Studio Dress Code
Arrive ready to move.
Consistent classwear helps teachers see alignment, supports safe movement, and gives dancers a shared sense of purpose when they enter the studio.
class requirements
What to wear, by dance style.
Choose the section that matches your dancer’s class. If a teacher gives class-specific guidance, please follow that direction.
Ballet
Leotard
Brand: So Danca
- SL113
- SL114
Assigned Class Colors
- Demi Dancers
- Lilac
- Foundations/Beginner/Level 1
- Tropical Green
- Levels 2/3
- Raspberry
- Levels 4/5
- Celestine Blue
- Intermediate and Advanced
- Purple or Green - choice of style
Tights
Convertible tights in pink or a skin tone that complements the dancer.
Shoes
Canvas split-sole ballet shoes matching the dancer’s tights.
Optional
So Danca Wave Pull-On Skirt:
- SL216
- SL217
- Skirts should match the dancer’s assigned class color. They are primarily worn for performances and may be worn in class only on instructor-approved days.
Hair
Hair secured in a neat ballet bun.
Contemporary
Leotard & Tights
- Same leotard and tights as ballet
Shoes
- Flesh-tone turners
Optional
- Black compression shorts or leggings
Hair
- Hair secured neatly away from the face
Level 5 and below wear tights under shorts. Int/Adv may choose mid-length shorts without tights.
Jazz, Tap & Hip Hop
Top
- Plain black, black Dance AS top, or black leotard
Bottoms
- Plain black or Dance AS shorts, leggings, or sweatpants
Shoes
- Black split-sole jazz shoes
- Black oxford-style flat tap shoes
- Clean black Converse-style shoes used only for hip hop
Hair
- Hair secured away from the face
Classwear should allow the dancer to move fully and safely.
Boys
Top
- Dance AS class wear
- Plain black fitted athletic shirt
Bottoms
- Black, convertible tights (Ballet)
- Dance AS sweatpants
- Black athletic shorts or pants
- Black sweatpants
Shoes
- Ballet
- Black canvas split-sole ballet shoes
- Contemporary
- Flesh-tone turners
- 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 neat
for every class
Simple, safe, and studio-ready.
Dancers should arrive free of jewelry and accessories that may interfere with movement or create a safety concern.
- No necklaces, bracelets, rings, watches, or smartwatches
- Wedding rings are permitted
- No dangling earrings
- No hats
- Label all dance shoes, bags, and water bottles with the dancer’s name
where to shop
Start with approved class wear.
Before purchasing, confirm the required color, shoe style, and level for your dancer’s class.
studio-branded essentials
Dance AS Classwear & Shop
Sharp Plant Designs is a locally owned small business operated by a member of the Dance AS adult dance community. Shop Dance AS–branded classwear and studio apparel while supporting a local dancer and fellow small-business owner.
leotards, tights & shoes
Dancewear Retailer
Located in Woodbridge, Virginia, Liesl’s Dancewear serves dancers throughout Northern Virginia. Owned and operated by former professional dancers and current teachers, the store offers knowledgeable service, expert pointe-shoe fittings, and a wide selection of trusted dancewear brands. Families may shop in-store or online, with local pickup and limited studio delivery available.
14073 Crown Court
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(571) 659-2937
innovative Dancewear
So Danca
Known for pairing innovation with timeless style, the So Danca brand creates apparel and footwear that balance comfort, practicality, and elegance. Thoughtful details, quality materials, and feedback from professional dancers help ensure a reliable fit that supports every movement.
*Please do not purchase shoes without being fitted in person first.
your next step
Not sure what your dancer needs?
Send us the class name and level before you shop. We’ll help you confirm the correct class color, tights, and shoes.
