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Dress Code

Dress Codes are in place to promote unity and encourage professionalism and discipline among our students. A neat and tidy appearance sets an atmosphere of safety, attentiveness and respect for students, teachers and the art of dance. Instructors are aided by the dress code in their dedication to the development and training of students. Instructors must be able to see the dancer’s body outline clearly to prevent injuries, prevent incorrect habits and make proper corrections on posture & alignment. Dancers should be able to move freely without restriction.

 

At Thrive Dance Center we believe that everyone can achieve their best when they are confident and comfortable in what they wear. Our dress code is created for maximum safety, learning, and comfort. We reject dated, gendered, racist and sizeist standards. 

 

Our dress code is gender-neutral and dancers can choose a dress code option that is most comfortable for them. Thrive Dance Center welcomes a diverse and inclusive community that strives to provide a safe learning environment for all students including those who don't fall within preconceived gender roles. We support our dancers' gender identities and gender expressions in the ways of costuming and dress code. Students may use the dress code & choose the costumes with which they identify.

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT TIGHTS

Did you know that ballet shoes and tights were originally designed to look as if the dancer had bare legs and feet? In theory, this helped to create the illusion of longer legs and aesthetically pleasing classical lines, but it was completely impractical. We all know that people do not come in one standard color, and so dance wear manufacturers and dance studios/companies alike have begun to tackle this old fashioned bias. They have started to produce socks, tights and ballet shoes for all skin tones, increasing the inclusivity of their ranges and making Ballet feel inclusive for all dancers.

 

Historically dancers have worn pink tights for Ballet which did not leave room for diversity in Ballet. At Thrive Dance Center we practice inclusivity for all dancers and required our dancers to wear tights and shoes that match their skin tones. 

 

*Keep in mind the tights worn for Ballet MUST be Ballet tights. Dancers cannot wear pantyhose.

 

If you are looking for Ballet Tights and Shoes for all skin tones check out the following online shops.

 

Flesh Tone (Tights & Shoes)

fleshtone.net

 

Blendz Apparel (Tights & Shoes)

blendzapparel.com

 

Bloch Tonal Pointe Shoes

http://us.blochworld.com/pointe-shoes/tonal

 

Freed Of London

https://www.freedoflondon.com/us/

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MINI MOVERS AGES 1-2

Dancers can wear any comfortable clothing they can move in. They can wear any dance shoes or go barefoot. Parents should also wear clothing they feel comfortable moving in. They can wear any athletic shoe or go barefoot.

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RISING STARS AGES 2-6

Little dancers should wear what they feel most comfortable in and colors they love! Check out the photos above for examples and the lists below for some ideas.

CLOTHING

  • Leotards

  • Shorts or Leggings

  • Form Fitting Tank, T Shirt or Dance Top

  • Ballet Sweater, Shrug or Form Fitting Track Jacket are appropriate for warm up only

 

HAIR

  • Hair must be pulled back out of the face and secured. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.

 

NO 

  • No hoodies, sweatshirts or crew necks

  • No sweatpants

  • No baggy clothing

  • No undergarments showing

  • No Jewelry including earrings (no hoops of any kind), necklaces or bracelets of any kind - small stud earrings are okay

TINY STARS AGES 2-3 SHOES

  • Dancers can be barefoot or wear Ballet or Jazz shoes

  • Ballet - Ballet shoes should be flesh toned. Classroom shoes must be split sole, leather or canvas.

  • Jazz - Leather split sole Jazz shoes should be flesh toned. Tan or black are ok if you already own them.

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SUPER STARS AGES 4-6 SHOES

  • Jazz - Leather split sole Jazz shoes are required and should be flesh toned. Tan or black are ok if you already own them. Additional shoes may be required for performance depending on costume color.

  • Hip Hop - Sneakers or Hi Tops. Please designate a pair of sneakers to use for class to prevent dirtying the dance floors.

  • Ballet - Ballet shoes are required and should be flesh toned. Classroom shoes must be split sole, leather or canvas.

  • Tap - Tap shoes are required and should be Black leather lace up tap shoes.

 

BALLET & POINTE

CLOTHING - Dancers must wear all black and can mix and match the following options. Clothing must be solid black, no designs or large logos. Thrive Dance Center logo is ok.

  • Leotard & Flesh Toned Tights

  • Leotard & Black Tights

  • Leotard & Shorts (Shorts must be above the knees & form fitting)

  • Leotards must be worn with tights or with shorts. Do not wear only a leotard.

  • Form Fitting Tank or Dance Top (No crops or sports bras) with Form Fitting Shorts

  • Form Fitting T Shirt with Form Fitting Shorts (shorts must be above the knee & form fitting)

  • Form fitting Tank with Black Tights

  • Long Sleeve Leotards or form fitting long sleeve T shirts are ok.

  • Ballet Sweater, Shrug or Form Fitting Track Jacket are appropriate for warm up only.

  • Proper supportive undergarments are required

  • Black Thrive Dance Center logo wear is ok.

 

NO 

  • No designs or large logos, solid black only

  • No hoodies, sweatshirts or crew necks

  • No leggings

  • No sweatpants

  • No baggy clothing

  • No white waistbands or side stripes

  • No mid-drifts

  • No undergarments showing

  • No Jewelry including earrings (no hoops of any kind), necklaces or bracelets of any kind - small stud earrings are okay


TIGHTS - If tights are worn please wear flesh tone or black tights.

 

SHOES - Ballet shoes are required and should be flesh toned. Classroom shoes must be split sole, leather or canvas. *Dancers who take Pointe must first take a pre-pointe workshop and consult with their teacher before purchasing Pointe shoes.

 

HAIR - Long hair must be pulled out of the face and secured off of the neck in a way that the hair will not hit the face and interfere with dance training. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.

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ACRO
CLOTHING - Form fitting dance & acro attire including: leotards, dance tops, tanks, t shirts, pants, leggings or shorts. No sweatshirts or sweatpants allowed. Proper supportive undergarments are required.

SHOES - Shoes are not required. Students should have bare feet.

HAIR - Long hair must be pulled out of the face and secured low on the neck so that the head is unobstructed when rolling on the floor. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.  No buns please, this is for the safety of the acrobats.

HIP HOP & BREAKDANCING
CLOTHING - Comfortable dance and athletic wear including: dance tops, t-shirts, tank tops, sweatpants, leggings or shorts. Pants are encouraged to protect the knees in Breakdancing. Dancers are encouraged to showcase their individuality and style in their clothing choices for Hip Hop & Breakdancing.  Dancers must be able to move freely and safely in their apparel. 

 

SHOES - Tennis shoes, Sneakers or Hi Tops. (Please designate a pair of shoes to use at dance only to prevent dirtying the dance floors.)

HAIR - Hair must be pulled back out of the face and secured. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.

JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY, LYRICAL, MUSICAL THEATER, TURNS & LEAPS, TECHNIQUE CLASSES

CLOTHING -  Form fitting dance attire including: leotards, dance tops, tanks, t shirts, studio pants, leggings or shorts. 

SHOES - Leather split sole Jazz shoes are required and should be flesh toned. Tan or black are ok if you already own them. Additional shoes may be required for performance depending on costume color.

HAIR - Hair must be pulled back out of the face and secured. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.


MODERN
CLOTHING -  Form fitting dance attire including: leotards, dance tops, tanks, t shirts, pants, leggings or shorts. 

SHOES - No shoes needed. Dancers should have bare feet.

HAIR - Hair must be pulled back out of the face and secured. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.


TAP
CLOTHING - Comfortable dance and athletic wear including dance tops, t-shirts, tank tops, pants, leggings or shorts. Dancer must be able to move freely and safely in their apparel. 

SHOES - Black leather lace up tap shoes. 

HAIR - Hair must be pulled back out of the face and secured. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.

ACTING, VOICE
CLOTHING - Comfortable dance and athletic wear including dance tops, t-shirts, tank tops,  pants, leggings or shorts. Students must be able to move freely and safely in their apparel. 

SHOES  - Jazz shoes or sneakers or bare feet.

  • Jazz Shoes - Leather split sole Jazz shoes are required and should be flesh toned. (Tan or black are ok if you already own them). 

  • Sneakers - Please designate a pair of shoes to use at dance only to prevent dirtying the dance floors.

  • Dancers can have bare feet.

HAIR - Hair must be pulled back out of the face and secured. If hair is too short to pull back please make sure it is secured away from the face with a headband.

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