DDC DRESS CODE

Delaware Dance Company maintains a dress code to support safe movement, proper technique, focus, and a professional learning environment. Appropriate dancewear allows instructors to clearly observe alignment and helps dancers develop good habits from the start.

Please refer to the information below for specific dress code requirements by Division/level.

Children’s Division | Pre-Professional Division | Adaptive Dance Division | Adult Division

General Dress Code Guidelines

  • Dancewear should be clean, well-fitting, and appropriate for the class style

  • Hair must be neatly secured and pulled back from the face for all classes

  • Jewelry should not be worn in class

  • Dance shoes should be worn only inside the studio

Where to Shop

Dancers may purchase dancewear from any vendor. Delaware Dance Company partners with Eurotard as a suggested option and receives support through this partnership.

Items purchased through the Eurotard Dress Code Solutions link may be shipped directly to your home or picked up at participating dancewear retailers.

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Children’s Division Dress Code

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    • Light pink leotard (any style; skirt optional)

    • Tights - All girls should wear tights that compliment their skin tone and match their ballet shoes

    • Pink or skin-tone ballet slippers

    • Black tap shoes

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    • Light blue leotard (any style; skirt optional)

    • Pink or skin-tone ballet shoes

    • Black tap shoes (for combo classes)

    • All girls should wear tights that compliment their skin tone and match their ballet shoes.

    • Hair should be neatly pulled back from face

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    • Royal blue leotard (any style; no skirts)

    • Pink or skin-tone leather ballet shoes

    • All girls should wear tights that compliment their skin tone and match their ballet shoes.

    • Hair should be neatly pulled back from face

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    • Black shorts

    • White t-shirt

    • Black ballet shoes

    • Black tap shoes (for combo classes)

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Pre-Professional Division Dress Code

    • All girls should wear tights that compliment their skin tone and match their ballet shoes

    • Ballet uniform colors supersede all other uniforms

    • Students do not need to change uniforms for back-to-back classes

    • Jazz students must wear black jazz shoes and jazz pants or leggings over their ballet tights in Jazz class.

    • For performances, dancers should wear microfiber tights in a tone that complements their skin and matches their shoes

    Hair Requirements

    • Ballet:

      • Girls: hair in a neat bun

      • Boys: hair secured and pulled back from the face

    • All other classes: hair neatly pulled back from the face

  • Ballet 1 & 1X

    Ballet 2 & 2X

    Ballet 3 & 3X

    • Burgundy leotard

    • Pink or skin-tone split-sole canvas ballet shoes

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    Ballet 4 through Advanced

    • Teal or black plain leotard

    • Pink or skin-tone split-sole canvas ballet shoes

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    Boys

    • White t-shirt

    • Black tights

    • Dance belt

    • White socks covering the ankle

    • White ballet shoes

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    • Girls: black leotard, black convertible or footless tights, barefoot

    • Boys: white t-shirt, black footless tights, dance belt, barefoot

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    • Girls: black leotard, black tights or jazz pants

    • Boys: white t-shirt, black tights, dance belt

    • Black jazz shoes

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    • Plain t-shirt

    • Black shorts or pants

    • Black Oxford-style tap shoes

    • Comfortable clothing that allows free movement

    • Sneakers dedicated for dance use only

 

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