Attire Information
ABSOLUTE DANCE ATTIRE INFORMATION
Proper dance attire is expected in all classes. This includes proper dress and hair tied securely away from the face in a slick back bun. Jewellery is not permitted. It is important to dress properly for every class in order for the teacher to assess posture and technique.
GROWING GROOVERS
Parent & child should wear comfortable clothing that enables movement. A clean indoor shoe is required (running shoes for adults). Gymnastic slippers, pink ballet shoes or sneakers are recommended. A bare foot is also acceptable (socks are not permitted).
PRESCHOOL JAZZ / HIP HOP
Girls & Boys Attire:
- Sweat pants or dance/yoga pants (no denim allowed)
- T-shirt (hoodies are acceptable for hip hop, please avoid overly baggy clothing)
Girls & Boys Footwear:
- Beige slip-on jazz shoes
- Non-marking indoor runners
JAZZ, ACRO, LYRICAL / CONTEMPORARY & TAP
Girls Attire:
- Black tank bodysuit
- Balera beige light suntan convertible tights (without seams)
- Optional: Black dance shorts over top of their attire
Girls Footwear:
- Jazz & Song & Dance only: Beige slip-on jazz shoes
- Acro only: Bare feet (no shoes required)
- Lyrical/Contemp only: Beige foot-undies
- Tap only: Black slip-on tap shoes
Boys Attire:
- Black dance pants or shorts and white t-shirt
Boys Footwear:
- Jazz and Song & Dance only: Black slip-on jazz shoes
- Acro only: Bare feet (no shoes required)
- Lyrical/Contemp only: Beige foot-undies optional
- Tap only: Black slip-on tap shoes
HIP HOP:
Boys & Girls Attire:
- Sweat pants or dance/yoga pants (no jeans allowed)
- T-shirt (hoodies are acceptable, please avoid overly baggy clothing)
- Non-marking indoor runners
KINDERDANCE & PRE-PRIMARY BALLET
Girls Attire:
- Pink tank bodysuit
- Balera ballerina pink convertible tights (without seams)
- Optional: Ballet skirts and tutus
Girls Footwear:
- Pink ballet slippers
Boys Attire:
- Shorts or sweatpants and a t-shirt
Boys Footwear:
- Black ballet slippers
YOUTH & TEEN BALLET
Girls Attire:
- Black tank bodysuit
- Baler ballerina pink convertible tights (without seams)
Girls Footwear:
- Pink leather full sole ballet shoes
JUNIOR BALLET & GRADE 1, 2, 3 BALLET
Girls Attire:
- Lilac tank bodysuit (Grade 1 dancers are allowed to wear pink until they out-grow their body suit)
- Balera ballerina pink convertible tights (without seams)
- Black character skirt
Girls Footwear:
- Pink leather full sole ballet shoes
- Black canvas character shoes:
- Grade 1 & 2: with low heel
- Grade 3: with Cuban heel
GRADE 4 & 5 BALLET
Girls Attire:
- Navy tank bodysuit
- Balera ballerina pink convertible tights (without seams)
- Black character skirt
Girls Footwear:
- Pink leather full sole ballet shoes
- Black canvas Cuban heel character shoes
BOYS BALLET – ALL LEVELS
Boys Attire:
- Navy Blue or black shorts (they must be snug)
- Fitting white t-shirt (must be snug)
Boys Footwear:
- Black ballet slippers and white socks
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION, INTERMEDIATE, ADVANCED FOUNDATION, ADVANCED 1 & ADVANCED 2 BALLET
Girls Attire:
- Black cotton/lycra spaghetti strap bodysuit
- Balera ballerina pink convertible tights (without seams)
Girls Footwear:
- Inter Foundation: Pink leather ballet shoes
- Intermediate & Advanced: Pink split sole ballet shoes
- All levels: Soft blocks
*Pointe shoes are required for the exam syllabus. Dancers who are ready will be recommended to be assessed by a podiatrist
DANCEWEAR LOCATIONS:
Absolute Dance – for your convenience, we carry the above recommended bodysuits & tights however, we do not carry footwear.
Muge Performance Wear – 202, 3132 26 St NE (403) 263-9500 www.mugewear.com
Classique Dancewear – 16, 6624 Centre St SE (403) 263-4828 / 5720 Silver Springs Blvd NW (403) 294-1090 www.classiquedancewear.ca
Body Things – 236, 7337 Macleod Trail SW (403) 278-5440 / 5308 17 Ave SW
(403) 686-7726 www.bodythings.com