble members must have Capezio "Caramel" Stirrup style tights for their competition/extra performances.
DANCEWEAR STORES
We do carry some tights and leotards at The Dance Centre- you can check with us first before buying. Otherwise, we recommend you buy online or visit one of the following stores for your dancewear and shoes:
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
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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