TDA'S DRESS CODE
2023-2024
BABIES DANCE // PRE-SCHOOL DANCE // KINDER DANCE
BALLET SHOES:
Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers
Color: Pink
TAP SHOES:
Capezio Child "Mary Jane" Buckle Strap Tap Shoes
Color: Caramel
ATTIRE:
• Dancewear including: leotards, unitards, skirts, etc. tan, pink or white tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
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PRE-SCHOOL JAZZ // KINDER JAZZ
JAZZ SHOES:
Bloch Small Child (or child) "Super Jazz" Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Color: Tan
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ATTIRE:
• Dancewear including: leotards, unitards, skirts, etc. tan, pink or white tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
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PETITE DANCE // INTERMEDIATE DANCE
BALLET SHOES:
Bloch Girls "Synchrony" Ballet Slippers
Color: Pink
TAP SHOES:
Bloch Child "Tap On" Buckle Tap Shoes
Color: Tan
ATTIRE:
• Dancewear including: leotards, tights, skirts, shorts, leggings, tank tops, sports bras, etc.
• Correct shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
• No baggy sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts or shirts
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PETITE JAZZ // INTERMEDIATE JAZZ
JAZZ SHOES:
Bloch Child "Super Jazz" Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Color: Tan
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ATTIRE:
• Dancewear including: leotards, unitards, skirts, etc. tan, pink or white tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
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BOYS HIP HOP
SHOES:
Any clean sneakers/tennis shoes
- required shoes may be assigned for purchase for recital performance
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ATTIRE:
• Any loose athletic clothing
• Correct shoes
• Hats are allowed
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KINDER HIP HOP // PETITE HIP HOP
INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP
HIP HOP SHOES:
Any clean sneakers/tennis shoes
- required shoes may be assigned for purchase for recital performance
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ATTIRE:
• Any dancewear
• Correct shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
• Baggy clothing including sweats, t-shirts etc. are allowed for this class
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JUNIOR // TEEN
HIP HOP:
Any clean sneakers/tennis shoes
- required shoes may be assigned for purchase for recital performance
TAP SHOES:
Bloch Adult "TapFlex" Lace Up Tap Shoes
Color: Tan
JAZZ SHOES:
Bloch Adult "Pulse" Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Color: Tan
LYRICAL SHOES:
Capezio Adult "Turning Pointe 55" Pirouette Shoes
Color: Nude
ATTIRE:
• Dancewear including: leotards, unitards, shorts, leggings, tank tops, sports bras, etc.
• Correct shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
• No baggy sweatshirts, sweatpants, shorts or shirts (except for hip-hop)
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TUMBLING - ALL LEVELS
SHOES:
Barefoot
- required shoes may be assigned for purchase for recital performance
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ATTIRE:
• Dancewear including: leotards, unitards, skirts, etc. tan, pink or white tights
• No tumbling in socks or tennis shoes
• Hair pulled up and away from face
• No baggy sweatshirts, sweatpants, or skirts
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TEAM LEVEL 1 BALLET
BALLET SHOES:
Girls "Belle" Leather Full Sole Ballet Slippers
Color: Pink
ATTIRE:
• Solid color leotard
• White or pink tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair in ballet bun
• No underwear under leotards/tights
• No sports bras under leotards
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TEAM LEVEL 2 BALLET
BALLET SHOES:
Bloch Girls Performa Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe
Color: Pink
ATTIRE:
• Solid color leotard
• White or pink tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair in ballet bun
• No underwear under leotards/tights
• No sports bras under leotards
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TEAM LEVEL 3, 4, 5 BALLET
BALLET SHOES:
Bloch Performa Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe
Color: Pink
ATTIRE:
• Solid color leotard
• White or pink tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair in ballet bun
• No underwear under leotards/tights
• No sports bras under leotards
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LEVEL 4 & 5 POINTE
POINTE SHOES:
Brand/style/size recommended for the dancer after professional fitting
- We recommend Mark's Dancewear for fitting
Color: Pink
ATTIRE:
• Solid color leotard
• White or pink tights
• Correct shoes
• Hair in ballet bun
• No underwear under leotards/tights
• No sports bras under leotards
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CLASSICAL BALLET BOYS
BALLET SHOES:
Sansha Adult #1 Pro Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Shoes
Color: Pink
ATTIRE:
• Black tights or shorts
• White shirt or tank top
• Correct shoes
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BOYS SHOES
TAP:
Theatricals Child Lace Up Tap Shoes
Color: Black
JAZZ:
Bloch Child "Super Jazz" Slip-On Jazz Shoes
Color: Black
HIP HOP:
Any clean sneakers/tennis shoes
- required shoes may be assigned for purchase for recital performance
ATTIRE:
• Any dancewear including: shorts, joggers, t-shirts
• Correct shoes
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WHERE TO PURCHASE
SHOES:
• We recommend purchasing shoes online
• If you are unsure of size there are a few sample sizes to try on at TDA
If you would like to purchase shoes locally we recommend:
MARK'S DANCEWEAR
Address: 6212 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA 50131
Phone: (515) 270-0744
Website: http://www.marksdancewear.com/
ELITE DANCE OUTFITTERS
Located in: Creekside Shopping Center
Address: 9962 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325
Phone: (515) 276-6115
Website: http://stores.elitedanceoutfitters.com/
ONE STOP ELITE DANCE SHOP
Address: 16190 SE Laurel St, Waukee, IA 50263
Phone: (515) 987-5070
Website: https://www.onestopelitedanceshop.com/
DANCEWEAR:
• Dancewear is available for purchase at the stores listed above
• Target carries some dancewear for little girls
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To purchase online we recommend:
DISCOUNT DANCE
https://www.discountdance.com/index.php
