Dress Code

DDC believes that uniforms foster a more structured and disciplined class environment, which promotes a more positive classroom atmosphere. It is also exceedingly important for our teachers to be able to adequately see their students’ bodies in order to promote proper body alignment. In turn, this will aid in correct muscular development and in preventing injuries.

Underwear should not be worn under your child’s leotard and tights. Jewelry, other than stud earrings, is NOT permitted. Dress code (both hair & attire) will be strictly enforced. Students not meeting the specified dress code will be asked to sit and watch class until the dress code has been met.

Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Movement Exploration, Art & Movement for All: Solid light pink leotard - NO attached skirts. Pink or flesh-tone footed tights, pink or flesh-tone split sole canvas ballet shoes. Color of tights should match color of shoes. Hair secured in a ponytail/bun. No underwear. ***This is a change for the shoes***

Beginning Ballet & Ballet I: Solid light blue leotard - NO skirts. Pink or flesh-tone footed/convertible tights, pink split sole canvas ballet shoes. Color of tights should match color of shoes. Hair secured in a bun. No underwear.

Ballet II: Solid navy-blue leotard - NO skirts. Pink or flesh-tone footed/convertible tights, pink or flesh-tone split sole canvas ballet shoes. Color of tights should match color of shoes. Hair secured in a bun.

Ballet III – V: Solid black leotard - NO skirts. Pink or flesh-tone footed/convertible tights, pink or flesh-tone split sole canvas ballet shoes. Color of tights should match color of shoes. Hair secured in a bun.

Advanced Ballet: Solid burgundy leotard - NO skirts. Pink or flesh-tone footed/convertible tights, pink or flesh-tone split sole ballet shoes. Hair secured in a bun. Color of tights should match color of shoes.

Variations: Solid color leotard. Pink or flesh-tone footed/convertible tights, pink or flesh-tone split sole ballet shoes and/or pointe shoes. Skirts are optional. Hair secured in a bun. Color of tights should match color of shoes.

Modern: I & II: Solid color leotard and pink or flesh-tone footless/convertible tights. III – Advanced: Solid color leotard and footless/convertible black tights. All: Bare feet. Hair secured in a bun.

Jazz: Solid color leotard, flesh tone tights (Advanced Jazz - black convertible tights), and nude slip-on split sole jazz shoes. Hair secured in a bun.

Musical Theatre: Solid color leotard, black convertible tights, and black slip-on split sole jazz shoes. Hair secured in a bun.

Tap: Solid color leotard and black or nude footed/convertible tights. Pre-Tap – Level I: Tan lace-up tap shoes. Level II-VI: Black lace-up tap shoes. Hair secured in a ponytail or bun.

Jazz Funk: Loose fitting active wear – pants knee length or longer. Thin, full sole street sneakers used only for dance. Kneepads are recommended. Hair secured back in ponytail.

Boys Attire: White t-shirt, black stretch shorts or black dance pants, dance belt & black shoes as listed above.