SHOES & APPAREL
Students must be dressed in proper dance attire for lessons. Your enrollment packet will include information on what shoes, attire, and (sometimes) equipment are needed for each class, as well as suggestions on what and where to buy. Luckily, this page can often take you where you need to go!
Unless otherwise specified, suggested attire for girls for all classes is a leotard and tights, and then atop that, they can wear form-fitting clothes that will keep them comfortable/warm (i.e., t-shirts, long-sleeved tees, bike shorts, dance skirts, leggings, etc.). Boys should wear form-fitting shirts and shorts, leggings, or slim-cut athletic pants. They may want to consider a dance belt for comfort as they get older.
In general, please avoid any loose-fitting, restrictive, and/or uncomfortable or distracting clothing. Hair must be secured away from the face for all classes. Students that are not dressed appropriately for class may be asked not to participate for their safety. For recommendations for specific styles, please see the detailed shoe and apparel guide.
Unless otherwise specified, suggested attire for girls for all classes is a leotard and tights, and then atop that, they can wear form-fitting clothes that will keep them comfortable/warm (i.e., t-shirts, long-sleeved tees, bike shorts, dance skirts, leggings, etc.). Boys should wear form-fitting shirts and shorts, leggings, or slim-cut athletic pants. They may want to consider a dance belt for comfort as they get older.
In general, please avoid any loose-fitting, restrictive, and/or uncomfortable or distracting clothing. Hair must be secured away from the face for all classes. Students that are not dressed appropriately for class may be asked not to participate for their safety. For recommendations for specific styles, please see the detailed shoe and apparel guide.
NDC MERCHANDISE
Throughout the year, we collaborate with Nickel City Shirt Co. for merchandise sales. Keep an eye on this space and our social media for announcements and support two local businesses with one purchase!
EQUIPMENT
Developing as dancers requires a balance of strength and flexibility to promote healthy progress and prevent injury. To maximize our dancers' potential, we sometimes use tools to supplement our training. While we keep a robust selection at the studio, we recommend that dancers have their own, too, for at-home practice and now, for health and safety reasons. Below you'll find affiliate links to some of the tools we use in classes if you're interested in purchasing any for your own use!
Below are links to recommended equipment lists by class: