Dress Code

To ensure that all our students can dance comfortably and confidently, we have a dress code in place. Our dress code helps maintain a uniform look and allows for optimal movement and performance during classes.

We offer two dress code options to be inclusive of all dancers, while still ensuring that clothing is form-fitting for safety and performance reasons. Option 1 is for female identifying dancers, option 2 is for male identifying dancers and for gender neutral dancers please choose one of the options (1 or 2) that suits you best.

Please take a moment to review our dress code guidelines before purchasing any attire. This will help you select the appropriate clothing and avoid any unnecessary expenses. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us by email at dancerootsdirector@gmail.com. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you in class!

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Ballet

Tiny tots

Option 1:

Pink leotard
Mondor 316/319 E6 tights
Pink soft leather full sole ballet shoes, with pink elastic across instep

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Thin short white socks or no socks
Soft black leather ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

Lilac leotard
Mondor 316/319 E6 tights
Canvas split sole ballet shoes fit properly to foot

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Thin short white socks or no socks
Black canvas ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

Junior - Senior

Option 1:

Black leotard
Mondor 316/319 E6 pink transition tights
Canvas split sole ballet shoes fit properly to foot

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Thin short white socks or no socks
Black canvas ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Jazz

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

Lilac leotard
Mondor caramel transition tights
Tan jazz shoes (Bloch 0497*), fitted snugly

*0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497), fitted snugly

*0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

Junior - Senior

Option 1:

Black leotard or Black Sports bra top
Black legging (Ex. Align legging from from Lululemon) or/ Mondor caramel transition tights
Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497*), fitted snugly

*0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497), fitted snugly

*0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Tap

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

Lilac leotard
Caramel transition tights
Tan heeled tap shoes (So Danca TA44)

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Black lace-up tap shoe with taps (Capezio 443C)

Junior - Senior

Option 1:

Black leotard or Black Sports Bra Top
Black leggings (Ex. Align legging from Lululemon or/ Mondor caramel transition tights

Junior & up

Black leather lace up oxford tap Capezio CG19 except:

Competitive dancers Junior - 5 and up (unless specified by choreographer)
Black leather lace up oxford tap shoes Bloch Jason Samuel Smith SO313

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

Junior & up
Black leather lace up oxford tap Capezio CG19

Competitive
Black leather lace up tap shoes (Bloch Jason Samuel Smith SO313)

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Lyrical / Contemporary

All levels

Option 1:

Black leotard
Bare legs with black dance shorts, OR Mondor caramel transition tights OR, Black leggings and Sports bra
Bare feet OR FootUndeez (Capezio H07 nude)

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Bare feet

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Hip Hop

All levels

Option 1:

Joggers or shorts (easy to move in)
Tank top/T-shirt
Black high top Vans, Converse or similar with non-marking sole

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Acro

All levels

Option 1:

Black leotard or black sports bra
Bare legs with black dance short or black leggings (Ex. Align legging from Lululemon)
Bare feet

Option 2:

Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)
White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
Bare feet

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Adult

All levels

Clothing that is comfortable to move in -options include yoga pants, shorts, leggings, t-shirt, tank.
Discipline specific footwear ex: ballet/jazz shoes, hip hop shoes, etc., OR bare feet

Dress Code

To ensure that all our students can dance comfortably and confidently, we have a dress code in place. Our dress code helps maintain a uniform look and allows for optimal movement and performance during classes.

Ballet

Tiny tots

Option 1:

Option 2:

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

Option 2:

Junior - Senior

Option 1:

Option 2:

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Jazz

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

Option 2:

Junior - Senior

Option 1:

Option 2:

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Tap

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

Option 2:

Junior - Senior

Option 1:

Option 2:

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Lyrical / Contemporary

All levels

Option 1:

Option 2:

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Hip Hop

All levels

Option 1:

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Acro

All levels

Option 1:

Option 2:

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Adult

All levels

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