Dress Code

At Studio 5•6•7•8 we believe in being professional in our classes by providing the best possible dance education to our students. Having a dress code is one of the criteria in achieving that goal. A dress code contributes to a structured environment, minimizes distractions, and helps to ensure dancers’ safety in class. For teachers, a dress code helps in correcting body alignment, stretched feet and extended knees that cannot be seen when draped in baggy sweats.

The list below outlines the proper attire that all dancers require. If a dancer has multiple classes in one night, we ask that they wear a bodysuit and tights to ALL classes, so there is no need to change between classes.

Fitted athletic tanks/tops and leggings are an acceptable alternative to a bodysuit. As a general rule, the top must meet the bottom and the bottom must meet the top. Bodysuits must be worn for Ballet.

All the items listed can be purchased at “Starburst Dancewear” located at 1175 Wilson Street East, Ancaster. 905-304-0169

Jazz & Musical Theatre

Bodysuit of any color
Full foot tights, convertible tights, or leggings
Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
Beige Gore boots, Black for Intermediate & Senior Company
Hair tied back
Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts, black gore boots

Tap

Bodysuit of any color
Full foot tights, convertible tights, or leggings
Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
Beige tap shoes – Pre Tap, Junior Tap (age 7-9 recreational), Mini Company
Black tap shoes – Pre Teen Tap & Teen Tap (recreational), Pre Junior to Senior Companies
Hair tied back
Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts, black tap shoes

Acrobatics

Bodysuit of any color
Stirrup tights, convertible tights, or leggings
Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
Bare feet
Hair tied back
Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts

Ballet & Pointe

All recreational Ballet classes: Black Bodysuit of any style. Skirts are allowed in Pre Ballet.
Competitive: Mini, Pre Junior & Junior Company: Mondor pinched front tank RAD leotard with belt – Item #3546 colour Paradise (PR). Intermediate & Senior Company: Mondor pinched front tank RAD leotard with belt – Item #3546 colour Black (52)
Ballerina Pink tights
Pink leather ballet slippers
Hairstyle: bun

Ballet (Boys)

White fitted T-shirt
Navy or black shorts above the knee
Black leather ballet slippers
Hair neatly groomed

Hip Hop

Plain T-shirt
Leggings, long biker shorts, or sweatpants (must be athletic wear, no jeans)
Clean indoor running shoes
Hair tied back

Lyrical Jazz

Bodysuit of any color
Stirrup tights, convertible tights, or leggings
Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
Half soles (turning shoes)
Hair tied back
Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts, half soles

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers

Bodysuit of any color
Full foot or convertible tights
Skirts are allowed
Gym slippers – pink or black
Hair tied back
Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts

Aerial Hoop

Bodysuit of any color
Stirrup tights, convertible tights or leggings
Bare feet
Hair tied back
Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts or fitted athletic pants

During class all students must:

• Not chew gum in class
• Remove all dangling jewelry
• Not be disruptive in class

No provocative clothing is allowed at any time. The studio reserves the right to remove a student from class if he/she is not following the dress code.

Re-Sale Bin

We offer a re-sale bin for gently used shoes. We will accept new or very gently-used dance shoes to sell for the duration of one dance season (we have the right to refuse any items). Items are placed in the bin at your own risk. Please be sure your items are clean and placed in a zip-lock bag with your name and price clearly labeled.If someone purchases your item, we will notify you to pick up your payment (cash only). Any shoes tried on and not purchased are to be handed in to the front desk to be sanitized.