Dress Code

At Studio 5•6•7•8, we are committed to providing a high-quality dance education in a professional and focused learning environment. One important aspect of maintaining this standard is adhering to a class dress code. A consistent dress code helps create structure, reduces distractions, promotes safety, and allows instructors to properly observe and correct dancers’ technique, including posture, alignment, and precise movements—details that can be obscured by loose or oversized clothing.

Below is a list outlining the required attire for all dancers. For those attending back to back classes in one evening, we ask that they attire that can be worn to all classes to avoid changing between class.

Fitted athletic tanks or tops paired with leggings are acceptable alternatives to a bodysuit for most styles. As a general guideline: tops should meet the waistband of bottoms and vice versa. Please note that bodysuits are mandatory for all Ballet classes.

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

Jazz & Musical Theatre

  • Bodysuit (any colour) or fitted athletic top
  • Full foot tights, convertible tights, or leggings
  • Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
  • Beige gore boots
  • Hair tied back
  • Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts, black gore boots

Tap

  • Bodysuit (any colour) or fitted athletic top
  • Full foot tights, convertible tights, or leggings
  • Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
  • Beige tap shoes – Pre Tap & Junior Tap (age 7-9)
  • Black tap shoes – Pre Teen Tap & Teen Tap 
  • Hair tied back
  • Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts, black tap shoes

Acrobatics & Aerial Hoop

  • Bodysuit (any colour) or fitted athletic top
  • 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

  • Black bodysuit
  • No shorts.  Dance skirts can be worn in Pre Ballet.
  • Ballerina Pink tights
  • Pink leather ballet slippers
  • Hair must be in a neat secured 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 bike shorts, or sweatpants (must be athletic wear, no jeans)
  • Clean indoor running shoes
  • Hair tied back

Lyrical 

  • Bodysuit (any colour) or fitted athletic top
  • Stirrup tights, convertible tights, or leggings
  • Bike shorts can be worn over bodysuit
  • Half soles (turning shoes), dance paws or foot undeez
  • Hair tied back
  • Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts

Little Leapers & Kinder Leapers

  • Bodysuit (any colour)
  • Full foot or convertible tights
  • Skirts can be worn
  • Gym slippers – pink or black
  • Hair tied back
  • Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts

Contemporary

  • Athletic top or t-shirt
  • Leggings or long bike shorts
  • Bare feet
  • Hair tied back
  • Boys: Plain T-shirt and black gym shorts 

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 gently-used dance shoes to sell for the duration of one dance season.  Items are placed in the bin at your own risk. Studio 5.6.7.8 Inc. has the right to refuse any items.  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).