On This Page:

  1. Where to Buy Dance Wear & Order Forms

  2. Class Dress Code

  3. Recital Dress Code

1. Where to Buy Dance Wear

Dancers are welcome to purchase dance wear and tights from whichever retailer they choose to wear to class.

Based on final recital/competition costume selection, dancers may require different coloured tights to wear at recitals than what is listed below to ensure consistency in costuming.

We do encourage families to purchase tights through our order forms, where our supplier is providing high-quality dance tights at a great price. Not only will you spend less on these tights than most other dance tights, it will also mean that each dance class will have a more consistent look on stage.

Please know that ripped tights are not permitted at recital.


To order through our studio, please download the order forms and follow the included instructions:

Dance Wear Order Form
Tight order form

There are many second hand shoes in our lobby available to borrow until no longer in use. Please return them when done with them.

You can often find great second hand dance wear in the KL and Area Dance wear sale/Exchange Facebook group that are suitable for class time.

2. Class Dress Code

To set your dancer up for success in, it really does start with dress code. Being in the proper “dance wear” will put your dancer into “dance mode.” And that’s when they can really put their focus into learning, growing, and perfecting their abilities.

Proper dance wear also enables the teacher to see the dancers' positions and movements in order to give necessary corrections for the benefit of the dancer's education while also ensuring safe execution of the moves. 

Dancers not wearing the proper attire may be asked to sit the class out.

Below are basic direction applicable to classes.

HAIR
Make sure your dancer has their hair pulled back and out of the way so that it doesn’t become a hindrance or get in their way. The best hair solution often depends on the individual dancer and their hair. For example, very long hair does best in a low bun or braid so that it doesn’t get stepped on. Shorter hair will be just fine in a low ponytail.

UNIFORM

Girls: black body suit, pink convertible tights. Dance shorts permitted for all classes except ballet, where a ballet skirt/wrap is permitted.

  • Saturday Classes (Boogie Babies, Mini Movers, Tiny Tap, Kinder Acro) may wear any coloured bodysuit however we recommend black as it may be required for recitals as well.

Boys: Black shorts or pants that are not restricting to movement and white or black shirt (tank or short sleeved).

Acro dancer? Please review the full Acro dress code here to ensure your dancer is set up to be safe.

JEWELRY
Jewelry and dance don’t mix well. For the safety of your dancer, and the teacher, only stud earrings are allowed.

FOOTWEAR
Please follow the Recital Dress Code.

3. Recital Dress Code

  • Boogie Babies:

    • Girls: Pink ballet shoes, ballet pink tights

    • Boys: black ballet shoes or black gymnastic slipper, black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved)

  • Mini Movers:

    • Girls: Pink ballet shoes (split sole leather ballet shoe with a single elastic or full sole), pink tights

    • Boys: black ballet shoes or black gymnastic slipper, black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved)

  • Tiny Tappers:

    • Girls: Beige tights

    • Boys: Black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved)

    • Shoes: Patent leather tyette tap shoes

  • Kinder Acro / Acro:

    • Girls: Beige footless tights

    • Boys: Black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved)

    • Please review the full Acro dress code here to ensure your dancer is set up to be safe.

  • Jazz:

    • Girls: beige tights, tan jazz shoes

    • Boys: Black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved), and black jazz shoe

  • Tap:

    • Girls: Beige tights.

    • Boys: Black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved)

    • Shoes: Black leather lace-up tap shoes (may be split sole).

  • Ballet:

    • Ballet pink tights, pink ballet shoes (leather and full sole is preferred but not mandatory for recreational students. Full sole promotes the dancer to work their arches more and ensure strong pointed toes)

    • Boys: Black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved), and black ballet shoes or black gymnastic slippers.

  • Pointe:

    • Ballet pink tights, pointe shoes (as arranged by the studio)

  • Hip Hop & Breakdance:

    • Shoes: Clean, indoor running shoes or hip hop boots/shoes. No shoes worn outside will be permitted

    • Hats encouraged

  • Musical Theatre:

    • Girls: beige tights, tan jazz shoes

    • Boys: Black shorts or pants, black shirt (tank or short sleeved), and black jazz shoe

  • Lyrical / Contemp

    • Tights: beige footless

    • Shoes: Capezio Women's H07 footUndeez, Bloch Spin Half Sole Shoe or Apolo Performance Socks. Regular socks are not permitted for safety reasons unless specifically approved for a class. 

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