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 

Parents and tots 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. 

JAZZ, MUSICAL THEATRE, 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 & Musical Theatre: Beige slip-on jazz shoes
  • Acro: Bare feet (no shoes required)
  • Lyrical/Contemp
  • orary: Beige foot-undies
  • Tap: Black slip-on tap shoes

Boys Attire:

  • Black dance pants or shorts and white t-shirt

Boys Footwear:

  • Jazz & Musical Theatre: Black slip-on jazz shoes
  • Acro: Bare feet (no shoes required)
  • Lyrical/Contemporary: Beige foot-undies optional
  • Tap: Black slip-on tap shoes

HIP HOP

Boys & Girls Attire:

    • Sweat pants or dance/yoga pants (no jeans please)
    • T-shirt (hoodies are acceptable)
    • Non-marking indoor runners

KINDERDANCE, PRE-PRIMARY BALLET & PRIMARY BALLET

Girls Attire:

  • Pink tank bodysuit
  • Balera ballerina pink convertible tights (without seams)
  • Optional: Ballet skirts and tutus

Girls Footwear:

  • Pink ballet slippers

GRADE 1, 2, 3 BALLET

Girls Attire:

  • Lilac tank bodysuit (Grade 1 dancers may wear pink until they’ve outgrown it)
  • 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: low heel, Grade 3: 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 (snug fitting) 
  • Fitting white t-shirt (snug fitting)

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.

  • Black ballet slippers and white socks

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