Studio Dress Code Requirements

At Chace Dance Company, we believe that showing up prepared is an important part of a dancer's training. Our faculty takes great pride in providing high-quality dance education, and we ask that all dancers arrive dressed appropriately for their classes. A professional appearance helps dancers feel confident, focused, and ready to learn while also creating a unified classroom environment.

Dancers who consistently arrive in proper dress code demonstrate responsibility, commitment, and respect for their training. These qualities are often considered when faculty members select recipients for special awards, scholarships, leadership opportunities, and recognition throughout the season.

Please ensure your dancer arrives to class clean, neat, and dressed according to the requirements below.

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TINY TOTS & LITTLE MOVERS

Our youngest dancers are encouraged to express their love of dance through fun and comfortable attire.

Required:

• Any ballet dress or dancewear your dancer loves
• Ballet shoes
• Hair pulled back and off the face

Colors: All colors are welcome.

PRE BALLET

Required:

• Black ballet dress
• Pink tights
• Pink ballet shoes
• Hair secured in a ballet bun

PRE ACRO

Required:

• Black leotard
• Black shorts
• Bare feet (no shoes or tights)
• Hair pulled back and off the face

PRE TAP

Required:

• Black ballet dress
• Pink tights
• Black tap shoes
• Hair pulled back and off the face

BALLET

(Fundamentals, Level 1 & Level 2)

Required:

• Black leotard
• Pink convertible tights
• Pink ballet shoes
• Hair in a clean, slick ballet bun

Optional:

• Ballet skirt

ACRO

(Fundamentals, Level 1 & Level 2)

Required:

• Black leotard
• Black shorts, leggings, or tights
• Bare feet (no shoes)
• Hair pulled back and off the face

TAP

(Fundamentals, Level 1 & Level 2)

Required:

• Black leotard
• Black shorts
• Tan tights
• Black lace-up tap shoes
• Hair pulled back and off the face

CONTEMPORARY

(All Levels)

Required:

• Dancewear of any color
• Studio-branded apparel is permitted
• Turning shoes (Twylas)
• Hair pulled back and off the face

Please Note:

• Clothing must allow instructors to see proper body alignment and technique.
• Baggy clothing is not permitted.

HIP HOP

(All Levels)

Required:

• Clean sneakers designated for dance class use
• Comfortable streetwear or athletic wear
• Hairstyle that allows the dancer to move confidently and comfortably

JAZZ

(All Levels)

Required:

• Black leotard
• Black shorts
• Tan tights
• Tan slip-on jazz shoes
• Hair pulled back and off the face

If you have any questions regarding dress code, sizing, or class requirements, please contact the studio prior to purchasing dancewear. We are happy to help ensure your dancer is properly prepared for a successful season.

Additional Dress Code Policies

Jewelry & Accessories

For the safety of all dancers, jewelry should not be worn during class. This includes necklaces, bracelets, watches, large earrings, and rings. Small stud earrings are permitted.

Faculty may ask dancers to remove jewelry before participating in class if it is deemed unsafe.

Dress Code Compliance

Proper dance attire is considered an important part of a dancer's education and training at Chace Dance Company. Dancers are expected to arrive fully prepared for class, including appropriate dancewear, footwear, and hairstyles.

For Ballet and Acro classes, hair must be securely pulled back and off the neck. Ballet students are required to wear a clean, slick ballet bun. Hair requirements are considered part of the dress code.

If a dancer arrives out of dress code, the following procedure will apply:

First Occurrence: A dress code reminder will be issued to the dancer and family.

Second Occurrence: The dancer will be asked to observe class rather than participate until dress code requirements have been met.

Repeated dress code violations may result in additional restrictions at the discretion of studio management.

We appreciate the support of our studio families in helping dancers develop the responsibility, discipline, and professionalism that are essential life skills both inside and outside the dance studio.