Dress Code for SiSu® Dance Academy
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Grooming
Grooming is an essential part of correct dance training. At SiSu® Dance Academy, we are assisting our dancers by preparing them in class to portray themselves in a polished presentation on stage. Students who come to class with beautiful hair, correct dress, and a neat appearance excel in their dance work and begin to see themselves as a dancer. To this end, we have a dress code to prepare your dancer for the disciplined expectations of a professional dance environment.
Student levels are determined by Director after Trial Class.
Female Dress Code
Ballet Slippers
Dancers are required to wear canvas or cloth, split-sole slippers that enhance their training, movement, and appearance. Ballet slippers are the most important part of your dancer’s equipment and can seriously affect their ability to articulate foot movement. (Exception: Primary I and II, Ballet, Acro)
Pointe Shoes
Several styles of pointe shoes are acceptable and endorsed by SiSu® Dance Academy. These approved brands assist dancers in executing their pointe work technique with greater precision and articulation and are more aesthetically pleasing. Please be sure to have Pointe Shoes approved by the Director before sewing ribbons and elastics.
No underwear under tights.
Class Attire
Primary Reg Ballet I Lilac Leotard (DDS#WM212C), pink convertible ballet tights; no ballet slippers required. Hair neatly pulled back into a bun.
Primary Reg Ballet II Lilac Leotard (DDS#WM212C), pink convertible ballet tights; no ballet slippers required. Hair neatly pulled back into a bun.
Primary Reg Ballet III Lilac Leotard (DDS#WM212C), pink convertible ballet tights; pink ballet slippers. Hair neatly pulled back into a bun.
Sub Junior A, B, C Reg Ballet Light Grey Leotard (Children - DDS#LUB328 or #WM212C), Dark Teal Leotard (Adult - DDS#LUB328), pink convertible ballet tights; pink ballet slippers. Hair neatly pulled back into a bun.
Intermediate Reg Ballet Dusty Rose Leotard (DDS#LUB328), pink convertible ballet tights; pink ballet slippers. Hair neatly pulled back in a bun.
Advanced Reg Ballet Any Color Leotard from Discount Dance Supply, pink convertible ballet tights; pink ballet slippers. Hair neatly pulled back in a bun.
All Cecchetti Classes Black Leotard (Children - DDS#WM212C), (Adult - DDS#LUB328), pink convertible ballet tights; pink ballet slippers. Hair neatly pulled back in a bun.
Jazz/Contemporary/Tap/Musical Theatre Any modest dancewear; black or nude jazz shoes. Hair pulled back in a bun.
All Acrobatic Classes Any Color Leotard from Discount Dance Supply (Children - DDS#TH5118C), (Adult - DDS#TH5118), black leggings. Hair neatly in braids.
Hip Hop Any modest and moveable clothing; clean shoes (no dirt/mud). Hair in braids.
Adult Dancers Wear neat, conservative dancewear of your choice. If performing with class, you will need the required performance dancewear as indicated above.
Male Dress Code
Primary Fitted white or black t-shirt, black shorts/pants (no pockets); no ballet slippers required.
Sub Junior, Junior, Senior, Advanced Fitted white or black t-shirt, black tights; black ballet slippers.
Jazz/Contemporary/Tap/Hip Hop Comfortable clothes that body can be seen with movement.
Acrobatics Fitted white or black t-shirt, black tights, dance belt; no shoes.
Adult Dancers White or black fitted athletic shirt, black compression shorts (2” above the knee)/pants, fitted black shorts, dance belt; black canvas shoes, socks will be required. For Broadway/Tap Fitted solid color athletic t-shirt, fitted black athletic nylon pants, dance belt; black jazz or tap shoes.
For All Dancers in Year-Long Classes
- ONLY dress code apparel and specified warm-ups
- If taking both Ballet and Cross-Conditioning back-to-back, dancers will wear the leotard required for Ballet
- No watches or jewelry are allowed except stud earrings
- No sports bras or other undergarments may be visible; no underwear under tights
- Hair must be secured off the face
- Bangs that are above the eyebrow are acceptable for class, but not for performances
- Buns are required for all Ballet classes