***Dress Code Items for the 2021-2022 (August-June) Dance Year are currently being updated and may be different than the current dance season dress code that is listed below!***
As with many other children’s activities that require specific attire and footwear, Expressions Dance adheres to a dress code policy which serves multiple purposes. Our uniform dress code enables teachers to easily observe a student’s alignment and position and helps students focus on dance rather than attire. The dress code also ensures that all students have matching dancewear, should a performance opportunity arise.
At Expressions we have always celebrated every child that walks through our doors. We want everyone to feel seen and valued. We love that we are all unique and different and we are thrilled that dancewear companies have begun to offer a diverse selection of tights and shoes. This year all EDMC students will have the option to purchase tights and shoes that match their skin tone. We have a variety of choices available on our dress code website. If you can’t find the right match, please let us know. More options become available each day and we will be able to direct you to other vendors. We look forward to seeing you all in the studio soon!
Sincerely,
Miss Darcy and the EDMC Team
GIRLS/YOUNG LADIES REQUIRED CLASS LEOTARDS & TIGHTS COLOR
Tippy Toes, Twirling Tots, Tiny Tappers:
Theatricals Pink Girls Dance Dress
- Skin Tone Tights
Kinder, TK & K-1st Ballet/Tap Combo:
Theatricals Girls Cotton Tank Dress in Lavender
Kinder Jazz/Hip Hop or K-1st Jazz/Tap Combo:
Theatricals Girls Cotton Tank Leotard in Lavender
(OPTIONAL Black Shorts)
- Skin Tone Tights
Beginning Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theater, Hip Hop:
Theatricals Cotton Tank Leotard in Light Blue
(OPTIONAL Skirt)
(OPTIONAL Black Shorts)
- Skin Tone Tights
Ballet/Jazz 1A:
Theatricals Cotton Tank Leotard in Mulberry
Jazz 1A:
Black Dance Shorts or Leggings
- Skin Tone Tights
Ballet/Jazz 1B:
Theatricals Cotton Tank Leotard in Purple
Jazz 1B:
Black Dance Shorts or Leggings
- Skin Tone Tights
Ballet/Jazz 2:
Theatricals Cotton Tank Leotard in Royal
Jazz 2:
Black Dance Shorts or Leggings
- Skin Tone Tights
Ballet/Jazz 3:
Bloch Camisole Leotard in Burgundy
Jazz 3:
Black Dance Shorts or Leggings
- Skin Tone Tights
Ballet/Jazz 4:
Bloch Adult Camisole Leotard in Aubergine
Jazz 4:
Black Dance Shorts or Leggings
- Skin Tone Tights
Ballet/Jazz 5:
Bloch Adult Camisole Leotard in Navy
Jazz 5:
Black Dance Shorts or Leggings
- Skin Tone Tights
BOYS/YOUNG MEN REQUIRED CLASS ATTIRE
Boys Ballet/Jazz/Tap (Tippy Toes, PreK, Beginning Level):
Solid White or Black Fitted Short Sleeve Shirt
Black Athletic Shorts/Pants/Joggers/Dance Tights
Boys Hip Hop (Kinder-Beginning Level):
Black Expressions Studio Tshirt or Solid Color Shirt
Black Athletic Shorts/Pants/Joggers
Young Men Ballet Level 1-5:
Solid White or Black Fitted Shirt
Black Men’s Dance Tights or Long Dance Shorts
Dance Belt or Compression Undergarments
ALL OTHER CLASS ATTIRE LEVELS 1-5
Tap/Musical Theater/Contemporary/Lyrical Praise/Acro Attire:
Young Ladies: Any solid color leotard, black leggings or black dance shorts, can wear Expressions logo gear over a leotard
Young Men: Studio T-Shirt or Tank (or solid color t-shirt/tank), black athletic shorts/pants
Hip Hop/Guys Hip Hop:
Studio T-Shirt or Tank (or solid color t-shirt/tank), black shorts/leggings/sweats/athletic pants
REQUIRED CHILDREN'S DANCE SHOES
Girls/Young Ladies Ballet (Tippy Toes, Twirling Tots, Kinder & K-1st)
Pink Leather Split Sole Ballet Shoes
Boys/Young Men Ballet (All Ages/Levels)
Black Leather or Stretch Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoes
Ballet (Levels 1-5)
Pink or Skin Tone Split Sole Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoes
Tap (Girls Tiny Tappers, Kinder, K-1st)
Black Mary Jane Ribbon Tie/Elastic Tap Shoes
Tap (PreK-1st Boys, Beginning & Levels 1-5)
Black Lace Up Tap Shoes
Lyrical Praise (Levels 1-5)
Skin Tone Half Soles
Contemporary (Levels 1-5)
Skin Tone Foot Undeez
Jazz/Musical Theater (All Ages/Levels)
Skin Tone Jazz Shoes
(Young Men may need Black Jazz Shoes for recital depending on costume - either are fine for class)
Hip Hop (All Ages/Levels)
Plain Black Athletic/Tennis Shoes
(white, black or brown soles okay)
Acro (All Ages/Levels)
Bare Feet (no tights over their feet)