Dance AS Dress Code Guide

Why We Have a Dress Code


At Dance AS, our dress code promotes safety, professionalism, and proper technique while creating a unified classroom environment where every dancer can focus on learning and growing.

Students are expected to arrive dressed and ready for class.


 

Classical Dress Code


Ballet & Contemporary

Our Ballet and Contemporary programs emphasize proper alignment, technique, and artistry. Traditional dance attire allows instructors to clearly see body placement and movement.


Girls


Leotard

Brand: So Danca

Approved Styles (choose one):

  • Millie (SL11)
  • Amelia (SL10)
  • Amaya (SL182)
  • SL113
  • SL114

Class Colors

   Level

 Color

   Demi Dancers

 Lilac

   Foundations

 Tropical Green

   Level 1

 Tropical Green

   Levels 2–3

 Raspberry

   Levels 4–5

 Celestine Blue

   Intermediate/Advanced

 Purple or Green (style of your choice)

   Tights

Convertible tights in either:

  • Pink
  • Flesh tone (matching the dancer's skin tone)

Shoes

Ballet

  • Canvas split-sole ballet shoes
  • Pink or flesh tone (to match tights)

Contemporary

  • Flesh-tone turners

Hair

Ballet

  • Hair must be secured neatly in a bun.
  • The bun should remain in place throughout class.
  • Please use a hair tie, bobby pins, and a hair net as needed.

Contemporary

  • Hair must be pulled neatly and securely away from the face.
  • Appropriate styles include a ponytail, braids, bun, or a similar secure style.

Ballet Skirt

Approved So Danca Wave Pull-On Skirts:

  • SL216
  • SL217

Skirts should match the dancer's assigned class color and are primarily worn for performances and instructor-approved class days.

Optional Bottom Layer

  • Black Dance AS compression shorts or leggings
  • Black compression shorts or leggings

Levels 5 and Below

  • Shorts must be worn over tights.


Intermediate/Advanced

  • Mid-length shorts may be worn without tights.


Boys

Top

  • Dance AS Class Wear


Bottoms

  • Black convertible tights

Shoes

Ballet

  • Black canvas split-sole ballet shoes


Contemporary

  • Flesh-tone turners


 


 

Studio Dress Code

Jazz • Tap • Hip Hop

Our Studio Dress Code provides dancers with a polished, unified look while allowing freedom of movement across multiple dance styles.

Girls

Top — Choose One

  • Dance AS Class Wear
  • Plain fitted black leotard
  • Plain fitted black tank

Bottoms — Choose One

  • Black Dance AS compression shorts or leggings
  • Black compression shorts or leggings

Shoes

Jazz

  • Black split-sole jazz shoes

Tap

  • Black Oxford-style tap shoes


Hip Hop

  • Black Converse-style sneakers for studio use only


Hair

·      Hair must be pulled neatly and securely away from the face in a ponytail, braids, bun, or a similar style. The hairstyle should remain secure throughout class.

 

 

Boys

Top — Choose One

  • Dance AS Class Wear
  • Plain black fitted athletic shirt

Bottoms — Choose One

  • Dance AS sweatpants
  • Black athletic shorts or pants
  • Black sweatpants

Shoes

Jazz

  • Black split-sole jazz shoes


Tap

  • Black Oxford-style tap shoes

Hip Hop

  • Black Converse-style sneakers for studio use only



 

Where to Shop

Liesl's Dancewear

Dance AS families can purchase approved leotards, tights, shoes, and dance accessories at:

Liesl's Dancewear
14073 Crown Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193

Website: https://www.lieslshop.com/
Phone: (571) 659-2937

Dance AS Apparel

Dance AS class wear, leggings, shorts, sweatpants, and spirit wear are available through our official apparel partner:

Sharp Plant Designs – Dance AS Shop

https://www.sharpplant.com/pages/danceas


For All Classes

To help maintain a safe, professional, and focused learning environment:

  • No necklaces
  • No bracelets
  • No rings
  • No dangling earrings
  • No watches
  • No hats
  • Hair must be secured away from the face.
  • Please label all shoes, dance bags, and water bottles with your dancer's name.


Need Help?


Questions about the dress code or where to purchase items?


We're always happy to help. Please contact us before making purchases if you have any questions.


We look forward to seeing every dancer dressed for success and ready to learn, grow, and move with confidence.