General Dress Rules:
Dancers are expected to look like dancers. Hair and dress apparel are to be neat when entering class. No large necklaces, bracelets or large hoop earrings are to be worn during class.
Male Dancers: Please dress comfortably in a solid color pant or dance pant along with a t-shirt or tank top. Jeans are not allowed in class. You must have the proper shoes for each class. Ballet- black leather or canvas ballet shoes. Tap- Black tap shoes. Jazz- black jazz shoes. Hip Hop- black, clean tennis shoes used only for dance class. Contemporary- bare feet.
Male Dancers: Please dress comfortably in a solid color pant or dance pant along with a t-shirt or tank top. Jeans are not allowed in class. You must have the proper shoes for each class. Ballet- black leather or canvas ballet shoes. Tap- Black tap shoes. Jazz- black jazz shoes. Hip Hop- black, clean tennis shoes used only for dance class. Contemporary- bare feet.
You can visit our online dancewear shop for dance shoes and dance clothing. You are welcome to purchase from our online store or to visit any dance retailer. This website is designed to allow you to see clothing and shoes that are appropriate for each dance class. We have chosen this company because of their options for skin tone. This allows you to select tights & jazz shoes that match your child's skin color. If you do choose to purchase items from this website, Sherri’s Dance Center receives a small commission.
Dress Code By Level:
Level 1
Ballet & Tap Combo: Dancers may wear pink, black, or tan tights and any color and style of leotard. Skirts are permitted. Pink or nude leather or canvas ballet shoes are required for the ballet portion of class. Ballet shoes should be worn snug, with ties tucked in at all times. Black patent leather tap shoes are required for tap. Tap shoes must be secured with velcro, elastic, or tap shoe ties. Please discard ribbons.
Bitty Bop Hip Hop: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers or workout pants to class. Tank tops and t-shirts are permitted. Clean/New (only utilized for dance class) "Hip-hop" sneakers or tennis shoes are required. Black Pastry brand hip hop sneakers will be required for recital. Street clothes especially jeans are not permitted because they hinder the dancer’s range of movement.
Bitty Bop Hip Hop: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers or workout pants to class. Tank tops and t-shirts are permitted. Clean/New (only utilized for dance class) "Hip-hop" sneakers or tennis shoes are required. Black Pastry brand hip hop sneakers will be required for recital. Street clothes especially jeans are not permitted because they hinder the dancer’s range of movement.
Level 2 & 3
Ballet & Jazz Combo: Dancers may wear pink, black, or tan tights and any color and style of leotard. Skirts are permitted. Jazz pants/Capris/Leggings/Hot Shorts are permitted in the jazz portion of class. Pink or nude leather or canvas ballet shoes are required for the ballet portion of class. Ballet shoes should be worn snug, with ties tucked in at all times. Tan jazz shoes are required for the jazz portion of class.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo: Dancers may wear any color and style of leotard. Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, sweats, or workout pants to class. Tanks and t-shirts are allowed. Jeans are not permitted. Tap shoes should be nude oxford or slip on tap shoes. Hip Hop shoes should be clean "studio only" tennis shoes. Dancers will be required to wear black Pastry pop tart shoes for the recital.
Acro: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, or workout pants to class. It is recommended dancers wear leotards, but not required. All dancers must wear attire that they are comfortable doing inversions while wearing. (Handstand holds for example.)
Music Theater: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards, crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Tights are not required. Tan jazz shoes are required.
Tap & Hip Hop Combo: Dancers may wear any color and style of leotard. Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, sweats, or workout pants to class. Tanks and t-shirts are allowed. Jeans are not permitted. Tap shoes should be nude oxford or slip on tap shoes. Hip Hop shoes should be clean "studio only" tennis shoes. Dancers will be required to wear black Pastry pop tart shoes for the recital.
Acro: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, or workout pants to class. It is recommended dancers wear leotards, but not required. All dancers must wear attire that they are comfortable doing inversions while wearing. (Handstand holds for example.)
Music Theater: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards, crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Tights are not required. Tan jazz shoes are required.
Level 4 & 5
Ballet & Contemporary Combo: Dancers may wear pink, black, or tan convertible tights and any color and style of leotard. Skirts are permitted. Pink or nude leather or canvas ballet shoes. Jazz pants/Capris/Leggings/Hot Shorts are permitted in the contemporary portion of class. Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes are required for ballet. Contemporary will be done in bare feet.
Tap & Jazz Combo: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards, crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Dancers may also wear leotard and tights, but they are not required. Skin color jazz shoes are required for jazz. Skin color slip on or oxford leather tap shoes are required for tap.
Hip Hop: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, sweats, or workout pants to class. Tanks and t-shirts are allowed. Jeans are not permitted. Shoes should be clean "studio only" tennis shoes. Dancers will be required to wear black pastry pop tart shoes for the recital.
Acro: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, or workout pants to class. It is recommended dancers wear leotards, but not required. All dancers must wear attire that they are comfortable doing inversions while wearing. (Handstand holds for example.)
Music Theater & Pom: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards, crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Tights are not required. Tan jazz shoes are required.
Tap & Jazz Combo: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards, crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Dancers may also wear leotard and tights, but they are not required. Skin color jazz shoes are required for jazz. Skin color slip on or oxford leather tap shoes are required for tap.
Hip Hop: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, sweats, or workout pants to class. Tanks and t-shirts are allowed. Jeans are not permitted. Shoes should be clean "studio only" tennis shoes. Dancers will be required to wear black pastry pop tart shoes for the recital.
Acro: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, or workout pants to class. It is recommended dancers wear leotards, but not required. All dancers must wear attire that they are comfortable doing inversions while wearing. (Handstand holds for example.)
Music Theater & Pom: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards, crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Tights are not required. Tan jazz shoes are required.
Level 6 & 7
Ballet & Pointe Classes: Dancers must wear pink, nude, or black tights and a leotard. Wrap skirts may be worn at the teacher’s discretion. Flat shoes should be fitted pink or nude split sole ballet slippers with no laces or laces tucked under. Pointe dancers will wear pointe shoes. Hair should be secured in a bun.
Jazz, Pom, Contemporary, and Tap Classes: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards and crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Tights are not required. Nude jazz shoes are required for jazz and pom. Nude slip on or oxford style tap shoes with a solid sole are required for tap. Contemporary dancers will need skin tone pirouette style turning shoes.
Hip Hop Classes: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers or workout pants to class. Clean/ New (only utilized for dance class) "Hip-hop" sneakers or tennis shoes are required. Street clothes especially jeans are not permitted because they hinder the dancer’s range of movement.
Acro Classes: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, or workout pants to class. It is recommended dancers wear leotards, but not required. All dancers must wear attire that they are comfortable doing inversions while wearing. (Handstand holds for example.)
Jazz, Pom, Contemporary, and Tap Classes: Dancers may wear leggings, hot shorts, leotards and crop tops. Crop tops are not sports bras and are fitted longer in the torso. Tights are not required. Nude jazz shoes are required for jazz and pom. Nude slip on or oxford style tap shoes with a solid sole are required for tap. Contemporary dancers will need skin tone pirouette style turning shoes.
Hip Hop Classes: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers or workout pants to class. Clean/ New (only utilized for dance class) "Hip-hop" sneakers or tennis shoes are required. Street clothes especially jeans are not permitted because they hinder the dancer’s range of movement.
Acro Classes: Dancers are permitted to wear leggings, joggers, or workout pants to class. It is recommended dancers wear leotards, but not required. All dancers must wear attire that they are comfortable doing inversions while wearing. (Handstand holds for example.)