Having the proper shoes and attire helps dancers achieve a full range of motion and safely execute
various dance moves. It also helps teachers monitor the dancers’ movements to ensure they are learning
and displaying the correct technique for proper execution of movement and injury prevention.
Following dress code goes hand in hand with practicing self discipline and respect – important aspects of
class etiquette here at Flourish, as well as valuable life skills that we teach.
Tights and shoes may be ordered directly through Flourish. Please contact us at office@flourishdanceacademy.com to setup a fitting.
General Dress Code Policies
- The following items should not be worn in the classroom
- Jeans
- Street shoes
- Jewelry
- Sunglasses
- Any other distracting accessories
- Long hair should be restrained
- Bun for Ballet, Jazz, Modern, and Contemporary classes
- Ponytail for Tap and Hip-Hop and all other classes
- Click here for an easy bun tutorial
Dance Discovery / Parent & Tot
Attire: Comfortable clothes to move in. Dancewear optional
Shoes: Socks/barefoot or Ballet shoes
Age 3-4 & 4-5 Classes
Ballet
Girl’s Attire: Leotard and tights
Girl’s Shoes: Pink Ballet shoes, canvas or leather
Boy’s Attire: Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Boy’s Shoes: Black Ballet shoes
Tap
Attire: Dancewear or comfortable athletic wear
Girl’s Shoes: Black tap shoes, Mary Jane style (tie or velcro)
Boy’s Shoes: Black tap shoes, solid sole (no split soles)
Jazz
Girl’s Attire: Leotard and tights
Boy’s Attire: Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Shoes: Black Jazz shoes (stretch Jazz boots)
Hip-Hop
Attire: Dancewear or comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Shoes: Clean sneakers (no street shoes, please use a clean extra pair of sneakers)
Age 6-8, 9+, Teen, and AP Classes
Ballet / Pre-Pointe
Girl’s Attire: Leotard and pink tights
Girl’s Shoes: Pink Ballet shoes, canvas or leather
Boy’s Attire: Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Boy’s Shoes: Black Ballet shoes
Pointe
Attire: Leotard and pink tights
Shoes: Please see teacher for specific shoe recommendations
Tap
Attire: Dancewear or comfortable athletic wear
Shoes: Black tap shoes, solid sole, no split soles (Bloch so301/361, Capezio cg55, Revolution Premium Tap, Revolution Intro JT)
Jazz
Girl’s Attire: Leotard and tights
Boy’s Attire: Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Shoes: Black Jazz shoes (stretch Jazz boots)
Contemporary / Modern
Girl’s Attire: Leotard and convertible tights
Boy’s Attire: Comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Shoes: Barefoot
Hip-Hop
Attire: Dancewear or comfortable athletic clothes (shorts and t-shirt)
Shoes: Clean sneakers (no street shoes, please use a clean extra pair of sneakers)