Selecting the appropriate attire for dance classes is essential for young dancers to move freely, comfortably, and safely. For pre-dance programs, specific dress codes often ensure uniformity and readiness for various dance styles. At ten-dance.com, we believe in setting our young students up for success from their very first class. This guide outlines the required attire for each of our Pre-Dance programs, ensuring your child is perfectly prepared to step into the world of dance.
Ballet Attire for Pre-Dance Programs
Ballet is a foundational dance form that benefits from specific attire to enhance movement and allow instructors to observe posture and technique. For our Pre-Dance Ballet classes, we have specific requirements for both female and male dancers.
Pre-Dance: Ballet Class Attire
For youth female dancers in Pre-Dance: Ballet, the required attire includes:
- Dress: A Capezio Keyhole Back Tutu Dress in Black. This classic ballet dress allows for a full range of motion while maintaining a traditional ballet aesthetic.
- Tights: Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tights in ballet pink. Ballet pink tights create a clean line and allow dancers to move seamlessly.
Youth male dancers in Pre-Dance: Ballet require:
- Attire: Black athletic pants or shorts and a white t-shirt or tank top. Comfortable and flexible clothing that allows for a full range of motion is key.
- Shoes: Capezio Hanami Ballet Shoe in Black. Black ballet shoes offer a classic and clean look for male dancers.
Pre-Dance: Creative Steps II-III Attire
For Creative Steps II-III, the attire shifts slightly to reflect the developmental stage of the dancers:
Youth female dancers need:
- Dress: Capezio Keyhole Back Tutu Dress in Light Blue. A soft light blue color distinguishes this level while maintaining the tutu style.
- Tights: Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tight in dancers skin tone. Skin tone tights provide a streamlined look and are often preferred for performances.
Youth male dancers in Creative Steps II-III maintain the same comfortable and practical attire:
- Attire: Black athletic pants or shorts and a white t-shirt or tank top.
- Shoes: Capezio Hanami Ballet Shoe in Black.
Parents of dancers in Creative Steps II are asked to wear comfortable clothing as they participate in parts of their dancer’s class.
Tap and Ballet Combo Class Attire
For classes combining Tap and Ballet, such as Creative Movement and Creative Dance, the attire needs to accommodate both dance styles.
Pre-Dance: Creative Movement & Creative Dance Attire
Youth female dancers in Creative Movement (Tap/Ballet combo) and Creative Dance (Tap/Ballet combo) require:
- Dress: Capezio Keyhole Back Tutu Dress in Pink. A cheerful pink tutu is perfect for these energetic combo classes.
- Tights: Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tight in dancers skin tone.
- Shoes: Capezio Hanami Ballet Shoe in Pink and Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoe in Black. Having both ballet and tap shoes ensures dancers are ready for both disciplines within the class.
Youth male dancers in Creative Movement and Creative Dance classes require:
- Attire: Black athletic pants or shorts and a white t-shirt or tank top.
- Shoes: Capezio Tic Tap Toe Tap Shoe in Black and Capezio Hanami Ballet Shoe in Black. Male dancers also need both tap and ballet shoes for these combo classes.
Tap, Jazz, and Ballet Combo Class Attire
Creative Combo classes, incorporating Tap, Jazz, and Ballet, require attire and shoes suitable for all three styles, though ballet shoes are not needed for this class.
Pre-Dance: Creative Combo Attire
Youth female dancers in Creative Combo (Tap/Jazz/Ballet combo) classes need:
- Attire: Capezio Keyhole Back Tutu Dress in Black, Capezio Ultra Soft Transition Tight in dancers skin tone. The black tutu provides versatility for different dance styles.
- Shoes: Capezio Jazz Glove Jazz Shoe in Caramel and Capezio Mary Jane Tap Shoe in Black. Jazz and tap shoes prepare them for the jazz and tap portions of the class. Note: Ballet shoes are not required for Creative Combo.
Youth male dancers in Creative Combo classes require:
- Attire: Black athletic pants or shorts and a white t-shirt or tank top.
- Shoes: Capezio Tic Tap Toe Tap Shoe in Black and Capezio Jazz Glove Jazz Shoe in Black.
Dance & Tumble and Hip Hop Attire
For more movement-focused classes like Dance & Tumble and Hip Hop Tots, comfort and practicality are paramount.
Pre-Dance: Dance & Tumble and Hip Hop Tots Attire
Youth female dancers enrolled in Dance & Tumble and Hip Hop Tots classes require similar attire:
- Attire: Black leggings, pants, or joggers and a black tank top or t-shirt. Comfortable, flexible clothing that allows for a full range of motion and floor work is ideal.
- Shoes (Dance & Tumble): Clean sole sneakers. Sneakers are needed for the dance portion of Dance & Tumble. (Sneakers are not worn during the tumble aspect of the class).
- Shoes (Hip Hop Tots): Clean sole sneakers. Sneakers are essential for hip hop’s energetic movements.
*Capezio Transition Tights in dancer’s skin tone will be required for performance in Dance & Tumble and Hip Hop Tots.
Ensuring your young dancer has the correct attire for their Pre-Dance class is a simple step that significantly contributes to their dance education and enjoyment. All specified attire and shoes are available at our online store linked above, making it easy to get everything your dancer needs. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us!
