Toddler & Preschool Classes

BALLET/TAP/JAZZ

  • Dancers should wear a leotard (any color). Skirts and tights are optional. NO costumes or dresses.
  • Pink leather ballet shoes and black Mary Jane style tap shoes are required for all Preschool classes. Ballet shoes with no strings are preferred. 

HIP HOP/ACRO 

  • Leotard is required. No tights. We recommended wearing layers over the leotard for the hip hop portion of the class. 
  • Tennis shoes/sneakers are required for hip hop. Dancers will take off their shoes for the acro portion of the class. 

TUMBLING

  • Fitted leotard. Fitted leggings are acceptable but no tights or skirts.

BOYS

  • Ballet/Tap/Jazz: Black ballet shoes, black lace-up tap shoes, white or black shirt with black shorts or pants.
  • Hip Hop/Acro: Clothing that allows for free movement that won't limit acrobatic movements. Wear tennis shoes for hip hop portion.

MUSIC

  • Any clothing that allows for comfort and movement.

Kindergarten – 12th Grade

HIP HOP

  • T-shirts, tanks, and athletic jerseys are permitted.
  • Sweat pants (length should cover the knee), athletic pants, or shorts are preferred.
  • Tennis shoes or sneakers are required.
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BALLET

  • All ballet classes require pink tights, black leotard, and ballet shoes (we prefer split-sole canvas shoes).
  • Hair must be pulled up into a tight bun.
  • Click here for class descriptions.

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL/JAZZ

  • Dance apparel is required for all students in a lyrical class. Examples include leggings, tank top, dance shorts, dance tops, and sports bras. Layers are permitted.
  • Pirouettes or jazz shoes are permitted.
  • Hair should be secured back away from the face.
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BALLET/TAP COMBO

  • Ballet dress code does not apply to this class.
  • Students can wear any color fitted dance apparel.
  • Pink ballet shoes are required, as well as black Mary Jane style tap shoes.
  • Hair should be secured back away from the face.
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JAZZ/ TUMBLE COMBO

  • Students can wear any color fitted dance apparel.
  • Pirouettes or jazz shoes are required for the jazz portion of class.
  • Students will be barefoot for tumbling portion.
  • Hair should be secured back away from the face.
  • Click here for class descriptions.

MUSICAL THEATRE

  • Dance apparel is required. Examples include leggings, tank top, dance shorts, dance tops, and sports bras. Layers are permitted.
  • Students will need tan jazz shoes.
  • Hair should be secured away from the face.
  • Click here for class descriptions.

TAP

  • Dance apparel is required. Examples include leggings, tank top, dance shorts, dance tops, and sports bras. Layers are permitted.
  • Students will need black lace up tap shoes. (Mini classes can wear Mary Jane style tap shoes)
  • Hair should be secured away from the face.
  • Click here for class descriptions.

ACRO

  • Fitted apparel that allows for full range of movement Examples include leggings, dance shorts, fitted dance tops, or sports bras. Please do not wear anything baggy (no jeans, t-shirts or sweatpants)
  • Students will be barefoot.
  • Hair must be secured up and out of student’s face.
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BOYS

  • Ballet – White Shirt and Black shorts or pants. Black ballet shoes and white socks.
  • Tap – Black or white shirt and shorts or pants. Black tap shoes.
  • Combo – Black or white shirt and shorts or pants. Black Jazz shoes and tap shoes.
  • Hip Hop – Baggy or comfortable clothes are great for this class. No jeans. Tennis shoes/sneakers are required.
  • Acro – Fitted clothing, not too baggy. No Jeans. Barefoot.
  • Click here for class descriptions.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our program, please don't hesitate to call or email one of our team members:

Saskia Harmon—Program Director
Jessica Stillman—Company Manager
Melissa Bullington—Preschool Manager
Jen Burns
—Dance Operations Manager
dance@rootsacademy.com
(615) 804-1177 x2