Dress Code
DANCE CO DRESS CODE POLICY
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.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.
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. Short hair should be pulled off the face with a headband.
BALLET
Uniform:
DANCE CO Bodysuit & Theatrical Pink Gilda Marx Ballet TightsCompany / Intensive / Competitive ~ must have Dance Co exam bodysuit for ballet exams
Shoes:
Pre-Primary & Primary Recreational ~ Leo's Full Sole Style #045 or So Danca Style #BA14Recreational (all other ages) ~ Leo's Leather Split Sole Style #095 or #035 or So Danca Style #CK10
Company / Intensive / Competitive ~ must have Sansha canvas ballet shoe before exam and/or festival time
JAZZ
Uniform:
DANCE CO Capri Pant or Legging (Hip Hop pants NOT acceptable) & choice of DANCE CO Jazz TopCompany / Intensive / Competitive ~ must also have a pair of DANCE CO shorts
Shoes:
Recreational (all ages) ~ Black Leather Split Sole Gore Jazz Boot/Shoe Style #7038, #JZ45, #JZ15, #7128 (jazz runners NOT acceptable)Company / Intensive / Competitive ~ MUST wear Gore Jazz Boot Style #7018, #7128 or So Danca Style #JZ45
LYRICAL
Uniform:
DANCE CO Capri Pant or Legging (Hip Hop pants NOT acceptable) & choice of DANCE CO Jazz TopShoes:
To be determined by the teacher on an individual class basis, dependent upon the style of dance number being choreographed. Jazz shoes may be worn to class.TAP
Uniform:
DANCE CO Capri Pant or Legging (Hip Hop pants NOT acceptable) & choice of DANCE CO Jazz TopCompany / Competitive ~ must have Dance Co exam bodysuit for tap exams
Shoes:
Pre-Primary & Primary Recreational ~ Patent Leather Tap Shoe (Tee-Sofiette)Recreational (all other ages) ~ Black Leather Tap Shoe (T-Budz)
Primary & Junior Company / Competitive ~ Black Leather Tap Shoe (Tee-Sofiette)
Intermediate & Senior Company / Competitive ~ Black Leather Tap Shoe (T-Budz)
STAGE
Uniform:
DANCE CO Capri Pant or Legging (Hip Hop pants NOT acceptable) & choice of DANCE CO Jazz TopShoes:
To be determined by the teacher on an individual class basis, dependent upon the style of number being choreographed. Jazz shoes may be worn to class.HIP HOP
Uniform:
DANCE CO Baggy Sweatpant & choice of Baggy DANCE CO Hip Hop Top.Shoes:
Recreational (children's sizes) ~ Black High-Top ConverseRecreational (youth, teen & adult sizes) ~ Charcoal High-Top Converse
Company / Competitive ~ will need to purchase a second pair of Converse, dependent upon the style of dance number being choreographed.