Leotards, tights, and shoes are available for purchase or special order in the PDA office. The recommendations below will match the costume requirements for our end-of-year recital. Please see your child's instructor for more details if you have questions.
For all classes, hair must be pulled securely back out of face in a bun or braid. Parents, please double-knot young dancers' shoelaces and trim excess elastic from ballet shoes. Any clothing or shoes that could damage our dance floors or equipment is not permitted.
Tots and Combo Classes: Any solid color leotard, pink tights, and pink leather ballet shoes. Dancers will need tap shoes also if doing the Ballet/Tap Combo class.
Pre-Dance, Ballet, Pointe: Any solid color leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes. Skirts, ballet sweaters, and leg warmers ok. (Black leotard recommended for Ballet 1 and up.)
Pre-Tap, Tap: Any solid color leotard, tan tights, and black tap shoes. (Black leotard recommended for Tap 1 and up.) For PreTap and Tap 1 classes, Mary-Jane Black tap shoes are recommended. Tap 1 (8+) & Tap 2 through Tap 4/5 classes, Black Oxford tap shoes are recommended.
Jazz 1 and up: Any solid color leotard, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes. (Black leotard recommended.)
Hip-Hop: Any solid color leotard, tan tights, and black jazz sneakers. (Black leotard recommended.) Loose street clothing is permitted (no metal zippers or grommets, as these damage the floor).
Musical Theatre: Any solid color leotard, tan tights, and tan jazz shoes. (Black leotard recommended.)
Lyrical: Any solid color leotard, and tan tights. For class, ballet shoe, lyrical sandal, foot paw, or bare feet are acceptable. Recital shoe to be determined by instructor.
Adult Classes: No leotard or tights necessary! Comfortable clothing and supportive dance shoes suggested.
