Part of the discipline of dance and gymnastics is coming to class prepared, dressed neatly, and in the proper attire. We believe our dress code improves the quality of our students’ education. By making dance- wear simple and uniform, teachers can more clearly see student’s bodies and therefore make more accurate corrections regarding movements and positions.
Girls/Ladies: Do not wear underwear underneath tights! No bras underneath your leotard unless it is a dance bra that is hidden under your leotard. No spaghetti straps or cut out leotards.
Dance class warmups need to be solid in color and fitted (no baggy/hooded sweatshirts). Must be removed at teacher request.
**For classes in the Spring Dance Concert, there will be an additional costume fee of $50-$85. Deposits will be due November 12th and the balance due December 5th. **
Pre-Primary Ballet:
GIRLS:
- Pink skirted leotard (Style #4354)
- Ballet Pink Capezio Tights
- Pink Capezio Hanami canvas ballet slippers with criss cross straps
- Hair pulled back securely in a bun with bangs sprayed
BOYS:
- Black shorts
- White fitted shirt tucked in
- Black Capezio or Bloch canvas ballet slippers with criss cross straps
Primary 1-2:
GIRLS:
- (Primary 1) Lavender skirted leotard (Style #4354)
- (Primary 2) Blue skirted leotard (Style #4354)
- Ballet Pink Capezio Tights
- Pink Capezio Hanami canvas ballet slippers with criss cross straps
- Hair pulled back securely in a bun with bangs sprayed back
BOYS:
- Black shorts
- White fitted shirt tucked in
- Black Capezio or Bloch canvas ballet slippers with criss cross straps
Ballet 1-5/Pointe:
GIRLS:
- NEW LEOTARD! Black Balera High Neck Cross Strap Leotard
- Ballet Pink Capezio Tights
- Pink Capezio Hanami canvas ballet slippers with criss cross straps
- Hair pulled back securely in a bun with bangs sprayed back
*Ballet 3-5 may wear any solid black leotard to their strictly technique classes. Studio leotard must be worn to their ballet repertoire class- Ballet 3:Tuesday 4-5:45, Ballet 4:Thursday 4-6, Ballet 5:Tuesday 4-6
BOYS:
- Black male convertible tights
- White fitted shirt tucked in
- Black Capezio or Bloch canvas ballet slippers with criss cross straps
- Must wear dance belt!
Hip Hop/Step & Stomp:
- Black joggers, sweatpants, or leggings – NO SHORT SHORTS OR JEANS!
- SOLID color, plain t-shirt or Cavod shirt
- Girls: Any color leotard or sports bra under shirt
- Hip Hop A-D: “Pop Tart Grid” black hip hop shoes with WHITE RIM only (Style #PK153100 or PA163100)
- Advanced Hip Hop: Black Vans or Converse (only worn in studio, tan soles with white rims only)
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
Tap:
GIRLS:
- Any color leotard
- Black jazz pants or leggings
- A solid color, plain t-shirt over the leotard is acceptable
- Tan oxford tie tap shoes
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
BOYS:
- Cavod shirt or any solid color, plain shirt
- Black shorts or black pants
- Black oxford tie tap shoes
Modern/Contemporary:
GIRLS:
- Any solid color leotard
- Black leggings
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
- Bare foot
BOYS:
- Cavod shirt or any color, plain shirt
- Black dance pants or black shorts with compression shorts underneath
- Bare foot
Worship Dance:
GIRLS:
- Any solid color leotard or wide-strap solid color tank top
- Black leggings
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
- Bare foot
BOYS:
- Cavod shirt or any solid color, plain shirt
- Black dance pants or black shorts
- Bare foot
Jazz:
GIRLS:
- Any solid color leotard
- Black jazz pants or black leggings
- Tan jazz shoe (slip-on, no tie)
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
BOYS:
- Cavod shirt or any solid color, plain shirt
- Black jazz pants or black shorts
- Black jazz shoe (slip-on, no tie)
Citylight Dance Theatre and Citylight Dance Theatre II:
- Any solid color leotard and leggings
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely
- Bare foot (or appropriate dance shoes based on choreography)
Tumbling:
GIRLS:
- Metallic Racerback leotard – Balera
- Tumble Tots – Fuchsia
- Kindergym – Grape
- Beginner – Peacock
- Intermediate – Silver or Gun Metal
- Balera Longer Length Black Shorts (Style #MT3485N)
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
- No zippers, buttons, socks, or shoes
BOYS:
- Black gym shorts
- White fitted shirt
- Must wear compression shorts
- No zippers, buttons, socks, or shoes
Acro:
GIRLS:
- Solid colored leotard
- Black leggings or black bike shorts
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
- Bare feet
BOYS:
- Black gym shorts
- White fitted shirt
- Must wear compression shorts
- No zippers, buttons, socks, or shoes
Hand to Hand Combat:
- Uniform available for purchase from teacher
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
Intro to Dance:
GIRLS:
- Any solid color leotard
- Black leggings
- Solid color, plain t-shirt over leotard optional
- Hair pulled back neatly and securely in ponytail
- Bare feet *
BOYS:
- Any solid color, plain t-shirt
- Compression shorts under black athletic shorts or black jazz/athletic pants
- Bare feet *
*but ballet shoes encouraged if possible
Dress code for Adult Dance & Fitness Classes:
Cavod desires to provide a positive class experience where adults feel comfortable and confident while dancing, therefore we offer a more relaxed/recreational class structure including an adult-specific dress code.
Adult Technique Classes (Ballet, Modern, Jazz) :
- Any color leotard or fitted athletic shirt that fully covers torso with leggings or longer athletic shorts (tights/ballet skirt optional for Ballet).
- Appropriate dance shoes are required (Ballet slippers for Ballet, Jazz shoes for Jazz, barefoot for Modern)
- Hair securely pulled away from face in a bun, ponytail or braid
Adult Hip Hop, Tap, Worship, Musical Theatre & Fitness Classes:
- T-shirt or fitted athletic shirt that fully covers torso with leggings, joggers or longer athletic shorts.
- Appropriate dance shoes are required (Sneakers that are not worn outdoors for Hip Hop/Fitness, tap shoes for Tap, barefoot for Worship) -Hair securely pulled away from face in a bun, ponytail or braid
If dress code is not respected and followed
- 1st Time: Student gets a warning
- 2nd Time: Call or email to parents
- 3rd Time: Student must observe class only and not participate until dressed