2026–2027 dance season
Dress Code
Use this guide for required class attire, shoes, hair, and general studio dress-code expectations.
Class requirements
What to wear to class
Find your dancer’s class below for attire and shoe requirements.
First Steps (18 mo.–3 yr.)
Attire
- Any color leotard or biketard
- Play clothes accepted
- Footless tights or fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Barefoot or ballet shoes
Tap/Ballet (Ages 3–6)
Attire
- Any solid-color leotard
- Optional ballet skirt
- Pink footed or convertible tights
Shoes
- Pink ballet shoes
- Black tap shoes(no ribbon/tie or buckle)
Jazz • MT • T3 • PP
Attire
- Black/Maroon leotard, unitard or fitted tank
- Tan tights (optional)
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Black jazz shoes
Lyrical • Contemporary
Attire
- Black/Maroon leotard, unitard or fitted tank
- Tan tights (optional)
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Barefoot or ½ sole
Acro
Attire
- Black/Maroon leotard, unitard or fitted tank
- NO T-shirts
- Tan footless tights or black/maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Barefoot
Hip Hop
Attire
- Black/Maroon tank, SDC tank, or SDC T-shirt
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Black sneakers (STUDIO USE ONLY)
Drill Team Prep • Crosstrain
Attire
- Black/Maroon leotard, unitard or fitted tank
- Tan tights (optional)
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Low-tread sneakers
- Drill Team also needs black jazz shoes
Tap
Attire
- Black/Maroon tank or SDC shirt
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Black tap shoes (slip-on or lace-up only)
Ballet • Pointe
Attire
- Black/Maroon leotard, unitard or fitted tank
- Optional ballet skirt or SPANDEX shorts
- Pink footed or convertible tights
- No baggy/butterfly shorts
Shoes
- Pink split-sole ballet shoes
- Pointe dancers professionally fitted
Hair
- Ballet bun
Male Dancers
Attire
- Black/Maroon tank or SDC T-shirt
- Ballet: White/maroon/black V-neck(not baggy)
- Black/Maroon bottoms
- Ballet: Black jazz pants
Shoes
- Style-specific shoes
- Ballet: Black ballet shoes
Company
Attire
- Black/Maroon leotard, unitard or fitted tank
- Tan tights (optional)
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Company Leader’s discretion
Silhouette Stars
Attire
- Black/Maroon tank or SDC top
- Black/Maroon fitted bottoms
Shoes
- Barefoot
For every dancer
General Notes
- Hair is ALWAYS secured away from the face and not distracting.
- NO jewelry during any classes.
- Clothing should allow instructors to see proper body alignment.
- Label all dance shoes with your dancer's name.
- No outside shoes on studio floors.
- All students are expected to comply with dress code
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