A dress code fosters unity, discipline, and professionalism in the studio. Proper dance attire allows instructors to clearly observe alignment and technique, while ensuring students can move safely and confidently. Certain classes, such as Tap and Ballet, require specific shoes or dancewear, which help support proper training and enhance performance. A consistent dress code also helps create a focused, distraction-free learning environment where every dancer can thrive.
Local Options:
Target and Walmart usually carry a great selection of affordable dancewear for younger dancers. For a wider selection, The Dance Store in Salem (1127 Broadway St NE, Salem 97301) is a great choice.
Online:
For online purchases, we recommend Amazon which offers a wide variety of styles and sizes for all ages.
All Dancers
Hair should be worn off the neck for all classes.
Dancers may not wear jewelry that interferes with movement.
Ballet
Ages 3-8:
Pink ballet shoes with elastic, pink tights, and any color leotard. The leotard may have graphics on the front and/or an attached skirt.Ages 9 & Up:
Pink ballet shoes with elastic, pink tights, and any color leotard. Dancers may wear a skirt. For those that choose to wear full length leggings or dance shorts, please wear tights underneath shorts, and a full length fitted top.Males:
Dark sweats or long shorts, a t-shirt, and black ballet shoes with elastic.Adults:
Ballet attire that you can move well in. If you are more comfortable in full length leggings and a top rather than tights and a leotard, that is fine.Ballet/Tap Combo:
Pink ballet shoes with elastic, pink tights, any color leotard (may have graphics on the front and/or an attached skirt), and black tap shoes.Ballet/Jazz Combo:
Dancers may wear ballet or jazz clothing, and either pink ballet slippers or black jazz shoes. This class generally does a jazz dance in the recital.
Other Classes
Tap:
Any dance attire and black tap shoes.Jazz:
Full length leggings and a fitted tee shirt - or - dance shorts with tights underneath, and a full length fitted top. Black jazz shoes for K-8th grade. Tan jazz shoes for high school advanced dancers.Modern:
Full length leggings and a tee shirt - or - dance shorts with tights underneath, and a full length fitted top. Footwear is half-soles or bare feet.Hip Hop:
Full length leggings or pants and full length tops that the dancer can easily move in. Athletic shoes.
Amanda Roper