Dress Code

Dress Code

We want our students to feel confident and comfortable. Dress code requirements are for safety reasons and technical development, and apply to all genders. All additional garments (t-shirts, tanks, hoodies, etc.) worn on top of the dress code must be “The School” branded.

Acro
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All Levels Bodysuit with footless tights OR athletic fitted tank top, with leggings/dance/bike shorts. Note, bare knees are not recommended in acro. Barefoot only. Hair secured away from the face.
Aerial
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All Levels Bodysuit, unitard or form-fitting athletic tank and leggings/footless tights. No baggy clothing. Skin on body and legs should not be exposed for safety. Silks burns are very painful! No shoes or socks. Absolutely no jewellery (small stud earrings permitted). Hair secured away from the face.
Ballet
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All Levels Bodysuit and pink ballet tights OR black leggings & form-fitting tank or dance t-shirt. Optional: ballet skirt, socks. Pink or black leather/canvas ballet shoes with elastics. No gymnastic slippers. Hair secured off the face and into a bun.
Contemporary
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All Levels Bodysuit with tights OR tight-fitted tank top or t-shirt with leggings/dance/bike shorts. Bare feet (footwear for year two discussed with instructor). Hair secured away from the face.
Fitness
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All Levels Comfortable clothing such as leggings, shorts, sweatpants, t-shirt, tank. No baggy clothing. Indoor running shoes with non-marking soles. Hair secured away from the face.
Gymnastics & Dance Combo
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All Levels Little ones: Any comfortable, form fitted clothing. Parents: clothig you can move in, bare feet or socks. Little ones: Barefoot or socks. Hair secured away from the face.
Hip Hop
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All Levels “The School” or plain tank top, t-shirt, or dance sweater with leggings, sweatpants, or dance/bike shorts. Indoor running shoes with non-marking soles. Hair secured away from the face.
Jazz
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All Levels Bodysuit with full foot/convertible tights or athletic leggings. OR tight-fitted athletic style tank/t-shirt with leggings/dance/bike shorts. Black leather jazz shoes (slip-on). Hair secured away from the face.
Jazz / Tap Combo
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All Levels Bodysuit with full foot/convertible tights OR tight-fitted tank/t-shirt with leggings/dance/bike shorts. Black jazz shoes (slip-on) AND black tap shoes (“Mary Jane” or “Oxford” style). No gymnastic slippers. Hair secured away from the face.
Parkour
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All Levels Sweatpants, shorts, leggings, t-shirt, tank, or sweatshirt. No baggy clothing. No hats. Clean indoor running shoes (outdoor footwear not permitted). Hair secured away from the face.
Tap
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Pre-Primary – Primary Bodysuit with full foot/convertible tights OR tight-fitted tank/t-shirt with leggings/dance/bike shorts. Black patent or leather “Mary Jane” or “Oxford” style tap shoes. Hair secured away from the face.
Junior + Same as above. Black leather Oxford-style tap shoes. Hair secured away from the face.

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