Often trying to understand what to wear to dance class seems overwhelming but, it can be simple with the right information.
How do you Dress for Dance Class
Through the years, of teaching dance in Belleville, Michigan one thing I have notice it is important for a person to understand a dress code policy for safely and wellness. Having proper attire that one can move easily in, material that is breathable and creates confidences will ensure a successful dance class.
- A neat and tidy appearance sets an attitude of attentiveness and respect for students, teachers, and the art of dance. Looking the part while attending class is an investment to gain the benefits of movement.
- Having a dress code in place enable the teacher to see the body outline clearly in order to provide proper corrections on posture and alignment. Wearing loose-fitting pants, blue jeans or t-shirts can resist and individual from moving properly and not beneficial for the student nor teacher.
- Be cautious completely Bare Legs can cause oils to spread on others and on surfaces such as the dance floor creating a slippery surface.
- Having Hair secured and tied up off of the face and neck for all styles of dance will eliminate distractions while dancing. Wear long hair in a bun, braid, ponytail.
- Jewelry must not be loose or dangling to prevent injury while movement is happening.
- Chewing gum and other candies are not allowed because of the danger of choking. Clear liquids such as water in a spill proof water bottle is nice to stay hydrated.
What to Wear on Your First Day of Dance Class
Each age and genre of dance has a particular dance dress code, but the most important thing is to feel confident and comfortable without being sloppy. Below is what to expect for each genre of dance and the dance attire requirements.
Ballet Dress for Dancers under Six Years Old
A solid color leotard and tights; skirts attached are fine to wear in a ballet class. Pink soft leather ballet shoes on the feet are essential for a beginning ballet dancer. Ballet hair should be a bun in long.
Kinder and Preschool Ballet- a solid color leotard & tights; skirts attached are fine. Pink leather ballet shoes on the feet.
Ballet and Pointe Dress for Dancers Seven and Older
Solid black leotard and transition pink tights. Black spanks and/or black shirt can be worn in Pointe Class per instructor/coach permission. Ballet shoes should be fitted and can be leather or canvas spit sole. Ballet hair should be a bun in long.
Jazz and Musical Theater Classes for All Ages
Can wear a solid color leotard, sports bra, jazz pants, spanks, biker shorts in any color. Transition Black, tan or pink tights are fine to wear in Jazz/Musical Theater Class. Split sole Black or a Tan slide on jazz shoes. Hair in Jazz and Musical Theater needs to be up and off the face for example in a slick back ponytail.
Tap Class for All Ages
Follow the dress code for Jazz and Musical Theater however a lot of dancers like to wear skirt in tap dance. Tap dancer should have either Tan or Black tap shoes. Beginner tap dancer can wear a Mary Jane tap shoe. Intermediate to Advance dancers should wear a lace up or full covered front tap shoe. er or canvas spit shoes ballet shoes.
Tumbling/Acrobatics Class
A dancer should wear any color leotard, unitard, tank or sport bra but, must be fitted. Black spanks fitted leggings or tapered joggers are a great option to footless tights.
Important to know that clothing should never be lose and hair should be slick back and away from face to prevent injury and help coach to spot properly.
Have bare feet when tumbling to prevent the individual from slipping. When wear tights for tumbling/acrobatics have them footless. Tumbling/Acrobatics hair should be secure in braids of any style.
Lyrical/Modern
Follow the Dress Code for Jazz or Ballet, if wearing tights footless or stir up work best.
Leather Nude Lyrical Shoes are an option to bare feet.
Toddler/Infant and Me
Small Movers under the age of three should wear a fitted shirt and bottoms for class that are age three and under even our off-site class at schools. Socks with grips on sole of feet to prevent slipping or a good rubber sole shoe.
The Caregivers will wear the same attire for dance class because they will be moving as well in our Toddler/Infant and Me Dance Class.
What do Adults Wear to Dance Class
In all adult dance classes, one should have hair pulled off face and no large jewelry. Adult dances can choose to wear any dance attire but, athlete wear would work just fine!
Adult dancers should wear appropriate shoes as stated but can wear a good rubber shoe with proper support. The most important thing for adult dancers taking a dance class is to feel good and move with not restrictions.
What is Consider Dance Attire
What is consider dance attire is anything that is tight fitting, comfortable and breathable. Dance Attire can be any color that express your creativity but, be mindful of distracting colors. There are many brands of clothing available to dancers to experiment with, find the brand that works best for your body and skin.
Any questions or suggestion on dance attire should be brought to your dance teacher/coach to assist in the proper attire for the dance class that you are attending.
Finally, are you looking for a class for your toddler dancer or an adult wanting to take a dance class? Get in touch with me today to discuss the best dance class options in Michigan.
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