Beyond Words Dance Academy
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Dress code ensures that your child’s teacher will be able to see their students’ alignment and positioning. The teacher needs to be able to see a dancer’s lines. Baggy clothing can mask bad habits, making improvement difficult.
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A dress code teaches students discipline, helping with overall focus and energy.
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Dress codes go a long way in minimizing distractions, and help give classes a unified look.
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By “dressing the part” dancers feel like part of the group. Our goal is to encourage the team spirit and the focus and respect that learning the art of dance requires.
Beyond Words Dance Academy Dance Class Attire
Beyond Words Dance Academy Dance Class Attire
Acro (All Levels)
Acro (All Levels)
• Dance Shorts/Leggings (NO BAGGY PANTS)
• Fitted Top (Tank Top, Sports Bra, Leotard)
• No Shoes
Hip Hop (All Levels)
Hip Hop (All Levels)
• Bottoms: Leggings, sweatpants, shorts (NO JEANS)
• Fitted Top (Tank Top, Sports Bra, Leotard)
• Flat soled sneakers (Nothing with a grip) Example: Converse
Lyrical (All Levels)
Lyrical (All Levels)
• Dance Shorts/Leggings (NO BAGGY PANTS because teachers need to see full line of leg)
• Fitted Top (Tank Top, Sports Bra, Leotard)
• Pirouette II Lyrical Shoe (See image on shoe list below)
Jazz / Musical Theatre (All Levels)
Jazz / Musical Theatre (All Levels)
• Dance Shorts/Leggings (NO BAGGY PANTS because teachers need to see full line of leg)
• Fitted Top (Tank Top, Sports Bra, Leotard)
• Tan Slip-on Jazz Shoes (See image on shoe list below)
Tap (All Levels)
Tap (All Levels)
• Fitted Pants/Shorts so that ankles can be seen
• Fitted Top (Tank Top, Sports Bra, Leotard)
• Black Tap Shoes (See image on shoe list below)
Ballet (All Levels)
Ballet (All Levels)
• Pink Ballet Tights
• Black Leotard (any style is acceptable- spaghetti strap, long sleeve, short sleeve, etc.)
• Pink Leather Ballet Slippers (See image on shoe list below)
• Hair in Bun
Kiddie Jazz/Hip Hop
Kiddie Jazz/Hip Hop
• Dance Shorts/Leggings (NO BAGGY PANTS because teachers need to see full line of leg)
• Fitted Top (Tank Top, Sports Bra, Leotard)
• Tan Slip-On Jazz Shoe (See image on shoe list below)
• Flat soled sneakers (Nothing with a grip) Example: Converse
Kiddie Tap/Ballet
Kiddie Tap/Ballet
• Pink Ballet Tights
• Any Color Leotard (any style is acceptable- spaghetti strap, long/short sleeve, etc.)
• Pink Leather Ballet Slippers (See image on shoe list below)
• Black Tap Shoes (See image on shoe list below)