Dress Code
We will also be working through the summer on building our own little dancewear store for your convenience.
We value modesty in our dress code because it promotes focus, respect, and confidence. This allows dancers to honor their bodies and keep the attention on their artistry, not just their appearance.
Though we love it that you like to express yourself with jewelry, they can become a distraction to yourself and others. During class, dancers are required to remove bracelets and necklaces. Earrings are acceptable as long as they don't become a distraction.
For dancers in pointe class, our teachers will help you find the best pointe shoes for students based on their preliminary assessment. It is important that dancers also purchase the necessary items for sewing their pointe shoes. Christie at Dance Wear of Vero Beach will be scheduled to come into the studio for professional fittings one time during the year. Pointe assessments are scheduled based on availability.
Young men in all classes: White dance t-shirt, black tights/pants, black dance shorts (optional), black canvas or leather ballet shoes, dance belt. Hair must be styled away from the face. Tap shoes will be required for tap class.
Young women:
Corresponding leotard below, ballet pink convertible tights, canvas (preferred) or leather split-sole ballet shoes, ballet skirts (optional), ballet sweater (optional), and any warm-up clothing pieces that are specifically designed for ballet. Regular sweaters, sweatshirts, or baggy pants are not allowed. Hair MUST be worn up in a proper ballet bun. Short hair that won't go into a bun MUST be in a ponytail and very short hair MUST be pulled back away from the face. If a student shows up to class without their hair done properly, the teacher will insist that it is fixed before class begins.
Pre-Ballet - Light pink leotards
Intro to Ballet & Tap - Light purple leotards
Beginner Ballet - Deep pink leotards
Ballet 1 - Deep purple or black leotards
Ballet 2 - Deep red or burgundy leotards
Ballet 3 - Navy blue or teal leotards
Ballet 4 - Any color or black leotards
Open Barre Class - Any choice of leotard
Adult Cultural Dance - Any choice of dancewear or activewear
Elective Classes - Any leotard the dancer is currently wearing in their ballet class or black. Tap shoes will be required for tap class. Lyrical requires half-sole shoes or bare feet.
Mommy & Me - Any comfortable outfit that won't be a tripping hazard or get in the way of jumping and stretching on the floor. Socks or ballet shoes are recommended but bare feet are acceptable as well.
