Dress Code
Proper dance attire differs from genre to genre but adherence to dress code is expected at all times. Dress codes are in place to minimize time spent adjusting clothing, and to allow instructors to see the line of the body in order to teach proper technique and prevent injury. Please ensure that your student is prepared with the required attire and footwear for each class.
- Masks are to be worn at all times during class and on KDT premises.
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Jewelry– No jewelry aside from small earring studs are permitted in the classroom.
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Hair– Hair should be secured away from the face for all classes and should not need to be adjusted in class. The hair should not affect the dancer’s ability to move fully, and should be tightly secured for all leveled classes.
- Tights– Students that participate in classes that require tights should wear tights that most closely match the dancer’s skin tone.
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Chewing Gum– Chewing gum is not permitted in class.
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The table below provides a breakdown of attire recommendations for various ages and genres.
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- Artistic Dance Fashions – Loch Raven, 410-321-1121.
| Class | Dress-wear | Foot-wear |
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| Adaptive Dance | Comfortable clothing that does not need to be adjusted in class | No shoes required |
| Ballet/Pointe- All levels |
Option 1: Any solid color leotard, footed or convertible tights which match the dancer’s skin tone Option 2: White or black fitted t-shirt, black opaque tights or leggings |
Option 1: Canvas ballet slippers which match the dancer’s skin tone. Option 2: Black ballet slippers Shoes should match the color of the tights or leggings worn in class* For Pointe: Students recommended for Pointe classes will consult with instructors. Students should wear shoes that match their skin tone. |
| Creative Dance, Parent/Child |
Option 1: Any solid color leotard and footless tights/leggings Option 2: Fitted solid color T-shirt and opaque tights or leggings |
No shoes required |
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Ballet Babies Mini Movers |
Option 1: Any solid color leotard, solid color leggings, or tights which match the dancer’s skin tone Option 2: Fitted solid color T-shirt and opaque tights or leggings |
For Ballet Babies: Leather ballet slippers – the color of the shoes should match the color of the tights or leggings that are worn For Mini Movers: No shoes are required |
| Dance Fundamentals |
Option 1: Any solid color leotard, solid color leggings, or tights which match the dancer’s skin tone Option 2: Fitted solid color T-shirt and opaque tights or leggings
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For Ballet: Leather ballet slippers – the color of the shoes should match the color of the tights or leggings that are worn For Jazz: Black slip on Jazz shoes For Modern: No shoes are required For Tap: Black tap shoes
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| Hip Hop- All levels |
Comfortable clothing that does not need to be adjusted while dancing Examples: T shirts, tank tops, leggings and sweatpants *Skirts or “skorts” are not permitted
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Clean sneakers |
| Jazz- All levels |
Solid color leotard; black jazz pants, tights or leggings Camisole top or fitted shirt is allowed
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Split-soled black jazz shoes |
| Modern and Contemporary- All levels | Solid color leotard; black footless tights or leggings | No shoes required |
| Musical Theatre- All levels | Solid color leotard, camisole or fitted shirt; black jazz pants or leggings | Split-soled black jazz shoes |
| Tap- All levels |
Any solid color leotard, black jazz pants or leggings Camisole top or fitted shirt is allowed |
Black tap shoes |
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Supplemental Classes Yoga/Fitness |
Form fitting clothing that does not need to be adjusted as the student moves
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No shoes required |