What To Wear
Inside the studio, do not wear dance shoes that have been worn outside. This includes tennis shoes for Hip Hop. The dirt and grit damage the floors as well as your shoes. Please carry your dance shoes in with you from outside.
Students should have a dance bag for shoes and belongings. Label all shoes and attire with first and last names.
Locally, dance shoes are available at Aptos Shoes and Apparel in the Rancho Del Mar Center in Aptos, and Victoria’s Dancewear on Lincoln St, Downtown Santa Cruz. For other sources, please ask the office.
We are not responsible for lost items or valuables. Do not bring valuables to class. Also refrain from wearing perfume or jewelry to class. No gum chewing is allowed, and only water is allowed inside the studio.
Your cooperation in greatly appreciated.
PREDANCE & DANCE BASICS:
Girls- Wear any color leotard (simple style), tights or bodysuit. No tutus. Pink ballet slippers need to have elastics securely sewn on.
Boys- Wear comfortable stretch clothing, or sweats & a t-shirt. Black ballet slippers need elastics securely sewn on.
BALLET:
Girls- Girls need black leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers with elastics sewn securely on. No tutus, but chiffon skirts are OK.
Boys-Straight legged black stretch jazz pants, tights or well-fitted sweats, white t-shirt, black ballet slippers with elastics securely sewn on.
TAP:
Wear any comfortable clothing. Black tap shoes; oxford style are preferred.
JAZZ:
Wear any color or combination of leotard or form-fitting top with jazz pants or shorts. PLEASE DO NO WEAR JEANS OR STREET ATTIRE. Black jazz shoes, no sneakers.
MODERN:
Wear any color combination of leotard or form-fitting top with jazz pants, shorts or tights. Barefoot is preferred.
HIP HOP:
Comfortable clothing that will allow easy movement. Please make sure you wear CLEAN tennis shoes or jazz shoes.
YOGA:
Wear leggings, shorts, or comfortable stretch clothing, barefoot, and bring a yoga sticky mat.
MEN:
All of the above dress applies, and a dance belt
GIRLS’/WOMEN’S HAIR:
Ballet: Secure bun. All other classes: Longer hair must be pulled back away from face, in braid, ponytail or bun.
ALL DANCERS:
Don't forget to wear dry, clean clothing to class. If you are of the age, please don't forget to wear deodorant, and please don't wear perfumes or lotions with fragrances.
