We recommend Dance Plus at 844 McLeod Ave. 204-669-1606 (Ballet dress code MUST be purchased at Dance Plus)
*In order to not create a gender divide we have listed the options as one and two and not as boy and girl. Option one was previously for those comfortable identifying as a girl and option two was for those comfortable identifying as a boy. We encourage dancers to dress in the attire that suits their preference, gendered or non-gendered.
Tiny tots and little stars
Outfit option one:
Pink body suit (small tutu or skirt allowed)
Pink tights
Pink gymnastic slippers
Hair in a ponytail off the face
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Black gymnastic slippers
MINI MOVERS/ Broadway Babies
Outfit option one:
Black body suit
Mondor brand "Light Tan" tights, or tights that suit skin colour
Tap shoes (not used for Broadway Babies)
Pink gymnastic slippers (only shoes req for Broadway Babies)
Hair in a ponytail off the face
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Tap shoes (not req for Broadway Babies)
Black gymnastic slippers
TAP dance
Outfit option one:
Black body suit (preferably tank style)
Mondor brand "Light Tan" tights, or tights that suit skin colour
Sort black dance shorts or capri length yoga pants may be worn over the body suit
Hair in a ponytail or bun
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Footwear:
Capezio all black tap shoe with teletone taps (No split sole or slip on tap shoes please, please do not purchase the Capezio Tap Sonic shoe. If more advanced dancers want a pair of special shoes, of a different colour or style that is allowed as long as they have a plain full black pair, consult Ms. Ella)
JAZZ (having a pair of black shoes as well as beige is always helpful, but not required)
Outfit option one:
Black body suit (preferably tank style)
Mondor brand "Light Tan" tights or tights that suit skin colour
Sort black dance shorts or capri length yoga pants may be worn over the body suit
Beige slip on jazz oxfords
Students may wear foot undies or dance socks to class, but they must also have their oxfords with them in the room
Hair in a ponytail or bun
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Beige slip on jazz oxfords
BALLET (Must be from dance Plus)
Outfit option one:
Mondor brand 'Ballet Pink' tights or tights that suit skin colour
Pink pleated-toe ballet slippers, secured with elastic, or ballet shoes that suit skin colour
Must be purchased at Dance Plus 844 McLeod
Body suit:
Flamingo: Pink tank style body suit
Canary: Light yellow tank style body suit
Starling: Purple tank style body suit
Firebird: Burgundy tank style body suit (pictured)
Intermediate: Black tank style body suit
Senior: Dancers choice of body suit colour and style
Hair to be in a proper ballet bun with both pins and a hairnet. We acknowledge that the rules of ballet hair are very Eurocentric. For advice about this please reach out to Ms. Barb. We will modify requirements to honour different hair types.
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Black ballet slippers
Long hair should be pulled off the face
POINTE
Clothing:
Mondor brand ‘Ballet Pink’ tights, or tights that suit skin colour
Body suit:
See above
Hair in a proper ballet bun with pins and hairnet. We acknowledge that the rules around ballet hair are very Eurocentric, for advice about this please reach out to Ms. Barb. We will modify the requirements to honour different hair types.
Footwear:
Pointe shoes (Please speak with your teacher before purchasing)
LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
Outfit option one:
Black body suit (preferably tank style)
Footless, Mondor brand ‘Light Tan’ tights or tights that suit skin colour
Black dance shorts or capri length yoga pants may be worn over the body suit
Hair in a ponytail or bun
Outfit option two:
Tight white t-shirt or tank top, black shorts or leggings
Footwear:
Bare feet or dance socks
Acro DANCE
Outfit option one:
Black body suit (preferably tank style)
Bare legs or footless tights
Black dance shorts may be worn over the body suit
Hair in a ponytail or bun
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Footwear:
Bare feet
MUSICAL THEATRE
Outfit option one:
Black body suit (preferably tank style)
Mondor brand ‘Light Tan’ tights or tights that suit skin colour
Black dance shorts or capri length yoga pants may be worn over the body suit
Beige slip on jazz oxford
Hair in a ponytail
Outfit option two:
Black pants, leggings, or shorts
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Black ballet slippers or black jazz oxfords
HIP HOP
Clothing:
Comfortable clothes (no jeans)
Footwear:
Clean indoor non-marking runners
JAZZ TECHNIQUE
Outfit option one:
Black body suit (preferably tank style)
Mondor brand ‘Light Tan’ tights, or tights that suit skin colour - or - bare legs
Black dance shorts may be worn over the body suit
Beige slip on jazz oxfords
Students may wear foot undies or dance socks to class, but they must also have their oxfords with them in the room
Hair in a ponytail or bun
Outfit option two:
Black shorts or leggings
Tight fitting white T-shirt or tank top
Black ballet slippers or black jazz oxfords