top of page

Dress Codes

Dress codes are mandatory for all classes to ensure safety and to encourage proper technique.  All students are required to wear appropriate, specified dance attire at all times. Class attire is not included in registration, dance or costume fees.

Let's Dance!

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Pale Pink Short-Sleeved Leotard (bodysuit)

  • Pink or White Ankle Socks

  • Pink full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in (no gym slippers)

  • Pink chiffon skirt (optional) No Tutus!

  • Hair in a ponytail, braids or a bun. If hair is short, it must be well groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Plain White fitted “T” shirt

  • Navy or Black dance shorts

  • White full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • White ankle socks

  • Hair well groomed

CIMG0428.JPG

RAD Ballet: Pre-Primary & Primary

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Lilac (LP) Short-Sleeved Leotard (Mondor #1635 / 11635) with Lilac (LP) Regulation wrap-skirt (Mondor#16100)

  • Pink (E6) Ankle Socks (RAD) Mondor #167– available from a dance supply store. (White is fine for everyday class)

  • Pink full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • Hair in a bun (using an elastic, hairpins and a hair net or bun cover); if hair is short, it must be well groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair (no ponytails)

  • No visible undergarments

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Plain White fitted “T” shirt

  • Navy or Black dance shorts (No soccer shorts; knees must be visible)

  • White full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • White ankle socks

  • Hair well-groomed

rad lilac uniform.jpg

RAD Ballet:
Grade 1 & 2

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Marine Blue Pinched Front Royal Academy of Dance Leotard, tank style (bodysuit) (#3546 RAD Marine Blue [PR] Mondor Brand / Tactel/Lycra) with matching marine blue waist elastic/belt. 

  • Pink Ankle Socks (RAD) – available from a dance supply store. (White is fine for everyday class)

  • Pink full-sole leather or canvas ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • Black character skirt (circle skirt 3” below the knee) with any colour ribbons

  • Black low-heeled character shoes with pink elastic

  • Hair in a bun (using an elastic, hairpins and a hair net or bun cover); if hair is short, it must be well groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair (no ponytails)

  • No visible undergarments and no jewelry other than small earrings

  • ​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Plain White fitted “T” shirt,  Navy or Black dance shorts (No soccer shorts; knees must be visible)

  • White full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • White ankle socks

  • Black character (hard-heeled) shoes

  • Hair well groomed

IMG_2867.jpeg

RAD Ballet:
Grade 3 & 4

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Burgundy Pinched Front Royal Academy of Dance Leotard, tank style (bodysuit) (#3546 RAD Burgundy [RR] Mondor Brand - Tactel/Lycra) with matching burgundy waist elastic/belt. 

  • Pink Ballet Tights

  • Pink full-sole or split-sole leather or canvas ballet shoes with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • Black character skirt (circle skirt 3” below the knee) with ribbons

  • Black high-heel character shoes with pink elastic

  • Hair in a bun (using an elastic, hairpins and a hair net or bun cover); if hair is short, it must be well groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair

  • No visible undergarments and no jewelry other than small earrings.

​

Male-identifying Dancers:​

  • Plain White fitted “T” shirt or dance leotard

  • Navy dance shorts or navy or black men’s tights

  • White full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • White ankle socks

  • Black character (hard-heeled) shoes

  • Hair well groomed

IMG_2960.jpeg

RAD Ballet:
Grade 5

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Mondor Brand Royal Blue Spaghetti Strings Pinched Front Leotard  

  • Ballet Pink tights

  • Pink full-sole or split-sole leather ballet shoes with elastics, strings tied and tucked in or pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes

  • Black character skirt (circle skirt 3” below the knee) with ribbons

  • Black high-heel character shoes with pink elastic

  • Hair in a bun (using an elastic, hairpins and a hair net or bun cover); if hair is short,  it must be well groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair

  • No visible undergarments and no jewelry other than small earrings.

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Plain White fitted “T” shirt or dance leotard

  • Navy dance shorts or navy or black men’s tights

  • White full-sole leather ballet slippers with elastics, strings tied and tucked in

  • White ankle socks

  • Black character (hard-heeled) shoes

  • Hair well groomed

IMG_2931.jpeg

Open Ballet & Pointe

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Any solid coloured leotard

  • Ballet Pink tights

  • Pointe shoes with ribbons

  • Hair in a classical bun (high, no bangs, using an elastic, hairpins and a hairnet); if hair is short, it must be well-groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair

  • Optional skirt

  • No jewelry other than small earrings.

IMG_2908.jpeg

Vocational Ballet

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Any dark, solid coloured leotard

  • Ballet Pink tights

  • Pink ballet slippers or soft pointe shoes

  • Hair in a classical bun (high, no bangs, using an elastic, hairpins and a hairnet); if hair is short, it must be well-groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair

  • No jewelry other than small earrings.

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • As in Grades 3, 4 & 5

IMG_2878.jpeg

Academy/Recreational Ballet

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Black Leotard (bodysuit)

  • Ballet Pink tights

  • Pink full-sole or split-sole leather ballet shoes with elastics, strings tied and tucked in or pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes

  • Hair in a classical bun (high, no bangs, using an elastic, hairpins and a hair net); if hair is short, it must be well groomed, and a headband must be worn to secure the hair. (no ponytails)

  • No visible undergarments and no jewelry other than small earrings.

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • As in Grades 3, 4 & 5

IMG_2951.jpeg

Jazz, Lyrical & Musical Theatre

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Dance Leotard (bodysuit) of any colour, or sports bra with jazz pants or dance shorts

  • Black split-sole jazz shoes - Slip-on Style Only (Competitive/Pro-Training Dancers may also need Tan Slip-on Jazz shoes and/or Foot Undies)

  • Hair in a ponytail, braids or a bun; if hair is short, it must be well groomed & a headband must be worn to secure the hair

  • Absolutely no sweatpants, tank tops or T-shirts permitted

  • No hoop or dangling earrings. Please do not wear jewelry to class. i.e. rings, watches, etc.

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Plain white fitted or solid colour “T” shirt or tank top ~ (Not baggy or loose)

  • Dance shorts

  • Black Split Sole Jazz Shoes: slip-on Style Only 

  • White ankle socks

  • Hair well groomed 

IMG_2848.jpeg

Tap

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Solid Coloured Dance Leotard (bodysuit) or sports bra, worn with dance shorts or chiffon skirt

  • Tights/leggings or bare legs for silver tap and higher

  • Knees must be visible at all times

  • Hair in a ponytail, braids or a bun; if hair is short, it must be well-groomed & a headband must be worn to secure the hair

  • Proper tap shoes reflecting level must be worn. (see below)        

Shoes:

Academy:​ Mary Jane Tap Shoes​​

Yellow Tap:​ Mary Jane Tap Shoes or Oxford Tap Shoes​

Purple, Red, Blue, & Advanced Tap: Oxford Tap Shoes

​

Male-identifying Dancers:​

  • Fitted ‘T’ shirts or tanks – Any Solid colour with shorts that fall above the knee.

  • Hair well-groomed           

Shoes:

  • All levels - Black Oxford Tap Shoes

IMG_2919.jpeg

Acro

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Dance Leotard (bodysuit) of any colour with dance shorts or leggings.  Barefeet.  Hair in a low ponytail or low bun; French braids preferred

  • No hoop or dangling earrings.  

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Fitted 'T' shirts or tanks - any solid colour with shorts that fall above the knee​

​

All Dancers: 

  • Please do not wear jewelry to class. i.e. rings, watches, etc.

IMG_2858.jpeg

Hip Hop

All Dancers:

  • Gym Clothes, i.e.  Loose Sweatpants & loose T-Shirts ~  attire that allows for free movement (no jeans)

  • Clean non-marking sneakers (no street shoes). 

  • Please NOTE:  Competitive classes will be informed of what shoes to purchase.

  • Please do not wear jewelry to class. i.e. rings, watches, etc.No hoop or dangling earrings.  

IMG_2964.jpeg

Contemporary & Modern

Female-identifying Dancers:

  • Dance leotard (bodysuit) of any colour with dance shorts or leggings

  • Barefoot or socks

  • Hair pulled back, out of the face, in a bun, French braid or ponytail

​

Male-identifying Dancers:

  • Fitted 'T' shirts or tanks - any solid colour with shorts that fall above the knee

All Dancers: 

  • Please do not wear jewelry to class. i.e. rings, watches, etc.

IMG_2943.jpeg

Copyright © 2026 Tri-City Dance Centre

bottom of page