Lyrical/Contemporary
- Leotard and tights (Skirts optional)
- Tan jazz shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail or bun
Ballet
- Leotard and pink-footed tights (Ballet skirts/ballet wrap sweaters optional)
- Pink ballet shoes
- Hair in a secure bun
Jazz
- Leotard/biketard and tights (Dance shorts and fitted shirts optional)
- Tan jazz shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail
Tap
- Leotard and tights, or fitted top with dance shorts or ¾ dance pants
- Black tie tap shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail or bun
Pre-Pointe/Pointe
- White leotards and pink tights.
- White ballet skirts optional
- Pink ballet shoes
- Pointe shoes (Pointe shoes at the recommendation of teacher)
- Hair in a secure bun
Combo 2-3 Years
- Leotard any color with or without skirt
- Footed Tights – white or pink
- Pink ballet shoes
- Dance bag to carry shoes to and from class
- Hair in a ponytail or bun
Combo 3-7 Years
- Leotard any color with or without skirt
- Footed Tights – white or pink
- Pink ballet shoes and black patent leather tap shoes (and caramel jazz shoes for Combo class with Jazz)
- Dance bag to carry shoes to and from class
- Hair in a ponytail or bun
Hip-Hop
- Comfortable clothing that is easy to move in.
- Sweatpants, leggings or shorts are recommended. No jeans.
- Hip-hop sneakers or clean sneakers (for class only).
- Hair must be pulled back & off the face.
Jumps & Turns
- Leotard/biketard or dance shorts and a fitted top
- Jazz or ballet shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail or bun
Performance Team
- Performance Team Leotard and tights (Dance shorts optional)
- Caramel jazz shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail or bun
Acrobatics
- Leotard/biketard or dance shorts and a fitted top
- Bare legs (no tights) and Bare feet (no shoes)
- No Baggy Shirts or Pants
- Hair in a secure ponytail or bun
Little Stars
- Light blue leotard and tights (with or without a skirt)
- Caramel jazz shoes
- Hair in a secure ponytail or bun
Musical Theater
- Dance shorts/leggings
- Comfy top-nothing baggy
- Tan Jazz Shoes
- Hair pulled back
Boys
- Shorts or pants (no jeans)
- For ballet, black shorts and white t-shirt
- Black tap shoes, black jazz shoes or black ballet shoes or clean sneakers
Adults
- Comfortable clothing you can move in (note: tights or leggins best for ballet & jazz)
- Class appropriate shoes (ballet, tap, jazz)
- Clean sneakers for hip hop class
To have a successful dance experience please adhere to the following studio policies
- No jewelry
- No gum
- No talking or using cell phones during class
- All dancers to carry a dance bag for their shoes (Dance shoes are not permitted to be worn outside)
- All shoes/bags to be labeled with the dancer’s full name (AOD is not responsible for any items left in the studio)
- Dancers to arrive to class 10 minutes early so they are properly dressed in shoes and clothing when class starts
- Any student who arrives more than 10 minutes after class begins may not be allowed to participate in class and asked to watch on the side
- Dancers should use the bathroom before the start of class
- No food or drink is permitted in the dance rooms
- No street shoes are permitted in the dance rooms
- Parents please do not open the door while class is in session