WHAT TO WEAR

Uniforms are more than just what students wear to class, they are an important part of training. Here’s why:

🔹 Safety First – Proper attire allows teachers to clearly see alignment and body placement, making it easier to correct technique and prevent injuries. Loose or baggy clothing can get caught in circus equipment or restrict movement.

🔹 Focus & Discipline – Wearing a uniform helps students shift into “class mode,” promoting focus, discipline, and a sense of responsibility — key values in the performing arts.

🔹 Unity & Confidence – Uniforms create a sense of belonging and equality. When everyone is dressed alike, students can concentrate on learning, not comparing outfits, and feel like part of a team.

🔹 Freedom to Move – Uniforms are designed for flexibility, comfort, and durability, allowing students to move safely and confidently whether they’re dancing, stretching, or flying on an apparatus

Circus attire

To ensure that students stay safe, confident, and comfortable during circus and aerial training, we require specific attire for all classes involving trapeze, silks, lyra, and acrobatics. Proper clothing protects the skin, prevents accidents, and helps students move freely and securely on the equipment.

✅ What to Wear:
• Fitted leggings or athletic pants that fully cover the backs of the knees
• Snug-fitting tops that stay in place when upside down
• Tops with sleeves (short or long) for added skin protection
• Bare feet or grip socks depending on the activity
• Hair tied back securely in a bun or low ponytail

Optional: Students may wear leotards or unitards layered with leggings for extra coverage.

🚫 What to Avoid:
• ❌ Loose or baggy clothing (can get tangled in equipment)
• ❌ Crop tops or tops that ride up
• ❌ Shorts (can cause painful friction burns)
• ❌ Zippers, buttons, snaps, or sequins (can damage fabric or hurt the student)
• ❌ Jewelry of any kind (including rings, necklaces, hoop earrings)
• ❌ Clothing with mesh, holes, or cutouts
• ❌ Hats or headbands with hard pieces

💡 Why It Matters:

Proper attire isn’t just about studio etiquette, it’s about safety and focus. When students are properly dressed:
• They avoid skin burns, snags, and pinches
• They can move confidently without adjusting clothes
• The aerial fabric and equipment stay in excellent condition for everyone
• Instructors can provide safe spotting and support

We appreciate your partnership in helping students train safely and successfully. If you’re unsure about an item of clothing, feel free to ask!

Dance

Ballet

Girls:

  • Leotard (pink or black, any style)
  • Ballet tights (pink or skin-colored)
  • Ballet slippers (pink or skin-colored, to match tights)
  • Hair: neatly secured in a bun (no ponytails or loose strands)
  • Optional: Ballet skirts and fitted warm-up sweaters may be worn for warm-up only and must be removed once class begins.

Boys:

  • Form-fitting T-shirt (white or black)
  • Black tights or fitted black leggings
  • Black ballet slippers with black socks
  • Hair neat and away from the face

Lyrical, Contemporary & Conditioning

Girls:

  • Leggings or form-fitting athletic shorts (not loose)
  • Sports bra, leotard, or fitted tank top
  • Bare feet
  • Hair pulled back securely

Boys:

  • Form-fitting T-shirt or tank top (plain, no large logos or designs)
  • Fitted shorts or leggings (no baggy clothing)
  • Bare feet
  • Hair neat and away from the face

Jazz

Girls:

  • Same attire as lyrical/contemporary (leggings or fitted shorts + fitted top)
  • Jazz slip-on shoes (black or skin-colored)
  • Hair pulled back securely

Boys:

  • Form-fitting T-shirt or tank top (solid color, no busy designs)
  • Fitted shorts or leggings
  • Jazz slip-on shoes (black or skin-colored)
  • Hair neat and away from the face

Note: Skin-colored jazz shoes show dirt more quickly, but both options are acceptable.

Ballroom

Girls:

  • Leotard (any style)
  • Ballroom skirt
  • Ballroom shoes with Cuban heel (any color for class; tan recommended for performances to elongate the leg line on stage)
  • Hair neatly styled and away from the face

Boys:

  • Form-fitting button-down shirt, polo, or plain fitted T-shirt (solid color preferred)
  • Fitted black pants (no baggy or colorful clothing)
  • Ballroom shoes required (black leather is standard). For beginners, black jazz shoes with black socks may be worn until ballroom shoes are purchased.
  • Hair neat and away from the face

Hip-Hop

  • Comfortable dancewear (sweats, leggings, or shorts — no jeans or restrictive clothing)
  • Indoor sneakers only (no outdoor sneakers, boots, or Crocs)
  • Hair secured and out of eyes

Tap

  • Comfortable dancewear (flexible clothing, no jeans)
  • Tap shoes (any brand, but must produce clear, quality sound)
  • Hair pulled back securely

Note: Younger students grow quickly, so we recommend reliable but not overly expensive tap shoes. Avoid “toy” tap shoes, as they can damage the floor and hinder learning

Musical Theatre

  • Form-fitting dancewear (leggings, fitted shorts, leotard, or fitted T-shirt/tank top, nothing oversized or baggy)
  • Jazz shoes (black or skin-colored)
  • Hair pulled back neatly, away from the face (students need to sing, speak, and move clearly)

Note: Musical Theatre combines dance and acting, so students must wear attire that allows full movement but also looks neat and performance-ready

General Guidelines for All Classes

  • Form-fitting clothing is expected. Avoid oversized, baggy, or distracting clothing.
  • No jewelry or large hair accessories (safety hazard).
  • No visible undergarments under leotards/tights (dancewear is designed to be worn without).
  • All shoes and attire must be labeled with your child’s name to prevent mix-ups.
  • Uniform = professionalism. Proper attire helps dancers focus, train safely, and present themselves with confidence.