Dress Code
What to wear? We’re here to offer guidance on how to dress for class. See below:
Students are expected to wear the appropriate attire and shoes, based on the class, as listed. Students not in proper dress code will be asked to sit out. Dress code is for the proper dance training of your child, and is not optional.
All Students:
- Hair MUST be neatly and tightly pulled back
- Ballet: girl’s hair must be in a TIGHT, NEAT bun with no flyaways, hair nets preferred.
- Children: No jewelry except small earrings
- You may bring a water bottle, but leave it by the door
- Unless specified, leotards may be in a simple style of your choosing.
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Recommended Stores:
Dancer’s Image (driving, commuter rail, MBTA green line and short walk)
612 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02460 | 617.964.4070
Open 10-7 daily (Friday 10-6, Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5)
548 Mass Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139 | 617.354.2987
Hours: Sunday 12-5pm, Tuesdays off
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| LEVEL | LEOTARD | TIGHTS/SOCKS | BLOCH® SLIPPERS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Dance | BLOCH® light pink tank or short sleeve | White ankle socks | Pink leather ballet, full sole |
| Ballet/ Tap/ Jazz Combo | BLOCH® white tank or short sleeve | BLOCH® Light pink with closed foot | Pink leather ballet, full sole. Students will need tap shoes for February 1 and thereafter. |
| Beg Ballet I | BLOCH® lavender | BLOCH® Light pink with closed foot | Pink leather ballet, full sole |
| Beg Ballet II | BLOCH® pastel blue | BLOCH® Light pink with closed foot | Pink leather ballet, full sole |
| Beg Ballet III | BLOCH® royal blue | BLOCH® Light Pink with closed foot | Pink leather ballet, full sole |
| Int. Ballet I/II/III | BLOCH® navy blue | BLOCH® Ballet Pink tights, convertible is okay | Pink ballet, full or split sole |
| Adv Ballet I/II | BLOCH® Solid Black | BLOCH® Ballet Pink tights, convertible is okay | Pink ballet, full or split sole |
| Honors Ballet/ Conditioning/ Variations | Same leotard as your ballet level | Same tights as your ballet level | Same as your ballet level |
| Boys | Tight white tee shirt or white leotard | Black tights, jazz pants or bike shorts | White ballet w/ full sole, thin white mid-calf socks |
| Jazz/ Tap | Solid color leotard (use colors above) | BLOCH® Tan tights with closed foot | Tan jazz shoes (lace-less), black tap shoes NO PATENT LEATHER, NO LACES |
| Tap | Solid color leotard (use colors above) | BLOCH® Tan tights with closed foot | black tap shoes NO PATENT LEATHER, NO LACES |
| Modern/ Lyrical/ Contemporary/ Afro Jazz | Solid color leotard (use colors above) | BLOCH® Tan footless tights footless, not convertible (dancers may wear black jazz shorts w/ bare legs), dance skirts are permitted | No shoes necessary, Foot undeez are permitted for rehearsal only |
| Hip Hop- all styles | Solid color, slim fit tee shirt or tank top, NO LOGOS. | Black hip hop pants, no logos, no jeans | Black jazz sneakers (you may not wear them outside studio) or solid black sneakers with no other colors |
| Folklorico | Girls: tee shirt/ tank Boys: tee shirt | Girls: leggings, yoga pant (skirts provided) Boys: shorts, sweats or loose jeans | Girls: folklorico shoes Boys: folklorico boots (teacher will order or provide) |
| Irish Step | Solid color leotard (use colors above for your age level) | BLOCH® Black tights, NOT convertible | Black Soft Irish Step Shoe (while traditional Ghillie shoes are preferred, black jazz shoes are also acceptable) |
| Senior through Adult | Leotard or fitted athletic top | Tights, leggings, yoga pants, dance skirts are permitted | Ballet slippers, jazz shoes (black), Black tap shoes (NO PATENT LEATHER) |
| Cheerleading | Sports bra and tank top or short sleeve shirt - no long sleeves please | Spandex shorts | Sneakers which come to the studio in a bag, are put on in the lobby before class and are removed and put back in the bag to go home (like any other dance footwear). These can be any sneakers as long as the soles have been washed off. These sneakers are only to be worn when dancing, not for outdoor play, etc. |
En español:
¿No sabes cómo vestirte? Estamos aquí para ofrecer consejo en cómo vestirte para la clase. Mira abajo:
Se espera que los estudiantes se vistan en la vestimenta y los zapatos apropiados, basado en la clase, como se indica. Estudiantes quién no se están visto en la vestimenta apropiada se le pedirá a no participar en la clase. El código de vestimenta es para entrenar a su niño según las reglas de baile, y no es opcional.
Código de vestimenta:
- El pelo DEBE ESTAR firmemente y cuidadosamente retirado
- Ballet: el pelo de las niñas DEBE estar en un moño apretado y limpio sin lacios, se prefieren las redecillas
- Los niños: no llevan la joyería, la única tipa que permitimos son aretes pequeñas
- Puedes traer una botella de agua, pero la deja por la puerta por favor
- Al menos se especifique el contrario, los leotardos pueden ser un estilo sencillo de su elección
Tiendas recomendados:
Dancer’s Image (por coche)
849 Washington Street,
Newton, MA 02400 | 617. 354. 2987
Abierto 10 a 7 (los Sábados: 10 a 6, los Domingos: 12 a 5)
Discount Dance (en línea):
