PCDT DRESS CODE
The following guidelines apply to all dancers:
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LONG HAIR must be securely tied back in a ponytail, braid, or bun. Short hair should be off the neck and face.
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DO NOT WEAR YOUR DANCE SHOES OUTSIDE. You will not only ruin your shoes, but our dance floors could be damaged as well.
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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.
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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.
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PLEASE COME TO CLASS READY TO DANCE, with proper cover-ups on when entering and exiting!
Pre-Ballet
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Pink leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet/pointe shoes must be worn.
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Hair must be secured in a bun at all times. Short hair must be pulled away from the face and neck.
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A ballet skirt may be worn.
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Shoes should have drawstring knotted and cut.
Ballet/Pointe
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Black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet/pointe shoes must be worn.
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Hair must be secured in a bun at all times. Short hair must be pulled away from the face and neck.
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A ballet skirt may be worn for center work.
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Adult dancers only may wear Black tights and skirt at the barre.
Tap/Jazz/Lyrical/ Modern/Musical Theatre
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Leotard and tights or jazz pants/ leggings/shorts and fitted top. Dance shorts must go to midthigh or tights should also be worn.
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Appropriate shoes for genre (PLEASE NOTE: A SPECIFIC COLOR AND STYLE OF SHOE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE)
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Jazz/Musical Classes: Jazz slip on or oxford (Women may be asked to wear character shoes for some Musical Theatre Classes).
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Tap Classes: any color tap shoes are acceptable for class.
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Lyrical Classes: half soles or dance paws.
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Modern classes: Barefoot.
Hip Hop
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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.
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Legs must be covered. Tights are strongly encouraged.
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Dance sneakers or boots. (PLEASE NOTE: A SPECIFIC COLOR AND STYLE OF SHOE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE)
Tumbling
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Leotard with leggings or tights or unitard.
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No baggy items as it makes spotting tricks difficult.
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Bare feet.
Aerial Arts
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Leotard or tight- fitting top with leggings or unitard. (long sleeves are preferred)
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No baggy items as it makes spotting tricks difficult and may wrap up in silks.
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Bare feet.
Boys/Men Ballet
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Solid white or black t-shirt or tank top, black tights or shorts, white or black socks.
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Dance Belt
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Black or white ballet shoes.
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Long hair should be secured.
Boys/Men Jazz/Tap/Lyrical/Modern/Musical Theatre/Aerial
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T-shirt or tank top, Shorts, dance or sweatpants. Dance Belt
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Appropriate shoes for genre (PLEASE NOTE: A SPECIFIC COLOR AND STYLE OF SHOE MAY BE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE)
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Jazz/Musical Theatre Classes: Jazz slip on or oxford
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Tap Classes: any color tap shoes are acceptable for class
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Lyrical Classes: half soles or dance paws
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Modern classes: Barefoot