Dress Code

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. Dress code and uniform is strictly enforced at all times and is mandatory for class participation.  

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.

A note regarding shoes--It is absolutely imperative that students have the required shoes for each class.  Improper, worn out or poorly made shoes will result in injury, and hinder the progress of your child.  Please do not purchase shoes that are too large for your child’s foot in hopes that you will get more use out of them.  Dance shoes that are too big cause injury!  Please note:  all footwear must be approved by the instructors of TDI.

All required shoes and dancewear can be purchased at Dancexperts:

852 Millwood Road, Toronto (416) 421-8506
60 Randall Road, Unit 3, Ajax (905) 427-0443

CLASS	REQUIRED CLOTHING	REQUIRED SHOES
Pre Dance & Kinder Dance	Girls: Pink bodysuit and pink tights. Ballet skirts and tutus are not permitted as they are too distracting for these little dancers! Boys: Plain white t-shirt, black dance pants and black socks.	Bloch Bunnyhop ballet slippers-style #225. Pink for girls, black for boys. All ballet shoes must have matching elastic strap sewn in.  Please tuck in or cut off the bows.
Jazz & Musical Theatre	One piece bodysuit and footed tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed. Boys: Black dance pants and white t-shirt; black socks.	Bloch Gore Boots–style #499. Tan for girls in Children’s or Primary and black for boys and all girls in Junior/Senior/Adult classes.
Tap	One piece bodysuit and footed tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed.  Boys: Black dance pants and white t-shirt; black socks.	Children & Primary-Bloch Tap On –style #302 in Tan. Junior/Senior/Adult/Boys-Capezio Hoof Master–style #CG100 in black.
Acro & Tumbling	One piece bodysuit and convertible or stirrup tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed. Boys: Black dance pants or shorts and plain white t-shirt.	Bare feet.
Ballet	Plain black bodysuit (tank or camisole) and full foot Bloch tights in Ballet Pink.	Girls-Sansha Canvas ballet slippers-regular or stretch in pink. Boys-Sansha Canvas ballet slippers-available at the moment in regular only-in Black. All ballet shoes must have matching elastic strap sewn in.  Please tuck in or cut off the bows.
Lyrical	One piece bodysuit & convertible or stirrup tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed.	Dance Paws or Footundeez.
Hip Hop	Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed.	Bloch Canvas Dance Sneaker-style #528 in black. ABSOLUTELY NO STREET SHOES ARE PERMITTED.
Adult Classes	Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed.	As outlined above for corresponding classes.

CLASS	REQUIRED CLOTHING	REQUIRED SHOES
Jazz & Musical Theatre	One piece bodysuit and footed tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed. Boys: Black dance pants and white t-shirt; black socks.	Bloch Gore Boots–style #499. If purchasing new shoes, tan for girls and black for boys. Otherwise use your shoes from previous season. Shoe colour will need to be altered to enhance costumes.
Tap	One piece bodysuit and footed tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed.  Boys: Black dance pants and white t-shirt; black socks.	Mini and Petite Companies-Bloch Tap On –style #302 in tan. Companies A through D-Capezio Cuban Heels, in Caramel, style #455. Companies E through H & boys-Capezio Hoof Master–style #CG100 in black. Soloists may purchase Capezio M60 and the So Danca TA800 which may also be worn for groups. Please call with notice to ensure items are in stock.
Acro & Tumbling	One piece bodysuit and convertible or stirrup tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed. Boys: Black dance pants or shorts and plain white t-shirt.	Bare feet.
Ballet	Plain black bodysuit (tank or camisole) and full foot Bloch tights in Ballet Pink.	Girls-Sansha Canvas ballet slippers-regular or stretch in pink. Boys-Sansha Canvas ballet slippers-available at the moment in regular only-in Black. All ballet shoes must have matching elastic strap sewn in.  Please tuck in or cut off the bows.
Lyrical	One piece bodysuit & convertible or stirrup tights.  Colour and style is optional.  Other dancewear/active wear is not allowed.	Dance Paws or Footundeez.
Hip Hop	Comfortable active wear, no jeans allowed.	Bloch Canvas Dance Sneaker-style #528 in black. ABSOLUTELY NO STREET SHOES ARE PERMITTED. Students may wear performance shoes from previous season as long as they have not been worn outdoors.