PCDT DRESS CODE

 

 The following guidelines apply to all dancers:

• LONG HAIR must be securely tied back in a ponytail, braid, or bun. Short hair should be off the neck and face.

• DO NOT WEAR YOUR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE. You will not only ruin your shoes, but our dance floors could be damaged as well.

• NO jewelry is to be worn in class. Not only is it a distraction, it dangerous and items can be lost. Post/Stud earrings are acceptable.

• Please label all shoes and other related dance items with your/ your dancer’s name so lost items may be returned.  PCDT is not responsible for lost items.

• PLEASE COME TO CLASS READY TO DANCE, with proper cover-ups on when entering and exiting!

Pre-Ballet

• Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet/pointe shoes must be worn.

• Hair must be secured in a bun at all times. Short hair must be pulled away from the face and neck.

• A ballet skirt may be worn.

• Shoes should have drawstring knotted and cut.

Ballet/Pointe

• Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet/pointe shoes must be worn.

• Hair must be secured in a bun at all times. Short hair must be pulled away from the face and neck.

• A ballet skirt may be worn for center work.

• Adult dancers only may wear Black tights and skirt at the barre.

Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/ Modern/Musical Theatre

• Leotard and tights or jazz pants/ leggings/shorts and fitted top. Dance shorts must go to midthigh or tights should also be worn.

• Appropriate shoes for genre (PLEASE NOTE: A SPECIFIC COLOR AND STYLE OF SHOE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE)

• Jazz/Musical Classes: Jazz slip on or oxford (Women may be asked to wear character shoes for some Musical Theatre Classes). 

• Tap Classes: any color tap shoes are acceptable for class. 

• Lyrical Classes: half soles or dance paws.

• Modern classes: Barefoot.

Hip Hop

• Leotard, jazz pants/leggings/shorts (dance shorts must go to midthigh or tights should also be worn). Loose baggy pants and shirts are appropriate for this genre.

• Legs must be covered. Tights are strongly encouraged.

• Dance sneakers or boots. (PLEASE NOTE: A SPECIFIC COLOR AND STYLE OF SHOE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE)

Tumbling

• Leotard with leggings or tights or unitard.

• No baggy items as it makes spotting tricks difficult.

• Bare feet.

Aerial Arts

• Leotard or tight- fitting top with leggings or unitard. (long sleeves are preferred)

• No baggy items as it makes spotting tricks difficult and may wrap up in silks.

• Bare feet.

Boys/Men Ballet

• Solid white or black t-shirt or tank top, black tights or shorts, white or black socks.

• Dance Belt

• Black or white ballet shoes.

• Long hair should be secured.

Boys/Men  Jazz/Tap/Lyrical/Modern/Musical Theatre/Aerial

•  T-shirt or tank top, Shorts, dance or sweatpants. Dance Belt

•  Appropriate shoes for genre (PLEASE NOTE: A SPECIFIC COLOR AND STYLE OF SHOE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE)

• Jazz/Musical Theatre Classes: Jazz slip on or oxford

• Tap Classes: any color tap shoes are acceptable for class

• Lyrical Classes: half soles or dance paws

• Modern classes: Barefoot