Teen Dress Code
Where can I buy dance shoes and attire?
NLDC will host 2-3 shoe sizing/ordering events throughout the year OR you ca order your shoes online via our Nimbly store!
BALLET
ATTIRE: Black leotard, Pink tights.
NO SHORTS OR LEGGINGS. Ballet skirts are OK. Dancers can wear warm ups (sweaters) during the colder months.
HAIR: bun or braid.
GIRLS
(pink) Canvas ballet slipper.
BOYS
(black) Canvas ballet slipper
TAP
ATTIRE: Any color leotard, tights, leggings, athletic wear is OK but must be appropriate for movement.
HAIR: Pulled back away from face
BLACK Bloch “Sync” or Bloch “Jason Samuel Smith”
JAZZ/MUSICAL THEATRE
ATTIRE: Any color leotard, tights, leggings, athletic wear is OK but must be appropriate for movement.
Hair: Pulled back away from face, bun, ponytail or braid.
GIRLS
TAN Slip on Jazz Shoe
BOYS
BLACK Slip on Jazz Shoe
HIP HOP
ATTIRE: Comfortable, loose fitting clothing is fine, NO JEWELRY please!
HAIR: pulled back away from face.
Dancers can wear hip hop shoes or CLEAN non-scuff sneakers.
Teacher may require a specific shoe for recital.
CONTEMPORARY/
MODERN
ATTIRE: Any color leotard/convertible/transition tights, leggings, athletic top/shorts ARE OK, dancers will be barefoot.
HAIR: Pulled back away from face
STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
ATTIRE: Any color leotard/convertible/transition tights, leggings, athletic top/shorts are OK, dancers will be barefoot.