Dance Studio Dress Code Guidelines

This article outlines the dress code requirements for various dance classes, including attire specifics for both girls and boys. It also provides guidance on where to purchase required items and how to order ballet slippers through the studio.

Published April 25, 2026

Girls' Attire

Beginning & Foundational Classes

• Classes: Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, Ballet Basics, Ballet 1, and Ballet 2
• Required Attire:
  • Black leotard
  • Pink ballet tights
  • So Danca or Capezio Hanami ballet slippers

Rec Ballet Classes

• Rec Ballet 1 and Rec Ballet 2:

  • Black leotard
  • Pink ballet tights
  • So Danca or Capezio Hanami ballet slippers
  • Optional: Short ballet skirt

• Rec Ballet 3 (Adult Ballet ages 14+):

  • Ballet slippers
  • Comfortable workout clothes or leotard and tights

Accelerated Track Students

• Required Attire:
  • Specific class leotard (details provided in enrollment materials)
  • So Danca or Capezio Hanami ballet slippers
  • Pink ballet tights

Additional Guidelines

• Hair should be secured away from the face, either in a ballet bun or pinned up braids.
• No skirts are allowed, except for Rec classes.

Boys' Attire

• Required Attire:
  • Black shorts that allow movement (e.g., sweat shorts, basketball shorts)
  • Tight-fitting white t-shirt
  • Black canvas ballet shoes
  • Black ankle socks

Purchasing Dress Code Items

• Dress code items, except for Accelerated Track Class Leotards, can be purchased through Discount Dance Supply or other dance supply retailers.
• For the studio’s Dress Code List on Discount Dance, which includes several leotard options for Beginning & Foundational, and Rec Classes, remember to order leotards in black.

Ordering Ballet Slippers

• So Danca ballet slippers can be ordered through the studio for $27.
• To order, email katie@primaryballet.com with the subject line: Ballet Slipper Order.
• Include in the email:
  • Your dancer’s name
  • Street shoe size
  • Class they are enrolled in
• Ballet slippers can be picked up on the first day of class.

Additional Resources

• View recommended shoes and additional apparel at Discount Dance Supply.

For any further questions or assistance, please contact the studio directly.