DRESS CODE
All students are required to attend class in attire described for each particular class. Any student that is not following the BPDA dress code may be asked to leave class and return only when the violation has been corrected.
PRE-K COMBO
Pink Ballet Slipper & Tan Tap Shoes
Black Ballet & Tap for Males
Leotard and tights of any color. Dancers may also wear ballet skirts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
PRE-K HIP HOP
Tan Jazz Shoes
Male dancers - Black Jazz Shoes
Combo class attire is acceptable or athletic wear. This may include tank tops and tee shirts. Soffe shorts are also acceptable. Any color for attire is acceptable. The high waist still applies in this class and the belly button must be covered. No denim or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
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KINDER COMBO
Pink Ballet Slipper & Tan Tap Shoes
Black Ballet & Tap for Males
Leotard and tights of any color. Dancers may also wear ballet skirts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
KINDER HIP HOP
Tan Jazz Shoes
Male dancers - Black Jazz Shoes
Combo class attire is acceptable or athletic wear. This may include tank tops and tee shirts. Soffe shorts are also acceptable. Any color for attire is acceptable. The high waist still applies in this class and the belly button must be covered. No denim or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
MINI COMBO
Tan Jazz & Tap Shoes
Black Jazz & Tap for Males
Leotard and tights of any color. Dancers may also wear ballet skirts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
MINI HIP HOP
Tan Jazz Shoes
Male dancers - Black Jazz Shoes
Combo class attire is acceptable or athletic wear. This may include tank tops and tee shirts. Soffe shorts are also acceptable. Any color for attire is acceptable. The high waist still applies in this class and the belly button must be covered. No denim or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
JUNIOR COMBO
Tan Jazz & Tap Shoes
Black Jazz & Tap for Males
Leotard and tights of any color. Dancers may also wear ballet skirts or booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
JUNIOR HIP HOP
Tan Jazz Shoes
Male dancers - Black Jazz Shoes
Combo class attire is acceptable or athletic wear. This may include tank tops and tee shirts. Soffe shorts are also acceptable. Any color for attire is acceptable. The high waist still applies in this class and the belly button must be covered. No denim or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
JUNIOR BALLET/LYRICAL
1/2 Ballet Slipper
Leotard and tights of any color. Dancers may also wear ballet skirts or booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TWEEN COMBO
Tan Jazz & Tap Shoe
Black Jazz & Tap Shoe for Males
Leotard and tights of any color. Dancers may also wear ballet skirts or booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TWEEN HIP HOP
Tan Jazz Shoes
Male Dancers - Black Jazz Shoes
Combo class attire is acceptable or athletic wear. This may include tank tops and tee shirts. Soffe shorts are also acceptable. Any color for attire is acceptable. The high waist still applies in this class and the belly button must be covered. No denim or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TWEEN BALLET/LYRICAL
1/2 Ballet Slipper
Combo class attire is acceptable or athletic wear. This may include tank tops and tee shirts. Soffe shorts are also acceptable. Any color for attire is acceptable. The high waist still applies in this class and the belly button must be covered. No denim or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TWEEN MODERN
1/2 Ballet Slipper
Leotard of any color. Dancers may also wear booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TEEN & SENIOR JAZZ
Tan Jazz Shoe
Leotard of any color. Dancers may also wear booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TEEN & SENIOR TAP
Tan Tap Shoe
Leotard of any color. Dancers may also wear booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TEEN & SENIOR BALLET/LYRICAL
1/2 Ballet Slipper
Leotard of any color. Dancers may also wear booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, ballet skirts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TEEN & SENIOR MODERN
1/2 Ballet Slipper
Leotard of any color. Dancers may also wear booty shorts over their leotards. Biketards or unitards are also acceptable. Booty shorts, leggings and sports bras are acceptable as long as the shorts/leggings are high waist and cover the belly button. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TEEN & SENIOR HIP HOP
TBD
Athletic attire or leotards are recommended. Soffe shorts, tank tops or short sleeve shirts (no long sleeves). Leggings may also be worn. Dancers must have their belly button covered at all times, so if wearing a sports bra with no shirt, dancer must have on high waist shorts or leggings. No denim, baggy sweatpants or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
CHEER I & II
White Tennis Shoes
Athletic attire or leotards are recommended. Soffe shorts, tank tops or short sleeve shirts (no long sleeves). Leggings may also be worn. Dancers must have their belly button covered at all times, so if wearing a sports bra with no shirt, dancer must have on high waist shorts or leggings. No denim, baggy sweatpants or hoodies.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
TUMBLING I, II & TUMBLING FOR DANCE
Barefoot (no shoes)
Leotards, biketards or unitards area all allowed. Booty shorts or leggings with a tank top or sports bra are permitted as long as they are high waist and the belly button is covered. No baggy clothing items. No socks or shoes.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class. Low ponytails are recommended.
PRE-POINTE
1/2 Ballet Slipper
Leotards, biketards or unitards area all allowed. Booty shorts or leggings with a tank top or sports bra are permitted as long as they are high waist and the belly button is covered. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders. No baggy clothing items.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
POINTE
*See Below
Leotards, biketards or unitards area all allowed. Booty shorts or leggings with a tank top or sports bra are permitted as long as they are high waist and the belly button is covered. Any color for attire is acceptable. Tanks can be worn over leotards, but not tee shirts – instructors need to see the dancer’s shoulders. No baggy clothing items.
Hair must be secured back from face and remain that way for the entire class.
*Pink Pointe Shoes - fittings are required for shoes and can be scheduled at Mark's Dancewear in Johnston