DRESS CODE: Dance Shoes & Dancewear
All required shoes are available for purchase through BLDC.
Stop by or contact the office to schedule a shoe fitting.
Dancewear is available for purchase in the studio lobby.
Students are encouraged to follow the dress code guidelines that align with their gender identity.
If a student is not comfortable wearing the type of attire listed in our guidelines, they may choose an alternative option that allows free movement and is not restrictive. Our goal is for all students to feel comfortable and confident. Please contact the studio if you need help with attire or have any questions.
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K-2nd Grade & 3rd-6th Grade BalletGirls
Required Attire: Solid colored leotard and light pink footed tights. Ballet skirts above the knee are also permitted. Hair for ballet class should be pulled back into a bun. An instructional video is available here. Required Shoes: Pink Leather Split-Sole Ballet Shoe Boys Required Attire: Black or white athletic T-shirt, black solid tights made for male dancers, leggings or slim fitting athletic pants, dance belt for boys over 11 years of age. Required Shoes: Black Leather Full-Sole Ballet Shoe |
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Building Blocks A, B & C & Ext. BBCGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings/shorts/skirt, and dance dresses are acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Leather Full-Sole Ballet Shoe & White Tap Ribbonette Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic Shorts or Pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Leather Full-Sole Ballet Shoe & Black Lace-Up Tap Shoes |
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1st-3rd Grade Combo Tap/JazzGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Buckle Tap Shoes & Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Lace-Up Tap Shoes & Black Stretch Jazz Shoes 3rd-6th Grade Combo Jazz/Hip-HopGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes & Black High Top Sneakers Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Black Stretch Jazz Shoe & Black High Top Sneakers |
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Teen ContemporaryGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Stretch Jazz Shoes |
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1st-2nd Grade Hip-Hop, 3rd-6th Grade Hip-Hop & Teen Hip-HopGirls & Boys
Required Attire: Form-fitting dance clothing in which the student feels comfortable and allows for free movement. Required Shoes: Black Classic High Top Sneakers |
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Hip-Hop Flip-FlopGirls & Boys
Required Attire: Form-fitting dance clothing in which the student feels comfortable and allows for free movement. Required Shoes: Black Classic High Top Sneakers |
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3rd-6th Grade Jazz & Teen JazzGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Stretch Jazz Shoes |
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3rd-6th Grade Musical TheatreGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Stretch Jazz Shoes |
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1st-2nd Grade Pom & 3rd-6th Grade PomGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Stretch Jazz Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Stretch Jazz Shoes |
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Sparks TeamsGirls
Required Tap, Jazz, or Hip-Hop Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Ballet Attire: Solid colored leotard and light pink footed tights. Skirts above the knee are also permitted. Required Shoes: Mary Jane Tan Buckle Tap Shoes, Tan Stretch Jazz Boots, Leather Split-Sole Ballet Shoes Hip Hop add-on team: Black Hi-Top Hip-Hop Sneakers Boys Required Tap, Jazz or Hip-Hop Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Ballet Attire: White T-shirt, black tights or form fitting pants, dance belt for boys over 11 years of age. Required Shoes: Black Jazz Tap Shoes, Black Stretch Jazz Boots, Black Stretch Ballet Shoes Hip Hop add-on team: Black Hi-Top Hip-Hop Sneakers |
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3rd-6th Grade TapGirls
Required Attire: A leotard with tights, a leotard with leggings or shorts, a dance top and shorts are all acceptable options. Dance clothing should be form-fitting and allow the instructor to see the students’ movement clearly. No long, baggy t-shirts or pants. Required Shoes: Tan Buckle Tap Shoes Boys Required Attire: Athletic shorts or pants, T-shirt or athletic style top. Required Shoes: Black Lace-Up Tap Shoes |
