Studio Dresscode

Our dress code is a system put forth as part of our classroom management to help eliminate distractions.  Eliminating these distractions allows us to maximize our time together with learning and growing.  

Jazz/ Hip hop- black leotard with black leggings or jazz pants and tan jazz shoes are required.

Boy’s Hip hop-  Black loose fitted clothing with no zippers, buttons or snaps.  Supportive tennis shoes.  

Preschool tap – leotards of any color or style, footless tights, tan tap shoes with socks (the ribbon that comes with these shoes DO NOT STAY TIED, please get black elastic so they can easily slip on and off). 

Kindergarten-12th grade tap - black leotards, pink tights, with black skirt, or black leggings, shorts, or jazz pants.

All Ballet-  black leotards (no sports bras or exercise wear), pink tights, and pink leather ballet shoes.  

Cheer Prep - Black leotards and white cheer shoes.  Black shorts (with no zippers, buttons or snaps) may be worn over leotards.  *Note a special shirt and bow for performances will be required at the beginning of the season. Cost: $35

Lyrical- Black leotards, black tights or jazz pants. Tan slip on jazz shoes and foot undies.

Gymnastics-  Any color leotards (the kind with short bottoms) and bare feet.  Boys may wear loose fitted shirts and black shorts with no zippers, buttons or snaps.  

Sunshine Dancers (special needs)   Ages 3-7 GIRLS:  Black leotards with skirt or black Jazz pants, and tan jazz shoes.  BOYS:  comfortable black shorts and shirt without zippers, buttons or snaps.  Tennis shoes.  Ages 8 and up GIRLS:  Black leotard, black jazz pants, tan jazz shoes.  BOYS:  comfortable black shorts and shirts with no zippers, buttons or snaps.  Tennis shoes.  

  • *Check dancewear shops such as:  Dance Wearhouse and ShreSusan's Studio Shopveport Gymnastics for a good selection of dance shoes and attire. You can also find a variety of leotards and shoes at Academy or on Amazon.

  • Warm-ups are ok in the winter.  It is best to dress in layers when it is cold outside.  

  • Hair should always be out of the dancer’s face (headbands, ponytails, buns, etc.).

  • No jewelry should be worn in class.

  • Exposed tattoos that are distracting and not uniform with the class, will have to be covered for performances. Any distracting hair color or style will have to be adjusted as well.  

  • Proper shoes and dance attire are required to participate in class.