DCA Dress Code
Items may be purchased at
Kinney Dancewear
14765 Hazel Dell Crossing
Noblesville, IN 46062
317-581-1800
(They have our dress code on file and will properly fit your dancer)
*Due to COVID-19, some leotards are on back order at suppliers across the country. It is okay to go with a different brand of leotard as long as it closely matches in style and color. If you'd prefer to look for your leotard online that it is acceptable as well. We have the item numbers listed in our dress code so that you can type it directly into your search engine. You may want to check out reputable dancewear vendors such as Discount Dance and Dancewear Solutions. Amazon sometimes carries these items as well. Be sure to go with the 90% cotton version of the leotard.
If you are new to dance, we strongly suggest going to Kinneys to get properly fitted for your dancer's shoes. Dance shoes run differently in size from regular shoes and should have a tighter fit. It's best to get an expert opinion on the fit of your growing dancer's shoes.
If you are new to dance, we strongly suggest going to Kinneys to get properly fitted for your dancer's shoes. Dance shoes run differently in size from regular shoes and should have a tighter fit. It's best to get an expert opinion on the fit of your growing dancer's shoes.
All students are expected to keep a neat appearance for dance class. Hair is to be kept pulled away from the face and in a proper ballet bun for all ballet classes (pre-ballet - level 5). Jewelery is not permitted in class (stud earrings are okay). It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undegarments are deemed necessary, they must be flesh colored and high cut so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinneys has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Early Childhood Division
Mommy & Me
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Bare feet or non-skid socks are suggested.
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Bare feet or non-skid socks are suggested.
Performing Princesses & 7-week sessions
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Leather ballet slippers, bare feet or non-skid socks. Hair secured away from face.
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Leather ballet slippers, bare feet or non-skid socks. Hair secured away from face.
Pre-Ballet/Tap A & B and Pre-Jazz/Tap
Required
Leotard: light blue, cap sleeve Capezio CC400c
Tights: Pink, footed
Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
tan tap shoes
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Pull on skirt: White, Capezio TC0011c
(no wrap skirts or fluffy tutus)
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Required
Leotard: light blue, cap sleeve Capezio CC400c
Tights: Pink, footed
Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
tan tap shoes
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Pull on skirt: White, Capezio TC0011c
(no wrap skirts or fluffy tutus)
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Pre-Ballet
Required
Leotard: light blue, cap sleeve Capezio CC400c
Tights: Pink, footed
Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry please
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Pull on skirt: White, Capezio TC0011c
(no wrap skirts or fluffy tutus)
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Required
Leotard: light blue, cap sleeve Capezio CC400c
Tights: Pink, footed
Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry please
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Pull on skirt: White, Capezio TC0011c
(no wrap skirts or fluffy tutus)
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
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Ballet
Ballet 1A
Required
Leotard: Lavender, Tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, footed
Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry please
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Leotard: Lavender, Tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, footed
Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry please
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Ballet 1B
Required
Leotard: Burgundy, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Leotard: Burgundy, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Ballet 2A
Required
Leotard: Hunter Green, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Leotard: Hunter Green, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Ballet 2b & Ballet 2b/3
Required
Leotard: Royal Blue, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Leotard: Royal Blue, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Ballet 3 & Ballet 3/4
Required
Choice of Leotard in DARK PURPLE (leo color will be called blackberry or aubergine depending on which style chosen)
Mirella Camisole: M210LD (pinch or scoop neck)
Mirella Cap Sleeve: M515LD
Bloch Tank: L5605
Bloch Camisole: L5607
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Choice of Leotard in DARK PURPLE (leo color will be called blackberry or aubergine depending on which style chosen)
Mirella Camisole: M210LD (pinch or scoop neck)
Mirella Cap Sleeve: M515LD
Bloch Tank: L5605
Bloch Camisole: L5607
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Ballet 4 & Ballet 5
Required
Choice of Leotard in BLACK:
Mirella Camisole: M210LD (pinch or scoop neck)
Mirella Cap Sleeve: M515LD
Bloch Tank: L5605
Bloch Camisole: L5607
Capezio princess tank: CC202
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Choice of Leotard in BLACK:
Mirella Camisole: M210LD (pinch or scoop neck)
Mirella Cap Sleeve: M515LD
Bloch Tank: L5605
Bloch Camisole: L5607
Capezio princess tank: CC202
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Teen Ballet Beg-Inter.
Required
Leotard: Black, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Required
Leotard: Black, tank Capezio CC201
Tights: Pink, convertible
Shoes: Pink, split sole ballet slippers
Hair: in a ballet bun - please see tutorial
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Tap
Tap/Musical Theater 1 - 4
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Black, Pink or Flesh tone
Shoes: Tan, Mary Jane Style Tap shoes w/ a buckle
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Black, Pink or Flesh tone
Shoes: Tan, Mary Jane Style Tap shoes w/ a buckle
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Tap 5
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Caramel (color that will be used for the performance) Black, Pink & Flesh tone is also acceptable
Shoes: Tan, Capezio Jr. Footlight 1.5' heel
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Caramel (color that will be used for the performance) Black, Pink & Flesh tone is also acceptable
Shoes: Tan, Capezio Jr. Footlight 1.5' heel
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Jazz
Jazz 1&2
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Flesh tone, Black or Pink
Shoes: Black, leather slip on
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments.
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Jazz 3
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Flesh tone, Black or Pink
Shoes: Black, leather slip on AND black character shoes (Capezio Jr. Footlight)
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments.
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Flesh tone, Black or Pink
Shoes: Black, leather slip on
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments.
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Jazz 3
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Flesh tone, Black or Pink
Shoes: Black, leather slip on AND black character shoes (Capezio Jr. Footlight)
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments.
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Contemporary
All Levels
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Flesh tone, Caramel, Black or Pink
Shoes: Bare Feet
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Required
Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
Tights: Flesh tone, Caramel, Black or Pink
Shoes: Bare Feet
Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
Wrap Sweater: Black (for winter months)
Dance Shorts: Black
Dance Pants: Black
Leggings: Black
Hip Hop
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All Levels
(both boys and girls) Any clothing that you are comfortable in. No mid-drifts showing or low cut tops. Shorts should be at least to the mid thigh. The teacher reserves the right to not allow certain articles of clothing that she deems inappropriate or a distraction. Please see your teacher if you have any questions regarding proper attire. Shoes - Converse Chuck Taylor, "All Star" Low top canvas, Black body with white sidewall. Knock off brand is okay. Shoes that are worn to dance should not be worn outside the studio. Dirt and debris can damage our floors. |
Follow this link directly to the Converse site featuring our Hip Hop shoe
**Knock off brand is okay** |
Boys
All Styles (excluding Hip Hop)
Required
Top: Plain White Fitted T-Shirt or Tank
Bottoms: Choice of: Jazz Pants, Black
Shorts, Black
Tights, Black
**Dance belts are encouraged for all male dancers and required for those ages 11 and up who are wearing ballet tights.
Compression shorts are acceptable but will not provide the same support as a dance belt when dancers reach the upper level technique classes.
Here is an excellent resource for more information on dance belts.
Shoes:
Ballet ages 3-7 Black, leather full sole
Ballet ages 8+: Black, leather split sole
Jazz: Black, leather slip on
Tap: Black, oxford style
Contemporary: Bare Feet
Required
Top: Plain White Fitted T-Shirt or Tank
Bottoms: Choice of: Jazz Pants, Black
Shorts, Black
Tights, Black
**Dance belts are encouraged for all male dancers and required for those ages 11 and up who are wearing ballet tights.
Compression shorts are acceptable but will not provide the same support as a dance belt when dancers reach the upper level technique classes.
Here is an excellent resource for more information on dance belts.
Shoes:
Ballet ages 3-7 Black, leather full sole
Ballet ages 8+: Black, leather split sole
Jazz: Black, leather slip on
Tap: Black, oxford style
Contemporary: Bare Feet
Adults
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Most wear black leotards and pink tights & ballet slippers for ballet. You may wear a short dance skirt. Add leggings or pants for jazz, tap, contemporary or hip-hop. Please see specific genre regarding shoes
