08/21/2026
Frequently Asked Question: What do I wear to class?
If you've received your placement letter, you already have this info! Please make sure to fully read through our welcome notes; we work hard to clearly communicate important info and minimize confusion throughout the year. If you skim the letter, you're missing out!
Full attire notes:
Hip-Hop & International - Comfortable, non-restrictive clothing such as sweatpants & t-shirts. Athletic leggings are welcome, but please wear them with a top that goes below the bum or with a flannel tied around the waist. *Shoes need to be running shoes or other kinds of supportive athletic shoes. Shoes need to NOT leave marks on floors, please. Also, no street shoes are to be worn in the dance room. We need you to have a specifically designated pair of shoes that you change into once you arrive, and change out of before you leave. (They do NOT need to be “official” hip-hop dance shoes [the spendy ones from dance stores/websites] although they can be if you want.) This just means that the pair of shoes you choose are designated for the classroom only. This will limit the amount of “stuff” being tracked into the dance room, the need to sweep so often between classes, and keep the floor cleaner all-around for our dancers; as well as limiting wear-and-tear on the dance floor. Thank you for understanding!
Lyrical & Contemporary - Similar attire as above for hip-hop, but sometimes students choose slightly more flowy tops/tunics. Lyrical shoes or barefoot are both great, but ABSOLUTELY NO street shoes or socks. *You can go to various websites such as discountdance.com, dancewearsolutions.com, etc. to see all the options they have for lyrical shoes and choose which style you would like to purchase. Whatever you choose, please just get the shoes in a n**e color.
Ballet (PreK) - Tights paired with a leotard and (optional) skirt, or a leotard-skirt combo piece. Ballet slippers.
Ballet (5 & up to adult) - For this group, attire needs to be a leotard, tights, ballet shoes, and (optional) skirt and/or warm-ups (ballet sweaters, legwarmers, etc.)
We have a changing area for your convenience if needed!