Dress Code

DANCE CO DRESS CODE POLICY

Dance Co has set a standard dress code policy and it is mandatory for all our dancers to wear the prescribed Dance Co uniform to ALL classes. Below is a detailed listing of the Dance Co uniform requirements for each discipline of dance. Uniforms for adults are optional, however prescribed shoes are required. All required items (shoes, uniforms, tights, hair kits) are available for purchase at Dance Etc., our on-location dance shop. If you have any questions, please contact Dance Etc. at 604-731-1362 for assistance.

Proper dance attire is a basic necessity to all dancers, as it allows instructors to observe posture and proper body placement more easily. All clothing that is worn in class must allow the instructor to clearly view the dancer's body alignment.  Ill fitting uniforms and shoes will need to be replaced.

For all classes, hair must be pulled off the face and neck. Hair must be in a bun for ballet and a ponytail for all other classes. Bangs must be pulled off the face with a headband.

BALLET

Uniform:

Well fitting DANCE CO Bodysuit & Ballet Pink Sansha Tights
Company / Intensive / Competitive ~ Dance Co exam bodysuit is required for ballet exams.
Preschool ~ Dance Co pink Bodysuit with Skirt.
Pre-Primary, Primary, Junior Recreational & Competitive ~ are required to wear the Dance Co Practice Skirt.
Intermediate & Senior Recreational & Competitive ~ have the option to wear the Dance Co Practice Skirt.

Shoes:

Recreational (All Ages) ~ Canvas Sansha Ballet Shoe ("Star-split" 15C or "Pro" 1C) or Canvas K.H. Martin Ballet Shoe (Stretch-One)
Company / Intensive / Competitive ~ Canvas Sansha Ballet Shoe ("Star-split" 15C or "Pro" 1C) or Canvas K.H. Martin Ballet Shoe (Stretch-One)

JAZZ

Uniform:

DANCE CO Fitted Leggings, Capri Pant or Shorts & choice of DANCE CO fitted Jazz Top.
Company / Intensive / Competitive ~ are required to have a pair of the DANCE CO shorts and Dance Bra.

Shoes:

Recreational (all ages) ~ Black Leather Split Sole Gore Jazz Boot/Shoe (Leos Style #7018, #7038, #7128, #7148)
Company / Intensive / Competitive ~ Black & Beige Leather Split Sole Gore Jazz Boot/Shoe (Leos Style #7018, #7038, #7128, #7148) and beige Dance Paws

LYRICAL

Uniform:

See Jazz Requirements.

Shoes:

To be determined by the teacher on an individual class basis, Jazz shoes or Dance Paws may be worn to class.

CONTEMPORARY

Uniform:

See Jazz Requirements.

Shoes:

To be determined by the teacher on an individual class basis, Dance Paws or bare feet may be worn to class.

TAP

Uniform:

DANCE CO Fitted Leggings, Capri Pant or Shorts (Hip Hop pants NOT acceptable) & choice of DANCE CO fitted Jazz Top.

Shoes:

Preschool, Pre-Primary & Primary Beginner Recreational ~ Patent Leather Tap Shoe (Style #808, #828 or #TA10)
Primary Accelerated & ALL Junior ~ Black Leather Tap Shoe (Sansha Tee-Sofiette)
Intermediate & Senior Recreational ~ Black Leather Tap Shoe (Sansha T-Buda or #CG55)
Intermediate & Senior Company / Competitive ~ Black Leather Tap Shoe (Sansha T-Moravia)

LYRICAL

Uniform:

See Jazz Requirements.

Shoes:

To be determined by the teacher on an individual class basis, Jazz shoes may be worn to class.

HIP HOP

Uniform:

DANCE CO  Sweat Pant & choice of Baggy DANCE CO oversized T-Shirt.

Shoes:

Recreational (children's sizes) ~ Black High-Top Converse
Recreational (youth, teen & adult sizes) ~ Charcoal High-Top Converse
Company / Competitive ~ At the teachers discretion, students may need to purchase a second pair of coloured Converse for performance.

BREAKDANCE

Uniform:

DANCE CO B Boy Pant & DANCE CO Long-sleeved T.

Shoes:

Indoor NON-MARKING Runner / Athletic Shoe

BOYS UNIFORMS

Ballet:

Boys White Dance Co Bodysuit & Black Dance Co Ballet Shorts or Leggings. Black Canvas Ballet Shoe (Sansha "Pro"1C)

Jazz/Lyrical/Stage/Contemporary:

Boys Black Dance Co fitted Short and Dance Co fitted T (see above for shoe requirements)

Hip Hop/Breakdance:

Boys Black DANCE CO Sweat Short & DANCEO CO T. Charcoal Converse.

Tap:

Same uniform as above. Black Leather Oxford Tap Shoe (Sansha T-Oscar or T-Buda or #CG55).