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Dress Code

Note:  We have a small studio boutique and online dancewear store if you need to purchase any items.

Preschool Program 

Leotard

Light Pink, Any Style

Tights

Ballet/Tap - Pink footed or convertible

Ballet/Acro - Pink convertible or footless

Shoes

Ballet - Pink split-soled leather ballet shoes

Tap - Suntan, Mary Jane style tap shoe

Acro - Bare Feet

Misc

Hair in a bun, optional light pink skirt or tutu, dance bag recommended

Primary Program 

Leotard

Light Blue, Any Style

Tights

Ballet/Tap - Pink footed or convertible

Ballet/Acro - Pink convertible or footless

Mini-Jazz or Hip Hop - Pink or Tan convertible or footed

Misc

Hair in a bun, optional light blue skirt or tutu, dance bag recommended

Ballet, PrePointe & Pointe (Levels 1-5)

Leotard

Tights

Level 1 - Lavender, Any Style (photo 1)

Level 2 - Mulberry, Any Style (photo 2)

Level 3 - Teal, Any Style (photo 3)

Level 4 - Dark Gray, Any Style (photo 4)

Level 5 - Black, Any Style

Shoes

Pink, split-soled ballet shoes - canvas or leather

Pointe shoes are only appropriate for dancers invited to pointe and must be fitted professionally

All levels - Pink Convertible

Misc

  • Hair in a secured bun (no messy buns)

  • Skirts are permitted in level 1 but skirts are not Permitted in levels 2-5

  • Prepointe dancers should have a TheraBand

  • Shorts, pants and warm-ups are not permitted

  • Undergarments (if applicable) should be nude or match the leo

  • No jewelry or watches (including smart watches)

Jazz, Tap, Modern, Silks & Acro (Levels 1-5)

Leotard

Misc

Black or ballet color 

Tights

All levels - Pink Convertible or Tan Convertible

(Footless are permitted in Modern or Acro but not Jazz or Tap)

  • Hair in a secured bun (no messy buns)

  • Black Jazz shorts or pants are permitted

  • Dance bag recommended

  • Undergarments should be nude or match the leo

  • Shirts and any other loose, baggy clothing is not permitted

Shoes

Jazz - Tan, Slip-On Jazz Boot

(pic 1) - canvas or leather

Tap - (level 1): Tan, Mary Jane style tap shoe (pic 2)

(levels 2-5): Black, Oxford style tap shoe (pic 3)

Modern, Silks & Acro - Barefoot

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Hip Hop (Levels 1-5)

Clothing

No leotard necessary

Tight fitting shirt - tank or tee style is fine

Pants - Cargo, athletic gear, Jazz pants or leggings (see pic 1)

Tights

No tights are required but socks are recommended

Shoes

Dance Sneaker  - Black or black and white only (see pic 2)

Misc

  • Hair in a ponytail or other up style

  • Denim jeans are not permitted

  • Dance bag recommended

  • No visible undergarments

  • No bare legs or shorts


Boys & Men (all levels)

Clothing

Misc

Pants - Black Ballet Mens Tights  (photo 1) or Black Jazz Pants (photo 2)

Shirt - White, Gray or Black fitted v-neck tee or tank (photo 3)

Socks - (if applicable) Black

Note: For hip hop, black athletic or cargo pants are appropriate

  • Hair in a bun (if it is medium to long in length)

  • Dance belts are recommended for dancers in the levels 3-5 program - See Miss Jamie or Miss Mary Katherine

Shoes

Ballet - Black, split-sole ballet shoes - leather or canvas

Jazz - Tan, Pull-on Jazz Boot

Tap - Black, oxford style tap shoe

Hip Hop - Black or black and white sneakers

Modern, Silks & Acro - barefoot

You can purchase items on our website at:

https://www.danseelan.com/shop

or

Schedule a dancewear/shoe fitting by visiting:

https://www.danseelan.com/book-online

980-247-0475

Location: 1315 South NC-16 Business, Suite A, Stanley, NC

Lowesville Area

Serving Denver, Stanley, Iron Station, Mountain Island,

Mt Holly, Lincolnton, and Surrounding Areas

in North Carolina

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