Students are required to come to class dressed in the proper dance attire as outlined below. Hair must be tied back and off the face at all times. One neat, tightly secured bun is required for all competitive classes and all ballet classes (competitive and recreational). Bangs off the face. (How do I make a proper ballet bun?) Dress code and uniform is strictly enforced at all times and is mandatory for class participation. Please note: all footwear must be approved by the instructors of TDI.
Dancewear--Please visit our Links page for a listing of dancewear stores.
Dancers--Please keep in mind that proper hygiene is essential while participating in dance class. A fresh, clean, neat appearance is necessary, and there should be no holes or runs in tights. Please make every effort to be a "pleasant" asset to the rest of your class as well as your teachers.
Competitive Students--Please see Class Schedule for shoe requirements.
CLASS |
REQUIRED SHOES |
REQUIRED CLOTHING |
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GIRLS |
BOYS |
PRE-DANCE & KINDER DANCE |
Girls: pink leather ballet slippers with pink sewn elastic strap. Boys: Black leather ballet slippers with black sewn elastic strap. Please tuck in or cut off the bows. |
Pink bodysuit and Capezio Ballerina Pink tights, style #1815. Please no ballet skirts. |
Black Dance Pants and white T-shirt. |
JAZZ & MUSICAL THEATRE |
Capezio Jazz Ankle Boots (slip on jazz shoes with no laces), style #CG05. Tan for girls in Children’s and Primary classes. Black for boys and girls in Junior, Senior and Adult classes. |
One piece bodysuit and footed tights. Colour and style is optional. Tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, crop tops, dance/flare pants, street clothes, active wear etc. is not allowed. |
Black Dance Pants and white T-shirt. |
TAP |
Children’s and Primary Classes: Tan coloured Angelo Luzio Cuban Heel tap shoes (with buckle), style #925. Junior through Adult Classes: black Capezio Hoof Masters*, style #CG100 (similar look to photo indicated above as Tele-tone Xtreme). Boys require black tap shoes. All tap shoes require Capezio Tele-Tone Taps. IMPORTANT! |
One piece bodysuit and footed tights. Colour and style is optional. Tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, crop tops, dance/flare pants, street clothes, active wear etc. is not allowed. |
Black Dance Pants and white T-shirt. |
| BALLET | Girls: pink leather ballet slippers with pink sewn elastic strap. Boys: Black leather ballet slippers with black sewn elastic strap. Please tuck in or cut off the bows. |
Black bodysuit (tank or camisole) and Capezio Ballerina Pink tights, style #14. | Black Dance Pants and white T-shirt. |
| ACRO & TUMBLING | Bare feet. | One piece bodysuit and footless or stirrup tights. Colour and style is optional. Tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, crop tops, dance/flare pants, street clothes, active wear etc. is not allowed. | Black Dance Pants or shorts and white T-shirt. |
| LYRICAL | Capezio Jazz Ankle Boots (slip on jazz shoes with no laces), style #CG05. Half soles or toe thongs may be worn for Lyrical. Be prepared with ankle boots for performances. | One piece bodysuit and footless or stirrup tights. Colour and style is optional. Tank tops, t-shirts, sweatshirts, crop tops, dance/flare pants, street clothes, active wear etc. is not allowed. | Black Dance Pants and white T-shirt. |
| HIP HOP | Capezio Dance Sneakers or stocking feet. Dance Sneakers are recommended, Capezio style DS15 or DS03. These shoes must be kept for indoor use only. Absolutely no outdoor/street shoes are permitted in the studio. No exceptions. | Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed. | Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed. |
| ADULT CLASSES | As outlined above for corresponding classes. | Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed. | Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed. |
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