Elevate Dance Centre  - DRESS CODE 2024/2025

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Proper attire and hair etiquette are required for all classes. Parents, please assist your dancer(s) in dressing appropriately and arriving at the studio ready for class(es).

 

Dance Supply Stores: 

Ellswear Dance & Activewear, 3180 Harriet Road, 250.721.5356

Stretch Dancewear,  #107 - 3531 Uptown Blvd, 833-262-3847

Toes 'n' Taps Dance Shoppe, 1733 Cook Street, 250.480.0017

 

HAIR: All ballet students must have hair in a secure bun with hair net and bangs back. All other classes must have hair in a ponytail, bun or braid off the face. 

 

Please note:

Jewelry, outdoor shoes, and/or jeans are not permitted. Students will not be allowed to wear big t-shirts, sweatshirts or sweatpants in class (with the exception of Hip Hop). Students may not be permitted to dance if they are not properly dressed. 

 

BALLET:

Pre School to Primary: Pink short-sleeved bodysuit, ballet pink footed tights, pink ballet skirt, pink (leather full-sole) ballet slippers.  

 

Grade 1-2: Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink footed tights, navy ballet skirt (optional), pink (leather full-sole) ballet slippers.  

 

Grade 3+: Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink footed or convertible tights, navy ballet skirt (optional), pink (canvas split-sole) ballet slippers.  

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*Please note that any dancer participating in RAD Ballet Exams will need a matching waistband (to their navy bodysuit - please ensure your bodysuit comes with an accompanying waistband (such as Mondor).

 

JAZZ, LYRICAL, MUSICAL THEATRE: All grades: Navy tank style bodysuit, skin tone footed tights, beige slip-on jazz shoes (no laces), black jazz shorts (optional)

 

TAP: All grades: Navy tank style bodysuit, skin-tone footed tights, black jazz shorts (optional). Black patent or leather Tap shoes for Pre School - Primary.  Black leather (lace up or Mary Jane) Tap shoes for all other classes. 

 

BALLET/TAP/JAZZ COMBO:
Ages 4-6: Pink short-sleeved style bodysuit, ballet pink footed tights, pink ballet skirt, pink (leather full sole) ballet slippers and black patent or leather tap shoes (with elastic fasten)

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Ages 7+: Navy tank style bodysuit, ballet pink tights, navy ballet skirt or black jazz shorts, (both optional), pink (leather full-sole) ballet slippers.  

 

ACRO, CONTEMPORARY, MODERN: Navy tank style bodysuit, skin-tone footless tights, bare feet, black jazz shorts (optional), skin tone foot undeez (optional for Contemporary)

KINDER ACRO: Bodysuit (tank style preferred), footless tights, bare feet

 

OPTION TWO (All above classes): Black Pants, leggings or shorts, white fitted t-shirt. Shoes: Ballet - black, leather full sole ballet shoe, Jazz/Musical Theatre - beige slip-on jazz shoe, Acro - bare feet, Contemporary - optional skin tone foot undeez, Tap - Black patent or leather Tap shoes for Pre School - Primary, black leather Tap shoes for all other classes. 

 

HIP HOP: Loose fitting clothing and clean, white indoor runners (non-marking sole)

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BOYS ONLY JAZZ/HIP HOP COMBO: Fitted t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants. Shoes: clean, white indoor runners (non-marking sole)

 

9 WEEK CLASSES/SUMMER CAMPS & CLASSES:

Option One: Bodysuit or fitted athletic top and dance shorts, tights, leggings or athletic pants, bare feet

Option Two: Fitted t-shirt and shorts or athletic pants, bare feet

Parents: Comfortable Clothing (easy to move in), Bare Feet