Proper dance attire is essential for creating a safe and professional learning environment. All students must be properly dressed for all classes, or they will be asked to sit and watch (no exceptions). If there are ongoing problems with following the dress code, it will result in being dropped from that class. We highly recommend all students carry an extra set of dance clothes in their bags, so they are always prepared for class.
*For your convenience, there are addresses to local dance stores at the bottom of page and links for our recommended styles of dancewear and shoes.
*For your convenience, there are addresses to local dance stores at the bottom of page and links for our recommended styles of dancewear and shoes.
Tiny Tots Ballet- pink tights, pink ballet shoes, any colored leotard, no skirts
Combo classes-
Boys (tap, jazz, ballet)- black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, fitted t-shirt or tank, black athletic shorts or black pants
Ballet (age 8 and over)- Any color leotard, pink convertible tights, pink ballet shoes. Skirts are allowed. Hair must be in a bun.
Jazz (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or a crop top and dance shorts or leggings. Tan jazz shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or a ponytail.
Contemporary (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or crop top and dance shorts or leggings. No shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or a ponytail.
Lyrical (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or a crop top and dance shorts or leggings. No shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or ponytail.
Acro/Tumbling (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or a crop top and dance shorts or leggings. No shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or a ponytail.
Hip Hop (all ages)- Comfortable, hip-hop style dancewear. No jeans. Sneakers (preferably black), combat boots, or bare feet are permitted. Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail.
Tap (all ages)- Any type of dancewear. No jeans. Black tap shoes. Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail.
Company classes- All students should wear Dance Nation's colors or gear (either a leotard or crop top and dance shorts or leggings). No loose fitting clothing. Hair must be in bun.
Combo classes-
- Ballet/Tap classes- Any color leotard (no skirts) and convertible tights. No loose clothing. Pink ballet shoes AND black tap shoes. Hair must be secured in ponytail or bun. NO skirts of any kind (attached or unattached) as they are a distraction to young dancers.
- Hip Hop/Hawaiian classes- Any color leotard, dance shorts or leggings may be worn. Sneakers (preferably black) for Hip Hop and bare feet for Hawaiian. Hair must be secured in ponytail or bun. NO skirts of any kind (attached or unattached) as they are a distraction to young dancers.
- Hip Hop/Ballet classes- Any color leotard (no skirts) and convertible pink tights. They can wear leggings/shorts/pants for the hip hop portion of class. No loose clothing for the ballet portion. Pink ballet shoes for the ballet portion and sneakers (preferably black) for hip hop. Hair must be secured in ponytail or bun.
- Hip Hop/Tap classes- Any color leotard (no skirts). They can wear leggings/shorts/pants. Black tap shoes for the tap portion and sneakers (preferably black) or hip hop. Hair must be secured in ponytail or bun.
- Lyrical/Jazz classes- Any color leotard, dance shorts or leggings may be worn. No loose clothing. Tan jazz shoes for jazz and bare feet or tan turners for lyrical. Hair must be secured in ponytail or bun.
- Hip Hop/Tumble classes- Any color leotard, dance shorts or leggings may be worn. Sneakers (preferably black) for Hip Hop and bare feet for tumble. Hair must be secured in ponytail or bun.
Boys (tap, jazz, ballet)- black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, fitted t-shirt or tank, black athletic shorts or black pants
Ballet (age 8 and over)- Any color leotard, pink convertible tights, pink ballet shoes. Skirts are allowed. Hair must be in a bun.
Jazz (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or a crop top and dance shorts or leggings. Tan jazz shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or a ponytail.
Contemporary (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or crop top and dance shorts or leggings. No shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or a ponytail.
Lyrical (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or a crop top and dance shorts or leggings. No shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or ponytail.
Acro/Tumbling (all ages)- Students may wear the following: leotard or a crop top and dance shorts or leggings. No shoes. No loose fitting clothes. Hair must be in a bun or a ponytail.
Hip Hop (all ages)- Comfortable, hip-hop style dancewear. No jeans. Sneakers (preferably black), combat boots, or bare feet are permitted. Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail.
Tap (all ages)- Any type of dancewear. No jeans. Black tap shoes. Hair must be secured in a bun or ponytail.
Company classes- All students should wear Dance Nation's colors or gear (either a leotard or crop top and dance shorts or leggings). No loose fitting clothing. Hair must be in bun.
Recommended Stores and Brands
We recommend shopping at a local dance store first to be properly fitted for your dance shoes and attire. ***Recommended styles and brands of shoes and tights are linked below.
Local Stores:
Dancin' Feet
16077 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
Dance World
19651 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Dress code approved leotards from Discount Dance:
Adult Double Halter Leotard- Teal
Girls Double Halter Leotard- Teal
Adult V-Strap Back Camisole Leotard- Sunset Coral
Girls V-Strap Back Camisole Leotard- Sunset Coral
Adult Camisole Crisscross Back Dance Leotard- Teal
Adult Camisole Dance Leotard- Teal
Girls Pinch Front Camisole Leotard- Teal
Ballet Shoes:
Child Ballet Shoes- pink
Adult Ballet Shoes- pink
Jazz Shoes:
Adult Bloch "Pulse" Slip-On Jazz Shoes- Tan
Child Bloch "Pulse" Slip-On Jazz Shoes- Tan
Contemporary/Lyrical Turner Shoes:
Adult Leather Body Wrappers Lyrical Shoes-Tan
Child Leather Body Wrappers Lyrical Shoes-Tan
Ballet Tights:
Capezio Child Transition Tights- Ballet Pink
Capezio Adult Transition Tights- Ballet Pink
Jazz Tights:
Capezio Adult Transition Tights- Caramel
Capezio Child Transition Tights- Caramel
Local Stores:
Dancin' Feet
16077 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
Dance World
19651 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Dress code approved leotards from Discount Dance:
Adult Double Halter Leotard- Teal
Girls Double Halter Leotard- Teal
Adult V-Strap Back Camisole Leotard- Sunset Coral
Girls V-Strap Back Camisole Leotard- Sunset Coral
Adult Camisole Crisscross Back Dance Leotard- Teal
Adult Camisole Dance Leotard- Teal
Girls Pinch Front Camisole Leotard- Teal
Ballet Shoes:
Child Ballet Shoes- pink
Adult Ballet Shoes- pink
Jazz Shoes:
Adult Bloch "Pulse" Slip-On Jazz Shoes- Tan
Child Bloch "Pulse" Slip-On Jazz Shoes- Tan
Contemporary/Lyrical Turner Shoes:
Adult Leather Body Wrappers Lyrical Shoes-Tan
Child Leather Body Wrappers Lyrical Shoes-Tan
Ballet Tights:
Capezio Child Transition Tights- Ballet Pink
Capezio Adult Transition Tights- Ballet Pink
Jazz Tights:
Capezio Adult Transition Tights- Caramel
Capezio Child Transition Tights- Caramel