DRESS CODE AT THE POINTE

What to Wear to Dance Class

At The Pointe School of Dance, we emphasize teamwork and technique. Dance clothes and shoes contribute to the team atmosphere in class and ensure dancers are set up for success. Proper attire fosters a sense of community among dancers, ensuring a unified and inclusive team environment. Correct attire and shoes also allow teachers to observe and correct muscle engagement and technique effectively, promoting your child's growth and success in their dance journey.

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Dress Code Details

A young girl in a lavender ballet leotard and beige tights standing on a white background, smiling and holding her hands in front of her chest.

Toddlers, Preschool, & Kindergarten

ATTIRE

  • Any color leotard and tights (skirt attached allowed but not required)

SHOES

  • Ballet pink or skin tone full-sole ballet shoes (no drawstrings)

  • Black tap shoes with no ties

  • Black Sparkle sneakers from our boutique (for Hippity Hop)

HAIR

  • Pulled back and secured away from the face

Young girl dressed as a ballerina, wearing a white leotard, tutu, pink tights, and ballet slippers, standing with hands on hips and smiling.

Ballet & Pointe
(All Levels)

ATTIRE

  • Any solid leotard (no
    attached skirt)

  • Ballet pink or skin tone
    tights

  • Ballet skirt or PSD black
    dance shorts

SHOES

  • Ballet pink or skin tone ballet shoes (ballet)

HAIR

  • Completely pulled back and secured away from the face (buns preferred, no ponytails or loose braids)

A young girl standing with arms raised in a joyful pose against a white background, wearing a black sleeveless top and black leggings.

ATTIRE

  • Any solid leotard

  • Solid black or PSD dance
    shorts allowed (no loose gym
    shorts or pants)

SHOES

  • Black full-sole tap shoes
    (Tap)

  • Skin-tone jazz shoes with no
    ties (Jazz)

  • Skin-tone half-soles (Lyrical/Contemporary)

  • Bare feet (Acro/Technique)

HAIR

  • Completely pulled back and
    secured away from the face
    (buns preferred, no ponytails
    or loose braids)

Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Acro, Technique

Four young girls standing in a row, smiling, with hands on their hips, dressed in casual athletic clothing, against a plain white background.

Hip Hop

ATTIRE

  • Any solid colored leotard

  • Any color tights

  • Solid black jazz shorts or leggings

  • PSD t-shirt or tank top OK

SHOES

  • Hip Hop Sneakers (in our
    boutique - varies by level)

HAIR

  • Pulled back to avoid
    distraction - ponytails or braids
    OK

Young boy standing confidently with hands on hips, wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and colorful sneakers, against a white background.

Boys
(All Ages and Styles)

ATTIRE

  • Shirt: Solid color or PSD shirt

  • Black athletic pants or shorts

SHOES

  • Black ballet shoes with no
    drawstrings

  • Weissman black hip hop
    sneakers

  • Black Tap shoes (Tap)

  • Black Jazz shoes (Jazz)

HAIR

  • Away from the face

A young girl smiling and dancing in a shiny blue dress with tan tights and tan shoes, posing with one arm raised and one arm extended to the side, against a white background.
A ballerina in a white dress performing a dance pose against a pastel gradient background.

TIPS FOR FAMILIES

Set Your Dancer Up for Sucess!

Dancers that are prepared for class feel confident! Here are some extra tips to help set your dancer up for success:

  • Keep all dance shoes, accessories, and personal belongings in a labeled dance bag.

  • Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated throughout classes.

  • Wear hair secured according to class dress code requirements. We recommend keeping extra hair ties and bobby pins in your child’s dance bag!

  • Warm-ups may be worn at the beginning of class but should be removed within the first 10 minutes so instructors can properly observe technique, alignment, and movement.

Thank you for helping us create a focused and productive learning environment for our dancers!

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