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
Shining Stars Program
Shining Stars Classes have specific dance wear depending on class and must be purchased through us. Our dress code by class must be purchased through us so the class is matching.
Try on at the studio then order online! We do keep a few extra pairs of tights in stock for emergency situations, but you must order your dance wear through the online store! *PLEASE NOTE: dance shoes are not usually the same as street shoe size–our Shining Stars ballet shoes tend to run 2-3 sizes small for example. Please try on our sizing shoes at the studio before ordering if you have not ordered with us before!

BALLET TOTS (AGES 2-3)
Pink Tu-tu dress, pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in pigtails 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 or a ponytail).

COMBO I (AGES 4-5) & COMBO II (AGES 5-6)
leotard (Combo I pink leo, Combo II black leo), pink tights, pink leather ballet shoes, hair pulled back off of face (preferably in pigtails 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

coMPANY iNSPIRED (AGES 5+)
All black dance wear, tan tights, black tap shoes, tan leather jazz shoes, hair in a ballet bun.
Leveled Program
Leveled Class dress code is listed below and can either be purchased In our studio, at After the Dance!, 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

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

Jazz
Hair must be in a neat bun, any black

Tap
Hair must be worn pulled back, any