*this is only an approximation and students will be placed in an appropriate level when they register. Students should verify their level with school staff before adhering to dress code guidelines.
PRE-SCHOOLERS DRESS CODE*
Girls
- a bodysuit of any colour and leggings or fitted shorts
- hair must be secured off the face (ponytail for long hair)
- barefoot
- for Creative Movement / Tap classes students will need black tap shoes
Boys
- plain, fitted T-shirt and shorts, without pockets
- barefoot
- for Creative Movement / Tap classes students will need black tap shoes
ATTIRE FOR POWER MOVERS*
- plain, white, fitted, cotton T-shirt
- navy, cotton, fitted shorts mid thigh in length, without pockets
- thin, white socks (mid calf)
- white, leather, full sole ballet slippers with elastics
PRE- PRIMARY & PRIMARY DRESS CODE*
Girls
- navy, cotton, pinch front and back tank leotard
- light pink ballet tights
- pink, leather, full sole ballet slippers with elastics
- hair in a bun
Boys
- plain, white, fitted, cotton T-shirt
- navy, cotton, fitted shorts mid thigh in length, without pockets
- thin, white socks (mid calf)
- white, leather, full sole ballet slippers with elastics
BALLET DRESS CODE*
Girls
Level 4 to 5B (11yrs - 17yrs)
- navy, cotton, pinch front and back tank leotard
- light pink ballet tights (convertible style recommended for those registered for pointe)
- pink, leather or canvas, split sole ballet slippers with elastics (Sanshas recommended)
- hair in a bun
Level 6A and up (14yrs - 17yrs)
- black, cotton, pinch front and back tank leotard
- light pink ballet tights (convertible style recommended for those registered for pointe)
- pink, leather or canvas, split sole ballet slippers with elastics (Sanshas recommended)
- hair in a bun
Boys
Level 4 to 5B (11yrs - 17yrs)
- plain, white, fitted, cotton T-shirt or bodysuit
- dance belt, if required
- black men’s / boys’ tights
- thin, white socks (mid calf)
- white, leather or canvas, split sole ballet slippers
Level 6A and up (14yrs - 17yrs)
- plain, white, fitted, cotton T-shirt or bodysuit
- dance belt
- black men’s / boys’ tights
- thin, black socks (over tights)
- black, leather or canvas, split sole ballet slippers
POINTE DRESS CODE*
Level 5A to 5B (12yrs - 17yrs)
- navy, cotton, pinch front and back tank leotard
- light pink ballet tights (convertible style recommended for those registered for pointe)
- pink, leather or canvas, split sole ballet slippers with elastics (Sanshas recommended)
- hair in a bun
Level 6A and up (14yrs - 17yrs)
- black, cotton, pinch front and back tank leotard
- light pink ballet tights (convertible style recommended for those registered for pointe)
- pink, leather or canvas, split sole ballet slippers with elastics (Sanshas recommended)
- hair in a bun
JAZZ/LYRICAL JAZZ DRESS CODE*
Girls
Pre-Primary to Level 5A
(Pre-Primary - 17yrs)
- black bodysuit
- black tights
- black, split sole jazz soles
- hair must be in a bun, bangs secured off face
Level 5B to Level 6B (13yrs - 17yrs)
- black bodysuit; plain, dark coloured, form-fitting sport /dance tank tops may be worn over bodysuit
- black tights; plain, dark coloured, form-fitting dance shorts may be worn over tights, but not over bare legs
- black, form-fitting jazz pants may be worn over tights and bodysuit
- black split sole jazz shoes
- absolutely no underwear should be visible
- hair must be in a slicked ponytail or bun, bangs secured off face
Level 7 to Level 8 (15yrs - 17yrs)
- dark coloured bodysuit; form-fitting sport / dance top may be worn over bodysuit, colours permitted
- dark coloured/pink tights; plain, dark coloured, form-fitting dance shorts may be worn over tights, but not over bare legs
- black jazz pants may be worn over tights and bodysuit
- absolutely no underwear should be visible
- black split sole jazz shoes mandatory; foot paws (thongs) permitted as needed
- hair must be in a slicked pony tail or bun, bangs secured off face
- No jewelry or nail polish
Boys
Pre-Primary to Level 2
(Pre-Primary - 9yrs)
- plain, black, fitted cotton T-shirt
- plain, black, fitted shorts mid thigh in length
- black, split sole jazz shoes
Level 3 to Level 5A (10yrs - 17yrs)
- plain, black, fitted cotton T-shirt
- plain, black, fitted shorts mid thigh in length or plain, fitted jazz pants
- black, split sole jazz shoes
- dance belt, if required
Level 5B to Level 8 (13yrs - 17yrs)
- black jazz pants
- plain, dark coloured T-shirt
- black jazz shoes
- dance belt
TAP DRESS CODE*
Girls
Pre-Primary to Level 5A
(Pre-Primary - 17yrs)
- black bodysuit
- black tights
- black, patent tap shoes
- hair must be in a bun, bangs
secured off face
Level 5B to Level 6B (13yrs - 17yrs)
- black bodysuit; plain, dark coloured, form-fitting sport /dance tank tops may be worn over bodysuit
- black tights; plain, dark coloured, form-fitting dance shorts may be worn over tights, but not over bare legs
- black, form-fitting jazz pants may be worn over tights and bodysuit
- tap shoes for tap classes
- absolutely no underwear should be visible
- hair must be in a slicked ponytail or bun, bangs secured off face
Level 7A to Level 8 (15yrs - 17yrs)
- dark coloured bodysuit; form-fitting sport / dance top may be worn over bodysuit, colours permitted
- dark coloured/pink tights; plain, dark coloured, form-fitting dance shorts may be worn over tights, but not over bare legs
- black jazz pants may be worn over tights and bodysuit
- absolutely no underwear should be visible
- tap shoes for tap classes
- hair must be in a slicked pony tail or bun, bangs secured off face
Boys
Pre-Primary to Level 2
(Pre-Primary - 9yrs)
- plain, black, fitted cotton T-shirt
- plain, black, fitted shorts
mid thigh in length - black, patent tap shoes
Level 3 to Level 5A (10yrs - 17yrs)
- plain, black, fitted cotton T-shirt
- plain, black, fitted shorts mid thigh in length or plain, fitted jazz pants
- black, lace-up tap shoes
- dance belt, if required
Level 5B to Level 8 (13yrs - 17yrs)
- black jazz pants
- plain, dark coloured T-shirt
- tap shoes for tap classes
- dance belt
MUSICAL THEATRE DRESS CODE*
Girls
- black bodysuit
- Level 6 and up are permitted to wear plain, dark coloured, dance tank tops over bodysuit
- black, leather or canvas, split sole jazz shoes
- black, matte jazz pants
Boys
- plain, black, fitted, cotton T-shirt
- black, leather or canvas, split sole jazz shoes
- black, matte jazz pants
SPANISH DRESS CODE*
Girls & Women:
- Black bodysuit
- Black, matte jazz pants
- Black shoes and character or flamenco shoes
- Castanets and skirts will be ordered through the teacher after the first class (additional fee required)
Men:
- Black t-shirt
- Black, matte jazz pants
- Ballet shoes and character or flamenco shoes
- Castanets will be ordered through the teacher after the first class (additional fee required)
MODERN DRESS CODE*
Girls & Women:
- Black bodysuit
- Black, matte jazz pants or black tights
- Bare foot
Boys & Men:
- Plain, black, fitted, cotton t-shirt
- Black, matte jazz pants
- Bare foot
HIP HOP DRESS CODE*
- Black jazz sweatpants and t-shirt with no writing
- Indoor, white soled sneakers
- Hair in a slicked ponytail for girls
PILATES DRESS CODE
- Form-fitting, comfortable exercise attire
*this is only an approximation and students will be placed in an appropriate level when they register. Students should verify their level with school staff before adhering to dress code guidelines.
