THE SCHOOL CREATIVE ARTS
Dress code ✦
Dress code is applicable to all genders. Leotards can be any colour.
No jewellery in any class. Proper attire supports safe movement, clear alignment and fewer snagging hazards.
BALLET
Preschool / Parent & Child: Leotard with or without tights and leather or canvas ballet shoes. If wearing a skirt, choose a pink circle skirt with an elastic waist.
Primary / Junior: Leotard, skin-tone tights, skin-tone ballet shoes and a pink circle skirt with an elastic waist; or a fitted black tee, black dance leggings and skin-tone ballet shoes.
Elementary / Intermediate: Leotard, skin-tone tights, skin-tone ballet shoes and a black Capezio 3/4 wrap skirt; or a fitted black tee, black dance leggings and skin-tone ballet shoes.
Hair: Secure bun.
JAZZ
Leotard with full-foot or convertible tights or fitted leggings; or athletic-fit tee with slim athletic pants. Optional fitted shorts over tights. Knees covered; no crop tops.
Shoes: Black or skin-tone leather slip-on jazz shoes.
Hair: Sleek ponytail.
TAP
Clothing: Leotard with full-foot or convertible tights, or fitted leggings; alternatively, an athletic-fit tee with slim athletic pants. Optional fitted shorts may be worn over tights.
No crop tops.
Primary shoes: Oxford or Mary Jane tap shoes.
Junior and older shoes: Black Oxford tap shoes.
Patent tap shoes are discouraged.
Hair: Sleek ponytail.
ACRO
Leotard or straight-cut athletic tee with stirrup tights or fitted athletic leggings. Optional fitted shorts over tights. Knees covered; no crop tops.
Feet: Bare.
Hair: Bun.
LYRICAL
Leotard with transition or stirrup tights, or fitted leggings. An athletic-fit tee with slim athletic pants is also an option.
Knees must be covered.
No crop tops.
Shoes: Foot Paws or Dance Paws in your skin tone. No FootUndeez.
Hair: Sleek ponytail or bun.
HIP HOP
Joggers, long shorts or loose clothing with a bodysuit, athletic tee or fitted top. Hoodie optional.
Shoes: Indoor runners or dance sneakers.
Hair: Sleek ponytail.
AERIAL SILKS
Leotard with long leggings. Bare feet.
No jewellery. No zippers, clips, buttons or other hardware that could catch on or damage the silks.
GYM / DANCE
Preschool / Parent & Child: Comfortable clothing they can move in; bare feet.
Participating parents: Bare feet or socks.
PARKOUR
Clothing: Athletic t-shirt/tank with joggers or athletic shorts (nothing loose that could snag).
Shoes: Clean indoor athletic sneakers (good grip; non-marking).
Hair: Securely tied back.
Remove jewellery; knee/elbow pads optional for beginners.
WHERE TO PURCHASE
All items available at the studio. Shoe sizes are limited - buy early.
Gymnastics and satin indoor slippers are unsuitable. On Amazon, buy only dance-specific brands such as Mondor, Bloch, Só Dança or Capezio.
Images show outfit options, not items to wear all at once.