Appearance Code
Boys (All Dance Disciplines)
White T-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black socks, black (ballet/tap/jazz) shoes.
Ballet Classes (ALL LEVELS)
Solid color leotard, ballet pink tights and pink ballet shoes without drawstrings. We ask that dancers in Corps level classes wear leather ballet shoes with no drawstrings (recommended- Capezio Lily), Prima level classes should wear split sole, canvas ballet shoes (recommended- Capezio Hanami). Please do not purchase shoes from Walmart, Target or Amazon as they are not appropriate. Chiffon ballet skirts allowed. Please refrain from tutus or costumes. Please no glitter. No jewelry, shirts, or shorts are permitted in class.
Jazz & Musical Theatre Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black tights, tan jazz shoes. (Slip-on style recommended). No oversized T-shirts, tank tops, or jewelry are permitted in class. Fitted jazz shorts or leggings may be worn.
Hip Hop
Students should wear urban clothing. Example: leggings, sweat pants, loose shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers. For those transitioning from class to class, this can be worn over dance attire.
Tap Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan, or black tights, black tie tap shoes for Apprentice level and Corps I level tap classes, black oxford style shoes recommended for all other levels.
Modern, Contemporary & Acro Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black convertible, footless or stirrup tights. No shoes- bare feet required. Fitted jazz shorts or leggings may be worn.
Lyrical Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black convertible tights. Required shoe- Capezio Women’s Canvas Pirouette Ii Dance Shoe, color nude.
Poms Cheer & Dance
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black tights, tan jazz shoes. (Slip-on style recommended). No oversized T-shirts, tank tops, or jewelry are permitted in class. Fitted jazz shorts or leggings may be worn.
White T-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black socks, black (ballet/tap/jazz) shoes.
Ballet Classes (ALL LEVELS)
Solid color leotard, ballet pink tights and pink ballet shoes without drawstrings. We ask that dancers in Corps level classes wear leather ballet shoes with no drawstrings (recommended- Capezio Lily), Prima level classes should wear split sole, canvas ballet shoes (recommended- Capezio Hanami). Please do not purchase shoes from Walmart, Target or Amazon as they are not appropriate. Chiffon ballet skirts allowed. Please refrain from tutus or costumes. Please no glitter. No jewelry, shirts, or shorts are permitted in class.
Jazz & Musical Theatre Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black tights, tan jazz shoes. (Slip-on style recommended). No oversized T-shirts, tank tops, or jewelry are permitted in class. Fitted jazz shorts or leggings may be worn.
Hip Hop
Students should wear urban clothing. Example: leggings, sweat pants, loose shorts, t-shirts, and sneakers. For those transitioning from class to class, this can be worn over dance attire.
Tap Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan, or black tights, black tie tap shoes for Apprentice level and Corps I level tap classes, black oxford style shoes recommended for all other levels.
Modern, Contemporary & Acro Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black convertible, footless or stirrup tights. No shoes- bare feet required. Fitted jazz shorts or leggings may be worn.
Lyrical Classes
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black convertible tights. Required shoe- Capezio Women’s Canvas Pirouette Ii Dance Shoe, color nude.
- Hair should be neatly and securely confined away from the face and off the neck. Buns are recommended for ballet although not required.
- No underwear should be worn with dance clothing. (Think of it like a bathing suit).
- No jewelry or accessories. Large earrings are especially a hazard to the dancer and accessories cause distractions in class.
- No cover-ups or baggy clothing allowed.
- Tightly fitted shorts or leggings are permitted with leotard & tights for classes other than ballet.
- Please clearly label all dance shoes and clothing.
- Remember! "You're never fully dressed without a SMILE!"
Poms Cheer & Dance
Solid color leotard, pink, tan or black tights, tan jazz shoes. (Slip-on style recommended). No oversized T-shirts, tank tops, or jewelry are permitted in class. Fitted jazz shorts or leggings may be worn.
Local Dance Stores
We know that it is easy to grab dance attire from big box stores, but they charge the same price as our local dance stores and at local dance stores you will be getting a much better-quality item and you are supporting a small business. Also, at our local dance stores they will fit your child into the shoes, leotards, and tights they need at no additional cost and will follow our requested item list. This is the best way to be sure to find the appropriate dancewear for your student. Here is a list of our local dance stores.
Make Believe Costumes & Dancewear
1855 Parental Home Rd. Jacksonville, FL 32216 (904) 645-6337 makebelievecostumes.com |