We want to ensure that all of our dancers are prepared for class so we have compiled a list of the required dance clothing, shoes and hair. Please scroll down to view the class dress code requirements.
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Pre-Dance
Pre-Dance 1 & 2
- Light pink leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink/Skin Toned Tights
- Black buckle Tap shoes
- Pink or Skin Toned Ballet shoes
Jazz - Mini
- Light pink leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Tan Jazz shoes
Level 1 Classes
Ballet
- Light pink leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Pink or Skin Toned Ballet shoes
Tap
- Light pink leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Black buckle Tap shoes
Jazz
- Light pink leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink/Skin Toned Tights
- Tan Jazz Shoes
Level 2-4 Classes
Ballet
- Black leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Pink or Skin Toned Ballet shoes
Tap
- Black leotard
- Skirt**
- Pink/Skin Toned Tights
- (Level 2-3) Black Tap shoes
- (Level 4) Black Lace Up Tap Shoes***
Jazz
- Black leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Tan Jazz Shoes
Level 5-7 & Adult*
Ballet
- Black leotard
- Skirt**
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Pink or Skin Toned Ballet shoes
Tap
- Black leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Black Lace Up Tap Shoes***
Jazz
- Black leotard
- (No Skirt)
- Pink or Skin Toned Tights
- Tan or Skin Toned Jazz Shoes
Hip Hop
ALL LEVELS: Loose clothing and black hop hop sneakers (available online or in dancewear stores)
Hip Hop Kids may wear jazz shoes
Modern
ALL LEVELS: Transition tights, stirrup tights or barefoot form-fitting dance attire
Lyrical
ALL LEVELS: Transition stirrup tights, form-fitting dance attire
Boys
ALL LEVELS: White t-shirt, black dance pants, black or white ballet shoes, black tap shoes and black jazz shoes
Hair and Jewelry
For Level 1 and Up: hair must be pulled back securely for all classes.
No distracting jewelry!
* Adult classes may opt to add stretch pants, form fitting t-shirts to make student most comfortable.
** Skirts may be worn ONLY if they are purchased from St. Louis Academy of Dance.
*** Styles: Revolution 581 ( only available from SLAD ), Bloch S0361L or Giordano Spectator LS3004L.
"Thanks St. Louis Academy of Dance for being awesome training ground for our girls!!! SLAD training for one of our beauties is coming to an end, while it's just beginning for the other. Emily Edwards and Kacy Voskuil, words can't describe how much we appreciate you! Five years ago, when we started this journey, we weren't sure where we'd end up. Thank you for challenging Nia and pushing her to a place she didn't think she could rise to...your encouragement and training has been pivital in her dance pursuits here and beyond. We are excited for her journey and for the future of our little dancer too! Yesterday's performances amond all the dancers were epic! Congratulations to EVERYONE!...you all set the bar REALLY high!"
Tanya M. - SLAD Family Since 2013 - ( Click to Add your own SLAD testimonial! )