Why Attire Matters
The right clothes help teachers see alignment, keep dancers safe, and let everyone move without distraction. This page shows what to wear by class style and age group, plus hair, jewelry, and shoe guidelines. Studio owners can also add photos and a shop link for easy ordering.
Check your class style below.
Review studio-wide rules.
Use the size and color notes before you buy.
Mark every shoe with your name and keep them in a dance bag.
Wear fitted dancewear that allows full movement.
Hair off the face and neck. Buns recommended for ballet and pointe.
No dangling jewelry. Small studs only if allowed.
Dance shoes are for studio use only. Do not wear them outside.
Cover up when arriving and leaving the studio.
If attire is not correct, you may be asked to sit out for safety.
Dancewear Standards: Hair, Shoes, What to Avoid
Use the tabs to see hair, accessories, shoe guidelines, fit notes, and items to avoid for each class.
- Ballet and pointe: bun preferred.
- Other styles: ponytail, braids, or secure style that stays put.
- Small, secure hair accessories only.
- No necklaces, bracelets, or large earrings.
Every dancer should feel comfortable and supported. Choose the cut that fits your body and class style.
- Tops: leotards, tanks, fitted tees, or unitards.
- Bottoms: tights, leggings, or fitted shorts.
- Skirts: optional for ballet where allowed.
- Compression layers or binders should allow full breath and range of motion.
- If a skirt is not preferred, select leggings or fitted shorts that match the class color notes.
- Ballet: leather or canvas slippers with sewn elastics.
- Jazz: slip-on or lace-up jazz shoes in class color.
- Tap: teacher-approved style and color.
- Pointe: teacher fit and approval required.
- Hip hop: clean studio-only sneakers.
- Label every shoe and store in a breathable bag.
- Street shoes on studio floors.
- Jeans or non-stretch fabrics.
- Oversized shirts or pants that hide alignment.
- Distracting jewelry or accessories.
- Loose athletic wear that stays put when moving
- Clean sneakers reserved for studio use only
- No jeans or skirts
- Athletic wear that covers and supports
- Clean sneakers or barefoot as directed
- Hair secured off the face
- Comfortable dancewear like a leotard with attached skirt, dance dress, or snug leggings with a fitted top
- Ballet slippers and tap shoes if the class includes both styles
- Hair pulled back. No jewelry
By Class Style
- Leotard in a solid color
- Tights in pink or skin tone
- Ballet slippers with sewn elastics
- Hair in a secure bun
- Optional: simple ballet skirt or fitted dance shorts if allowed
- Solid leotard and tights
- Pointe shoes approved by your teacher
- Hair in a secure bun
- Bring toe pads and accessories in a labeled bag
- Fitted top such as a tank, crop, or tee
- Leggings or spandex shorts
- Jazz shoes in tan or black as assigned
- Hair pulled away from the face
- Fitted top and leggings or shorts
- Tap shoes in the color assigned by the teacher
- Hair secured off the face
- Loose athletic wear that stays put when moving
- Clean sneakers reserved for studio use only
- No jeans or skirts
- Athletic wear that covers and supports
- Clean sneakers or barefoot as directed
- Hair secured off the face
- Comfortable dancewear like a leotard with attached skirt, dance dress, or snug leggings with a fitted top
- Ballet slippers and tap shoes if the class includes both styles
- Hair pulled back. No jewelry
- Visit our online store for class bundles and shoe fittings.
- In-studio pickup may be available.
- Save your receipt in case size exchanges are needed.
By Age Group
Use these as starting points. Teachers may assign class-specific colors.
Simple leotard or dance dress.
Ballet slippers. Tap shoes if needed.
Hair secured. No jewelry.
Fitted dancewear by style.
Jazz or tap shoes as assigned.
Label all items and keep in a dance bag.
Fitted dancewear by style.
Follow shoe color notes for uniformity.
Bring all shoes to every class unless told otherwise.
Class Dance Attire Examples
