Dance Dress Code
Students enrolled in our programs are required to follow our official dress code for classes. See below for a helpful guide to our dance dress code.
Students enrolled in our programs are required to follow our official dress code for classes. See below for a helpful guide to our dance dress code. Please note that dance attire is provided in tuition fee for selected programs.
Required Dance Attire
Tops
- Leotard
Level 1-3: Purple Capezio Wide Strap
Level 4-7, APT, Pre-El 1/2, Teen: Black Capezio Wide Strap
APT, Pre-El 1/2, Teen: Black Capezio Camisole Leo - Fitted black or white T-shirt
Bottoms
- Pink or skin-tone convertible tights
- Black leggings
- Black shorts
Footwear*
- Levels 1-3: Leather pink or black ballet shoes
- Levels 4-7: Canvas pink or black ballet shoes
- Pre-Elementary 1/2: Canvas pink or black ballet shot
- Teen Program: Canvas pink or black ballet shoe
Additional Items
The following dance classes require additional/alternative dancewear:
Character
- Canvas character shoe (1.5-inch heel)
- Character skirt (rentals provided by Arts Umbrella instructor)
Hip Hop
- Loose, comfortable clothing
- Indoor-only sneakers/runners
Early Learning
- Bare feet, ballet shoes (no ties), or socks (permitted on Marley floors, speak to your instructor)
- No specific dress code – “come as you are”, however, if you wish for more formal dance attire:
- Option 1: Leotard (any colour) with attached skirt
- Option 2: T-shirt (any colour) with stretch shorts or leggings.
- Please avoid long dresses or skirts.
Please be aware that while the majority of required dance attire is ordered through Arts Umbrella Dance, Arts Umbrella does not supply footwear. Students are expected to purchase footwear independently. We recommend The Dance Shop located at 1089 W Broadway.
Hair
- Long hair should be in a neat bun with all hair up and off the face
- Short hair should be kept neatly out of the dancer’s face with hair clips or pins