DRESS CODE

Proper dance attire helps instructors safely observe alignment and technique while creating a professional learning environment. Please label all dancewear and shoes with your dancer's name.

General Studio Guidelines

Applies to all classes unless otherwise noted.

  • Hair must be secured away from the face. Some classes require hair in a bun.

  • No denim or clothing with zippers.

  • No large, loose, or dangling jewelry.

  • No street shoes in the studios.

  • Dance shoes should never be worn outdoors.

  • We proudly offer adaptive dress code accommodations. Please contact us if your dancer has sensory or accessibility needs.

SUMMER DANCE CODE: GENERAL

  • Dancers are required to keep their hair off of their face.

    Dancers are not permitted to wear denim, clothing with zippers, dresses (unless fitted shorts or a leotard are worn underneath) street shoes, or jewelry. 

    Fitted t-shirts, leggings, leotards, tights are acceptable. 

    Dance shoes are preferred, but socks are acceptable if necessary. We also have assorted dance shoes available in our "borrow bin"

  • Female-identifying dancers

    • DMA logo skirted leotard

    • Matching tights and ballet shoes

      • Skin-tone tights with matching ballet shoes or

      • Pink tights with pink ballet shoes

    Male-identifying dancers

    • Black or navy dance pants, athletic pants, or sweatpants

    • White or light-colored solid T-shirt

  • Hair

    • Long hair must be secured in a ballet bun.

    • Hair must always be away from the face.

    Female-identifying dancers

    • Camisole leotard (see color chart below)

    • Footed or convertible tights

    • Ballet slippers that match the tights (skin tone or pink)

    • Optional ballet skirt in matching leotard color or black

    Male-identifying dancers

    • Solid gray unitard

    • Black ballet slippers

    • Black socks

    Pointe

    For performances only:

    • Convertible tights

    • Pointe shoes matching the dancer's tights

    Painting pointe shoes is not required for class or rehearsal.

    SEE GRAPHIC BELOW FOR BALLET LEOTARD COLORS

    • Any color leotard

    • Form-fitting shorts

    • Stirrup or convertible tights

    • Barefoot

    • Hair in a ponytail

    • Any color leotard

    • Form-fitting shorts

    • No tights

    • Barefoot

    • Hair in a ponytail

    • Comfortable top

    • Loose or fitted pants that cover the knees

    • No denim

    • No midriff tops

    • Hair secured away from the face

    Shoes

    All dancers must wear white high-top sneakers dedicated for dance only.

    Street shoes are not permitted in the studios.

    SEE GRAPHIC BELOW FOR SHOE EXAMPLES

FALL/SPRING DANCE CODE: BY CLASS

  • Attire

    • Any color leotard

    • Form-fitting shorts

    • Matching tights with shorts

    • OR solid black leggings (no tights required)

    • Hair in a ponytail or bun

    Fundamentals & Intermediate

    • Slip-on jazz shoes

    • Footed or convertible tights

    Prelude & Advanced

    • Canvas half shoes

    • Stirrup or convertible tights

  • Attire

    • Any color leotard

    • Form-fitting shorts

    • Matching tights with shorts

    • OR solid black leggings (no tights required)

    • Hair in a ponytail or bun

    Shoes

    • Canvas half shoes

    • Stirrup or convertible tights

    • Black tap shoes

    • Matching skin-tone tights

  • Broadway Bound A & B

    • Slip-on jazz shoes

    • Footed or convertible tights

    Broadway Bound C

    SEE GRAPHIC BELOW FOR SHOE IMAGES

  • Rehearsal Attire

    • Black camisole leotard

    • Black dance shorts

    • Hair in a ponytail

    • No tights

    • Canvas half shoes

    • Practice poms (from previous seasons)

BALLET LEOTARD COLORS

Broadway Bound C must have brand specific shoe:

Broadway C Shoes

Not Sure Where to Shop?

We’ve partnered with Corps Dancewear to make finding the right dance attire easy. Their DMA selections are designed to align with our studio dress code, so you can shop with confidence knowing you’re choosing the appropriate items for class.

Families who would like DMA-branded dancewear can also use our studio code to receive a discount on quality dancewear and apparel.