our 17th season!
Attire and Footwear
Dance and Tumble Fashion 101
Please read this carefully.
- Do not wear any shoes that have been worn outside. This includes tennis shoes for Hip Hop. The grit can damage our beautiful marley floors as well as your shoes. Your dance shoes should be carried in your dance bag until it is time for class.
- Students should have a dance bag for shoes and belongings.
- Label all shoes and attire with first and last names.
- Refrain from wearing perfume or jewelry to class.
- No gum chewing is allowed, and only water is allowed inside the studio.
- All dance shoes must be purchased at Dance Esteem to make sure they are the proper fit and uniformed for class and stage.
- We have attire in our lobby or our online merch store. If we do not have your size or the color you like in stock, we would be happy to place an order for you!
- Do not bring valuables to class. Dance Esteem is not responsible for lost items or valuables.
- No phones or smart watches allowed in class. Students can keep these in their bags if needed for emergency situations but they are not to be taken out in class as they are a distraction and photos and videos are strictly prohibited by anyone other than Esteem staff.
Your cooperation in greatly appreciated!
WHAT TO WEAR TO PREK DANCE & KINDERCOMBO CLASSES
Girls
Leotard and tights, shorts/leggings and tank top, or
any comfortable clothing or tight fitting athletic wear that they can move freely in.
BLACK Tap Shoes
PINK Ballet Shoes
Hair should be securely pulled back
Boys
Straight-legged pants or joggers, shorts, tight fitting t-shirt. No oversized clothing.
BLACK Tap Shoes
BLACK Ballet Shoes
WHAT TO WEAR TO TECHNIQUE, POINTE, OR BALLET CLASS
Girls
Black leotard and tights.
PINK canvas ballet slippers with elastics sewn securely on.
(6th - 12th grade please no tutus or skirts)
Hair must be securely pulled back.
Boys
Straight-legged black stretch jazz pants, tights or shorts, tight fitting t-shirt.
BLACK ballet slippers with elastics securely sewn on.
WHAT TO WEAR TO PARENT AND ME CLASS
Girls
Wear any color leotard, tights, leggings, shorts, tanks or bodysuit.
PINK Ballet Shoes
Boys
Wear comfortable stretch clothing, or sweats and a t-shirt.
BLACK Ballet Shoes
WHAT TO WEAR TO HIP HOP DANCE CLASS
Comfortable clothing that will allow easy movement.
Please make sure you wear CLEAN, non-marking athletic shoes.
Long hair in a ponytail.
WHAT TO WEAR TO TAP CLASS
Wear any comfortable clothing.
3 Years - 2nd Grade
BLACK Patent Leather Tie Tap Shoes.
Long hair in a ponytail.
3rd - 12th Grade
BLACK tap shoes: Slip-ons.
Long hair in a ponytail.
WHAT TO WEAR TO JAZZ AND LYRICAL CLASSES
Any color or combination of leotard or form-fitting top with jazz pants or shorts.
Paul Wrights/Turner shoes, no sneakers.
Long hair in a ponytail.
PLEASE DO NO WEAR JEANS OR STREET ATTIRE.
WHAT TO WEAR TO TURNS AND LEAPS CLASSES
Any color or combination of leotard or form-fitting top with tight leggings or shorts.
Paul Wrights/Turner shoes, no sneakers.
Long hair in a ponytail.
PLEASE DO NO WEAR JEANS OR STREET ATTIRE.
WHAT TO WEAR TO CONTEMPORARY AND THEATRICAL DANCE CLASS
Any color or combination of leotard or form-fitting top with tight leggings or shorts..
Paul Wrights/Turner shoes, no sneakers.
Long hair in a ponytail.
TUMBLING
What does my child wear for class?
A leotard is recommended. However, if a leotard is not worn, we ask that your child wears a more form fitted t-shirt/tank top/sports bra and leggings/shorts. Baggy clothing can be dangerous for both your tumbler but also the instructors if they have to spot your child on a skill.
Is footwear/shoes required?
No! Your child can go barefoot or wear socks. However, bare feet are preferred because socks can be slippery on the mats.
shoes needed for classes
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