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.
"SLAD is a breath of fresh air when it comes to dance studios. I appreciate that with even the youngest kids they actually instruct ballet and work on technique rather than just letting the preschoolers play in a leotard and tights. The highlight of our year is Showtime because it is amazing to see such young kids’ talent on stage. It is simply amazing what they are able to accomplish in a year and is a professional performance that far exceeds my expectations each year! I also appreciate that the costumes are always tasteful and respectful of their age."
Erin T. - SLAD Family Since 2012 - ( Click to Add your own SLAD testimonial! )