Dance Class Dress Code
A polished, modest look to match our studio standards. Review the required attire for each class type below.
Acro & Tumbling
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights (stirrup, footless, or convertible) of any color.
- ‣ Shorts or leggings may be worn over the leotard, but tights are required.
- ‣ Dancers are barefoot.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Dancers are barefoot.
Ballet 1–5 & Pre-Ballet
Girls
- ‣ Black leotard.
- ‣ Pink tights.
- ‣ Pink ballet shoes.
- ‣ Hair secured neatly in a bun.
Shoe reference: Bloch S0625L (or similar — generic brands acceptable if color and style match)
Boys
- ‣ Black fitted shorts or jazz pants.
- ‣ White fitted t-shirt tucked in.
- ‣ Black ballet shoes with white socks.
Applies to levels Pre-Ballet through Ballet 5.
Students not dressed in proper ballet attire will not be permitted into class.
Broadway Heels
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Skirts, leggings, or shorts may be worn over the leotard.
- ‣ Tan 1.5" character heels required.
Shoe reference: Bloch S0379 Tan or Capezio 550 Tan (similar styles acceptable if colors match)
Hip-Hop / Funk
Girls
- ‣ Yoga pants or sweatpants and a t-shirt.
- ‣ No midriffs allowed.
- ‣ Black sneakers (only available at MSDA).
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
Jazz
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Skirts, leggings, or shorts may be worn over the leotard.
- ‣ Tan eclipse jazz shoes.
Boys
- ‣ Jazz pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Tan eclipse jazz shoes.
Shoes available for purchase in the office.
Generic brands acceptable as long as color and style match.
Leaps & Turns
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Shorts or leggings may be worn over the leotard.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
Lyrical / Contemporary
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Shorts, leggings, or a skirt may be worn over the leotard.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
Modern
Girls
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Dancers are barefoot.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Dancers are barefoot.
Mommy & Me
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Skirts or shorts may be worn over the leotard.
- ‣ Pink ballet shoes.
Shoe reference: Capezio 212C
Boys
- ‣ Jazz pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Black ballet shoes.
Moms wear comfortable clothing.
Musical Theater
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Skirts or shorts may be worn over the leotard.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
Pom
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Shorts or skirt may be worn over the leotard.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
Pointe & Pre-Pointe
Girls
- ‣ Black leotard and pink tights.
- ‣ Skirts may be worn.
- ‣ Hair should be secured neatly in a bun.
For pointe shoes: please check with your instructor for shoe recommendations based on your foot shape and level.
Students not dressed in proper ballet attire will not be permitted into class.
Tap
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color with a skirt or shorts, OR jazz pants and a t-shirt.
- ‣ Ages 6+: Tan lace tap shoes.
- ‣ Ages 2.5–6.5: Tan velcro tap shoes.
Boys
- ‣ Athletic shorts or pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Black tap shoes (tie-up).
Shoes are required for class and the recital.
Tap & Ballet Combo
Girls
- ‣ Leotard and tights of any color.
- ‣ Skirts or shorts may be worn over the leotard.
- ‣ Pink ballet shoes and tan tap shoes.
Shoe reference: Pink ballet shoes: Body Wrappers 201C or Capezio 212C · Tan tap shoes: Capezio 3800 Caramel
Boys
- ‣ Jazz pants and a t-shirt of any color.
- ‣ Black ballet shoes and black tap shoes (velcro or tie).
General Reminders
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Proper dress code attire is required for ALL classes. Students not dressed correctly may not be permitted into class.
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Hair should be pulled back and secured for all dance classes.
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Shoes are required for the recital in all classes that require them for regular sessions.
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Dance shoes are available for purchase at the MSDA office for select styles.
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If you have questions about attire, contact the office before your dancer's first class.
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