Dress Code

Proper dancewear is required for all classes. Without the proper attire, it is not only hard for the student to dance, but it also hinders the teacher’s ability to correct a student’s posture and body lines. NSDA requires that students are prepared for each class.  A student’s hair should be tightly secured and they should have the correct shoes and proper attire for their class.  We ask that hair is tightly secured off the face and neck, preferably in a ponytail or bun (No loose hanging earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings that extend from the hand. Students initials should be placed in all shoes, attire, and bags used for dancing. Please refer to the dress code policy below.

Creative Movement: Little Stars Age 3-4

  • Any solid color leotard
  • No skirt preferred (attachable or removeable)
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916: Ballet Pink
  • Ballet Shoes: Bloch S0205G pink full sole
  • Dance Bag: Optional
  • Hair is required to be securely up and out of face

Combination Classes: Little Stars Age 5-6

  • Any solid color leotard
  • No skirt preferred (attachable or removeable)
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916: Ballet Pink (For class only. Color can change for Showcase performance)
  • Ballet Shoes: Bloch S0205G Full sole pink
  • Tap: Capezio Black Leather 3800C (Child Mary Jane)
  • Hair is required to be securely up and out of face

Ballet/Pointe: Rising Stars Ages 7-1o

  • Leotards: Any style leotard in solid burgundy color only
  • Ballet Belt: ¾ inch adjustable hip alignment belt: White only
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916: Ballet Pink
  • Shoes: Capezio Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe 2037W: Light pink
  • Boys: SoDanca SD16; Black Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe
  • Pointe Shoes: TBD
  • No headbands, No bows, No scrunchies, etc. Only clips and bobby pins are permissible.
  • No bras under leotards
  • Hair is required to be in a bun using a hair net, bobby pins, and hairspray

Ballet/Pointe: Rock Stars Ages 11 & Up; Company Classes

  • Leotards: Any style leotard in solid black color only
  • Ballet Belt: ¾ inch adjustable hip alignment belt: White only
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916: Ballet pink
  • Shoes: Capezio Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe 2037W: Light pink
  • Boys: SoDanca SD16; Black Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe
  • Pointe Shoes: TBD
  • No headbands, No bows, No scrunchies, etc. Only clips and bobby pins are permissible.
  • No bras under leotards
  • Hair is required to be in a bun using a hair net, bobby pins, and hairspray

Jazz: Kinder Jazz, Rising Stars, Rock Stars, & Company Technique

  • Shoes:
    • Lighter skin tones: Capezio E-Series Jazz Slip On EJ2 or EJ2A (adult): Caramel color
    • Warmer skin tones: Balera B80: Hazelnut, if desired.
  • Shoes: Company Technique Only:
    • Lighter skin tones: Capezio E-Series Jazz Slip On EJ2 or EJ2A (adult): Caramel or can purchase black
    • Warmer skin tones: Balera B80: Hazelnut, if desired.
  • Boys: Black jazz shoes (Capezio preferred)
  • Any color/style leotard
  • Any color/style sports bra and dance shorts
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916:
    • For lighter skin tones: Light Suntan
    • For warmer skin tones: Matching skin tone, if desired. (Maple, Chestnut, or Java)
  • No headbands: Only clips and bobby pins are permissible
  • Hair is required to be securely up and off face

Tap: Rising Stars, Rock Stars, & Company Classes

  • Rising Star (Ages 7-10) – Bloch S0302 tan (Mary Jane)
  • Rock Star (Ages 11 & Up): Bloch S0388 Tapflex Split Sole Tap Shoe (Tan Lace Up)
  • Company Tap A, B, C, & D: Bloch Audeo Tap Shoe S0381 (Black)
  • Boys: Bloch Audeo Tap Shoe S0381 (Black)
  • Any color/style leotard or sports bra and shorts
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916:
    • For lighter skin tones: Light Suntan
    • For warmer skin tones: Matching skin tone, if desired. (Maple, Chestnut, or Java)
  • No headbands: Only clips and bobby pins are allowed to hold hair back
  • Hair is required to be securely up and off face

Lyrical: Rising Star, Rock Star, & Company Classes

  • Shoes: Capezio Hanami Pirouette: H064W (Matching skin tone)
  • Boys: Capezio Hanami Pirouette: H064W (Matching skin tone)
  • Any color/style leotard or sports bra and dance shorts
  • Tights: No tights (unless wearing from another class)
  • No headbands
  • Hair is required to be securely up and off face

Hip-Hop: Little Stars, Rising Stars, Rock Stars, & Company Classes

Musical Theater: Rising Stars & Rock Stars Age 7 & Up

  • Shoes:
    • Lighter skin tones: Capezio E-Series Jazz Slip On EJ2 or EJ2A (adult): Caramel color
    • Warmer skin tones: Balera B80: Hazelnut, if desired.
  • Boys: Black jazz shoes (Capezio preferred)
  • Any color/style leotard
  • Any color/style sports bra and dance shorts
  • Tights: Capezio 1916C or 1916:
    • For lighter skin tones: Light Suntan
    • For warmer skin tones: Matching skin tone, if desired. (Maple, Chestnut, or Java)
  • No headbands: Only clips and bobby pins are permissible
  • Hair is required to be securely up and out of face

Contemporary: Rock Stars Age 11 & Up; Company Classes

  • Barefoot; No Shoes
  • Boys: Barefoot
  • Any color/style leotard or sports bra and dance shorts
  • Tights: No tights (unless wearing from another class)
  • No headbands
  • Hair is required to be securely up and out of face

Acro: All Ages

  • Any color tight fitting top (tank top/sports bra)
  • Any color shorts and leggings
  • No hair accessories of any kind
  • Barefoot
  • Hair must be securely up and off of face

MEN/BOYS

  • Tops-Tight fitting t-shirt or tank top for jazz/tap/lyrical
  • Ballet Tops – Black or White tight-fitting short sleeve shirt or tank
  • Tap shoes – Refer to the Tap dress code above
  • Jazz shoes – Refer to Jazz dress code above
  • Ballet shoes – Refer to the Ballet dress code above
  • Jazz: Legging or shorts
  • Lyrical/Ballet: Black legging

Students are required to follow the dress code policies.

 Unless otherwise discussed, if a student breaks policy he/she will be first given a verbal warning. The second time a policy is broken the student will be given a warning as well as a discussion with the parent/guardian. If a student breaks policy for a third time a mandatory conference will be held with the teacher and the parent/guardian.