Dress Code
Dress Code Policy
Dress code is important for teaching the dancers how to present themselves professionally in any dance setting and allowing the teachers to see the dancer’s muscles working for technique and safety purposes. At Inspired Movement we have a three strikes policy for dress code. After each incident parents and student will be informed of what the correct dress code is, and if a fourth violation occurs a student may be asked to sit out of class until they have obtained the correct attire. (New students trialing a class will not have a strike counted against them.)
Creative Movement
Female – Solid colored leotard, pink ballet tights, and pink ballet shoes. Skirts are allowed only if they are attached to the leotard.
Male - Solid colored t-shirt, athletic shorts or pants, black or white ballet shoes.
Ballet Levels 1-4& Pointe
Female - Solid colored leotard, pink or brown ballet tights based on the dancer’s skin tone, and pink or brown ballet shoes to match the tights. A neat fitting ballet skirt or black dance shorts are optional. Hair that is long enough must be put in a bun.
Male - Solid colored fitted t-shirt (no logos), men’s ballet tights** or black athletic shorts/leggings, black or white ballet shoes. Men over the age of 11 must wear a dance belt.
Jazz
Female - Solid colored leotard with tights, jazz pants, black dance shorts, or black leggings, tan jazz shoes without laces.
Male - Solid colored fitted t-shirt (no logos), solid colored athletic shorts/pants or jazz pants, tan jazz shoes without laces.
Contemporary & Modern
Students may wear any clothing that allows for modesty and freedom of movement. Leotards are encouraged. Either socks or bare feet are allowed.
Hip-Hop
Dancers must wear closed toed shoes such as sneakers or combat boots. Shoes must be clean and used solely for class (Shouldn't be worn outdoors). Clothing can be anything comfortable that allows freedom of movement.
Adult Ballet
Dancers may wear whatever comfortable clothing they would prefer. Ballet shoes are preferred, but socks or bare feet are permissible.
Where To Buy Dancewear
Check out our consignment section in studio!
Trade-in your gently used dancewear* to receive a like item, or purchase from what we have available.
*dancewear must have no stains, holes, etc. to be a valid trade-in
Want to purchase new? Visit our online store: IMDS Online Dancewear
Arranged by genre, select the class list that you need, and find many affordable options.
