DRESS CODE

Dancewear & Shoes

  • Ballet tights are available for purchase in the lobby.

  • Jazz and ballet shoes are in the lobby for sizing only (instructions posted nearby).

  • To order jazz, ballet, tap, or ballroom shoes, ballet leotards, and other dance essentials, visit www.discountdance.com.

  • Use Teacher Code 61341 at checkout.

How to Order from Discount Dance

  1. Go to Discount Dance and click “Students” at the top of the page.

  2. Choose one of these options:

    • Find a Studio

    • Find My Dress Code

    • Find My Teacher

  3. Search for The Dance Centre, Charity Duersch, or Teacher ID# 61341.

  4. Select your class type to view required items.

  5. Purchase directly through the links—items ship to your home.

  6. Returns are easy, with instructions provided on the Discount Dance website.

Dress Code Notes

  • Bra tops must be covered with a shirt (not worn alone).

  • Smart watches and phones must be left in the lobby.

Individual Class Dress Codes as Follows:

Ballet Technique Classes 

Tights: Pink tights for rehearsals (any brand). For pictures and recital, dancers must wear pink Weissman’s tights (available in the lobby).

  • Leotard: Solid black leotard only (no attached shorts).

  • Shoes: Pink split-sole ballet shoes from Discount Dance or a reputable dance store (no Walmart/Target shoes).

  • Hair: Neatly pulled back in a bun (no ponytails).

  • Jewelry: Not permitted.

  • Exceptions:

    • Dancers in the beginning levels may wear a skirt—attached styles work best for younger dancers.

    • Color leotards may be worn during the last week of the month.

    • Color leotards also permitted at Nutcracker rehearsals.

  • Pointe Classes: Add a short chiffon ballet skirt.

  • Boys: Black ballet shoes, black tights, form-fitting shirt. (Shorts may be worn over tights.)

Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Classes

  • Clothing: Spandex or other form-fitting attire, or ballet leotard with tights (tights can be rolled up).

  • Shoes: Bare feet.

  • Hair: Pulled back neatly away from face and neck.

    • Low ponytail or braids are recommended, as much of the work is done lying on the back.

    • Buns or high ponytails may be uncomfortable.

Jazz, Leaps & Turns, Flexibility, Drill Prep

  • Tops: Bra tops must be covered with a shirt.

  • Clothing: Spandex or other form-fitting top with jazz shorts or spandex-type leggings.

  • Shoes:

    • Jazz classes and Drill Prep: Tan split-sole jazz shoes required.

    • Leaps & Turns / Flexibility: Can wear lyrical shoes (turners) or jazz shoes

  • Hair: Pulled back neatly away from face and neck.

  • Accessories: No jewelry or long/sharp fingernails.

Dance Competition Teams

  • Clothing: Form-fitting top and shorts or leggings in black or gray.

  • Hair: Pulled up and away from the face in a ponytail or bun.

  • Shoes: Use the shoes required for performance, which may vary by team.

  • Accessories: No jewelry or long/sharp fingernail

2–3 Year Old & Kindergarten Combo Classes (Ballet and Jazz)

  • Leotard: Any style.

  • Tights: Pink tights.

  • Shoes: Pink ballet shoes (split-sole recommended; no Walmart/Target shoes).

  • Accessories: Dancers may wear a tutu or skirt—attached styles work best for younger dancers.

  • Special Note: On the last lesson of each month, dancers have a “free” day and may wear any dance attire they choose.

Preschool Combo Classes (Ballet and Tap)

  • Leotard: Any style.

  • Tights: Pink tights.

  • Shoes:

    • Pink ballet shoes (split-sole recommended; no Walmart/Target shoes).

    • Black tap shoes.

  • Accessories: Dancers may wear a tutu or skirt—attached styles work best for younger dancers.

  • Special Note: On the last lesson of each month, dancers have a “free” day and may wear any dance attire they choose.

First Grade Combo Class

  • Clothing: Ballet leotards; shorts and form-fitting tanks or shirts are also acceptable.

  • Shoes:

    • Jazz portion: Tan jazz shoes.

    • Ballet portion: Pink ballet shoes (split-sole recommended; no Walmart/Target shoes).

  • Hair: Pulled up and away from the face in a ponytail or bun

Tumbling Classes

  • Clothing:

    • Leotard with shorts and/or leggings OR tight-fitting shorts and tank top with sports bra.

    • Shirt must fit snugly to prevent falling over the head when upside down.

    • ABSOLUTELY NO JEAN SHORTS OR SHORT WITH BELT LOOPS

  • Shoes: Bare feet.

  • Hair: Pulled back neatly away from face and neck. Avoid high ponytails or accessories that interfere with head/hand support.

  • Accessories: No jewelry or long/sharp fingernails

Hip Hop Classes

  • Clothing: Baggy clothes, sweats, or hip hop-style pants are encouraged. Oversized tank tops and t-shirts are also acceptable.

  • Shoes: Non-marking tennis shoes are required. Shoes with white soles are not allowed.

Ballroom Classes

Girls:

  • Clothing: Tight-fitting dance top with jazz capris or jazz pants to show alignment (no baggy clothing). A dance skirt with shorts or leggings underneath is also acceptable.

  • Shoes:

    • Older/experienced dancers: Tan Latin dance shoes with 2.5” heel.

    • Younger/beginning dancers (12 & under): Shorter Cuban heel (1.5”) with heel guards.

  • Hair: Pulled up and out of the face.

  • Accessories: No jewelry.

Boys:

  • Clothing: Workout-type clothing (Under Armour, basketball shorts, etc.).

  • Shoes: Black Latin dance shoes.

Tap Classes

Girls:

  • Clothing: Same as jazz class attire; no baggy clothing.

  • Shoes: Tan character tap shoes with 1.5” heel.

  • Hair: Pulled up and out of the face.

  • Accessories: No jewelry.

Boys:

  • Clothing: Workout-type clothing (Under Armour, basketball shorts, etc.).

  • Shoes: Black tap shoes.