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.
"My three year old is taking her first year of dance classes at SLAD and I can't say enough good things about the entire company. Her teacher, the director, and the community of dancers and parents have all been kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. She had a great time performing at her first recital - preschoolers doing tap and ballet is the cutest thing ever! My family remarked how great the teachers were, how organized the show was, and how well everyone performed. She looks forward to dance class every week. I'm so happy I chose SLAD for her."
Maggie T. - SLAD Family Since 2015 - ( Click to Add your own SLAD testimonial! )