TDC Dress Code Policy

Correct dance attire is required so that our instructors can properly train students and is an important part of the discipline instilled in a young dancer. Proper attire and shoes are required for each class.

Hair should be pulled back out of your face for all classes without hair hanging in the face.

Cover ups should be worn whenever not in class at the studio and in the parking lot. 

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Tots Classes (2y/o through Combo): Solid color leotard and pink or skin tone tights. No attached skirts. Hair pulled out of face. Pink/skin tone ballet shoes to match tights and black tap shoes with tap ties/velcro. All shoes should be labeled with the dancer’s name.​

 

Ballet/Pointe**: Girls: Black leotard and pink or skin tone tights for all lower levels. Junior and older advanced dancers may wear any solid color leotard  All levels must wear skin tone footed/convertible tights with ballet shoes that are the same color as the tights. Fitted knit “warmers” are acceptable. Hair should be secured tightly in a bun or similar fashion, no ponytails. Pointe shoes are selected on an individual basis with instructor approval.  Boys: Black tights, fitted dance pants, or shorts, plain white T-shirt or leotard, black or white Ballet shoes with matching socks, and a dance belt.

 

Jazz/Tap/Lyrical/Contemporary: Fitted dance clothing; jazz pants, bike shorts, leggings, camisoles, and cropped dance tops are acceptable. Be sure that clothing is properly sized. Hair should be secured such that it does not hit your face when turning. Jazz shoes or half soles should be worn. 

 

Hip Hop: Comfortable, fitted clothing. Remember that Hip Hop usually involves floor work, so long pants should be worn. Clean tennis shoes are required as shoes should not leave scuff marks or debris (such as mud or dirt) in the studio. Loose clothing may be worn over fitted clothes.

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Shoes: Ballet: pink or skin tone ballet shoe to match tights - black or white with matching socks for boys - full sole leather ballet shoes required under age 8, Bloch Performa is preferred for dancers 8+

Jazz: skin tone leather pull on boot - Theatricals Ultimate Competition is preferred

Lyrical: skin tone half sole lyrical shoes - Theatricals Lyrical Flow is preferred

Tap: black tap shoes - Theatricals T9500 is preferred for dancers rookie and older and Theatricals Pro MX11C is preferred for dancers combo and younger. Hip Hop: any tennis shoe or sneaker is acceptable for Hip Hop class. Please designate one pair of clean tennis shoes or sneakers as your "Hip Hop shoes". Street shoes should not be worn inside the studios. 

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**Ballet tradition has long included pink tights, which were originally intended to create a seamless leg line for dancers with lighter skin tones. To ensure that all dancers have the same polished and professional appearance, we ask that students wear tights and shoes that closely match their natural skin tone. This allows every dancer’s lines to be highlighted beautifully and equitably on stage and in class.​