DRESS CODES
Ballet Levels 1 & 2
Top: Any color ballet leotard
Bottom: Pink or skin tone footed dance tights
Shoes: Ballet shoes, match tights color
Hair: Ballet bun; hair must be worn up
Misc.: Dance dresses or skirts are ok; NO accessories
Ballet Levels 3 & 4
Top: Black ballet leotard
Bottom: Pink or skin tone footed dance tights
Shoes: Ballet shoes, match tights color
Hair: Ballet bun required w/ hair pins & hair net
Misc.: NO skirts, shorts, or undergarments
Ballet Levels 5-8
Top: Black ballet leotard
Bottom: Pink or skin tone convertible tights
Shoes: Split sole ballet shoes, match tights color
Hair: Ballet bun required w/ hair pins & hair net
Misc.: NO skirts, shorts, or undergarments
Pointe - All levels
Top: Black ballet leotard
Bottom: Pink convertible tights
Shoes: Pink pointe shoes
Hair: ballet bun required w/ hair pins & hair net
Misc.: Skirts are ok
Jazzy Hip Hop Levels 1 & 2
Shoes: Black or tan jazz shoes
Top: Any color leotard, t-shirt, or tank top
Bottom: Any color sweats, leggings, or dance shorts
Hair: Ponytail or braid, hair must be worn up
Misc.: NO accessories
Tap & Tumble 1 & 2
Shoes: Black tap shoes
Top: Any color leotard or fitted dance top
Bottom: Any color leggings or dance shorts
Hair: Bun, braid, or ponytail hair must be worn up
Misc.: NO dance dresses or skirts; NO accessories
Tap (All Levels)
Shoes: Black tap shoes (Levels 5+ must have laces)
Top: Any color leotard or fitted dance top (NO t-shirts)
Bottom: Any color tights, leggings, or dance shorts
Hair: Bun, braid, or ponytail, hair must be worn up
Misc.: NO split-sole tap shoes
Hip Hop / Jazz Funk
Shoes: Clean sneakers (NOT worn outside)
Top: T-shirt or tank (a leotard or dance/sports bra should be worn underneath)
Bottom: Sweats, joggers, leggings, or gym shorts
Hair: Ponytail or braid, hair must be worn up
Misc.: NO ballet attire
Jazz & Musical Theater (All Levels)
Shoes: Black or tan jazz shoes
Top: Any color leotard or fitted dance top
Bottom: Any color tights, leggings or dance shorts
Hair: Bun, braid, or ponytail
Misc.: NO skirts or t-shirts
Contemporary & Lyrical
Shoes: Skin tone half-soles
Top: Any color leotard or fitted dance top
Bottom: Any color tights, leggings, or dance shorts
Hair: Bun, braid, or ponytail hair must be worn up
Misc.: NO t-shirts or loose clothing
Tumbling/Acro (All Levels)
Shoes: Bare feet
Top: Any color leotard
Bottom: Any color footless tights, leggings, or dance shorts
Hair: Low ponytail or braid; hair must be worn up
Misc.: NO skirts, t-shirts, or loose clothing; NO long nails or jewelry
Cultural (All Levels)
Shoes: Bare feet, jazz shoes, or half-soles
Top: Any color leotard or dance top
Bottom: Any color tights, leggings, or dance shorts
Hair: Bun, braid, or ponytail, hair must be worn up
Male Dancers - Ballet
Shoes: Black or skin tone ballet shoes
Top: Black fitted t-shirt or tank
Bottom: Black shorts or joggers
Hair: Hair must be out of the face
Misc.: NO baggy t-shirts or pants
Male Dancers - All Other Styles
Shoes: Black or skin tone shoes, appropriate for the style.
Top: Any color t-shirt or tank
Bottom: Any color shorts or joggers
Hair: Hair must be out of the face
Misc.: Hats or sweatpants are ok for hip hop
For ALL ballet classes hair must be in a REAL ballet bun, secured with hair pins and a hair net if needed. There are MANY YouTube tutorials that can show you the proper way to create a ballet bun. Please NO door knob buns (hair coiled around and wrapped with an elastic), they are messy and always fall out!
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No excessive jewelry. Rings, bracelets, necklaces and large earrings are not allowed in ANY class
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DO NOT wear perfume or heavily scented lotion or deodorant
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Deodorant is required if age appropriate. Again, please no heavy scents
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Keep your body, dance apparel, and shoes clean, well-groomed and odor free
Large retailers (Target, Walmart, etc.) do not sell proper dance shoes or tights. They sell dress-up apparel, not suitable for actual dance class. Fashion tights are not the same as dance tights. Dance tights are made specifically for movement and durability. Also, dance tights are considered undergarments, underwear should not be worn under dance tights at any age. Real dance shoes and tights can only be purchased through a dance apparel source. All dancewear and shoes required for our dress code are available for purchase at DanceAway in downtown Chico, located at 228 Main St. or online at Discount Dance Supply.