Dancewear
Dress Code
Dress Code by Classes
As a dancer, it is important to wear proper dancewear. At Red Door Dance Academy we have a dress code that we find beneficial to student learning for multiple reasons. First, it allows students to focus on the learning rather than, for example, tugging at a ballet skirt that (while cute!) is mostly distracting. Secondly, when students are dressed alike it allows instructors to better correct them as a whole. We strive to give your dancer the best dance education possible and our dress code helps us provide that to you!
Shining Stars Program
Shining Stars Classes have specific dance wear for each class. At Red Door, it is important to be cohesive and for our dancers to have a sense of unity within the classroom. Doing so encourages teamwork, allows teachers to correct students technique more efficiently & sets a standard within the group. (We have emergency replacement tights in studio for your convenience.)
Visit our online store to view the dress code and make your purchase.
Your items will be delivered to our studio and will be available for pickup within 2-3 weeks.
BALLET TOTS (AGES 2-3)
Pink Tu-tu dress, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in pigtails, bun or a ponytail).
PRE-BALLET (AGES 3-4)
Purple Tu-tu dress, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, black tap shoes, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in pigtails, bun or a ponytail).
COMBO I (AGES 4-5) & COMBO II (AGES 5-6)
Leotard (Combo I – pink leo, Combo II – black leo), classic pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in pigtails, bun or a ponytail).
MINI JAZZ (AGES 4-6)
Solid color leotard, pink or tan tights (optional), form fitted black jazz shorts, tan leather jazz shoes, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in a ponytail or bun).
MINI ACRO (AGES 4-6)
Black or pink leotard with black form fitted shorts or black short tard, tan footless tights, bare feet, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in pigtails for rolling with ease).
The Company (AGES 5+)
All black dance wear, tan tights, black tap shoes, tan leather jazz shoes, hair in a ballet bun.
Leveled Program (Based on skill level)
Leveled Class dress code is all black (listed below) and can either be purchased through our link, at After the Dance! (Texas Blvd), or an online vendor of your choosing.
Acrobatics
Hair must be in a neat bun, black leotard or short-tard, tan footless tights, bare feet, (black jazz pants, leggings, or form fitted jazz shorts are optional).
Ballet
Hair must be in a neat bun, black leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes (leather or canvas). Leg warmers and ballet skirts may be worn at teacher’s discretion.
Contemporary
Hair must be worn pulled back, any form fitting black dancewear, tan or pink tights optional, half-soles, black jazz pants, leggings, or form fitted jazz shorts are optional.
Hip Hop
Hair must be worn pulled back, comfortable dance clothes, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatpants (no jeans or skirts allowed), Pants are needed for floor work or slides done in class so knees are covered, hip hop sneakers or clean bottom tennis shoes (used only for hip hop class- no street shoes on dance floors).
Jazz
Hair must be in a neat bun, any black form fitting dancewear, tan or pink tights, jazz shoes, black jazz pants, leggings, or form fitted jazz shorts are optional.
Tap
Hair must be worn pulled back, any form fitting black dancewear, tan or pink tights optional, black tap shoes, black jazz pants, leggings, or form fitted jazz shorts are optional.