Dress Code

To ensure that all our students can dance comfortably and confidently, we have a dress code in place. Our dress code helps maintain a uniform look and allows for optimal movement and performance during classes.

We offer two dress code options to be inclusive of all dancers, while still ensuring that clothing is form-fitting for safety and performance reasons. Option 1 is for female identifying dancers, option 2 is for male identifying dancers and for gender neutral dancers please choose one of the options (1 or 2) that suits you best.

Please take a moment to review our dress code guidelines before purchasing any attire. This will help you select the appropriate clothing and avoid any unnecessary expenses. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us by email at dancerootsdirector@gmail.com. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you in class!

Ballet

Tiny tots

Option 1:

  • Pink leotard

  • Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Pink soft leather full sole ballet shoes, with pink elastic across instep

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Thin short white socks or no socks

  • Soft black leather ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

  • Black leotard

  • Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet shoes fit properly to foot

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Thin short white socks or no socks

  • Black canvas ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

Junior - Pre-Inter

Option 1:

  • Black leotard

  • Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet shoes fit properly to foot

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Thin short white socks or no socks

  • Black canvas ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

Inter - Senior

Option 1:

  • Black leotard

  • Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet shoes fit properly to foot

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Thin short white socks or no socks

  • Black canvas ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Jazz

5/6 & Pre-Junior

Option 1:

  • Black leotard

  • Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Recreational Dancers: Tan jazz shoes (Bloch 0497*), fitted snugly

    • *0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

  • Competitive Dancers: Tan Pulse Jazz shoe

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts

  • White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Recreational Dancers: Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497), fitted snugly

    • *0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

  • Competitive Dancers: Tan Pulse Jazz shoe

Junior - Pre-inter

Option 1:

  • Black leotard or Black full coverage Sports bra top

  • Black legging (Ex. Align legging from from Lululemon) or Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Recreational Dancers: Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497*), fitted snugly

    • *0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

  • Competitive Dancers: Tan Pulse Jazz shoe

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Recreational Dancers: Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497), fitted snugly

    • *0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

  • Competitive Dancers: Tan Pulse Jazz shoe

Inter - Senior

Option 1:

  • Black leotard or Black full coverage Sports bra top

  • Black legging (Ex. Align legging from from Lululemon) or Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Recreational Dancers: Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497*), fitted snugly

    • *0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

  • Competitive Dancers: Tan Pulse Jazz shoe

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • White short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Recreational Dancers: Tan jazz shoe (Bloch 0497), fitted snugly

    • *0497 only available in adult sizes 4+ (equivalent to child size 2). 0495 acceptable for dancers who do not fit in 0497

  • Competitive Dancers: Tan Pulse Jazz shoe

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Tap

5-6, 7-10, Pre-Junior & Junior

Option 1:

  • Black leotard

  • Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Skin-tone heeled tap shoes (So Danca TA44)

Option 2: (for male identifying dancers)

  • Black cotton shorts

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Black lace-up tap shoe with taps (Capezio 443C)

Pre-inter to Senior

Option 1:

  • Black leotard or Black full coverage Sports bra top

  • Black legging (Ex. Align legging from from Lululemon) or Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Tap shoes should be either: Jason Samuels Smith, black lace-up Capezio tap shoes

Option 2: (for male identifying dancers)

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Tap shoes should be either: Jason Samuels Smith, black lace-up Capezio tap shoes

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Lyrical / Contemporary

All levels

Option 1:

  • Black leotard or Black full coverage Sports bra top

  • Black legging (Ex. Align legging from from Lululemon) or Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Bare feet OR FootUndeez (Capezio H07 nude)

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt
    Bare feet

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Hip Hop

All levels

Option 1:

Black Joggers or shorts (easy to move in)
Black Tank top or T-shirt, or black full coverage sports bra top
Black high top Vans, Converse or similar with non-marking sole

Music + Movement

All levels

Option 1:

  • Black Leggings, Joggers or shorts (easy to move in)

  • Black T-shirt

  • Skin-tone canvas split-sole ballet shoes fit properly to foot

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts or leggings

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Thin short white socks or no socks

  • Black canvas ballet shoes with black elastic across instep

Acro

All levels

Option 1:

  • Black leotard or Black full coverage Sports bra top

  • Black legging (Ex. Align legging from from Lululemon) or Skin-tone tights (a shade that closely matches the dancer’s skin tone)

  • Bare feet

Option 2:

  • Black cotton shorts OR black athletic slim fitting pants (Ex. slim thin jogger)

  • Black short-sleeve fitted t-shirt

  • Bare feet

Additional Info

*Note: if dancer is in a series of classes in a row, no tight changes required. Wear tight colour of first class

Adult

All levels

Clothing that is comfortable to move in -options include yoga pants, shorts, leggings, t-shirt, tank.
Discipline specific footwear ex: ballet/jazz shoes, hip hop shoes, etc., OR bare feet