Tiny Toes, Preschool, & Beginner Levels
Girls— Attire: any color leotard, white full foot tights; Shoes: Ballet: white full sole, Tap: black patent with tie and snaps, Hip Hop: black Converse; Optional: dance skirt/shorts, ballet sweater, DDS tshirt
Boys— Attire: DDS Tshirt OR white t-shirt, black shorts/ athletic pants; Shoes: Ballet: black full sole, Tap: black lace up full sole, Hip Hop: black Converse
Elementary & Teen Levels
Girls— Attire: black leotard, flesh tone convertible tights; Shoes: Ballet: flesh tone canvas, Tap: black full sole lace up, Jazz: flesh tone jazz shoe, Hip Hop: black Converse; Optional: black dance skirt/shorts, ballet sweater, DDS tshirt (DDS shirts may not be worn over leotard for any ballet or acro classes
Boys— Attire: DDS Tshirt OR white t-shirt, black shorts/ athletic pants; Shoes: Ballet: black canvas, Tap: black lace up full sole, Jazz: black jazz shoe, Hip Hop: black Converse
Acro I & II
*NO CROP TOPS, T-SHIRTS, OR BAGGY CLOTHING*
Girls— Attire: leotard or tight fitted tank, fitted athletic/ dance shorts, convertible or footless tights
Boys— tight fitted tank, athletic shorts
DDS Dance Team
Girls— Attire: black leotard, black footless or convertible tights; Shoes: varies with style of routine Optional: black dance shorts; Hair: low center bun
Boys— white t-shirt, black shorts/ athletic pants; Shoes: varies with style of routine Hair: out of face
DDS Theater Company
Attire: DDS Tshirt OR white t-shirt, black shorts/ athletic pants; Shoes: Jazz: black jazz shoe
NOTES:
-Students are NOT permitted to wear any dangle earrings, necklaces, bracelets, smart watches or any other jewelry during classes.
-Hair must be secured and pulled back out of the face for all dance classes.
-excessive violation of the studio dress code may result in student being asked to sit out of class.
Last update 4/15/2026
Our studio dress code is designed to promote a polished, professional environment while allowing dancers to move safely and comfortably in class. Proper attire helps instructors clearly see alignment and technique, supporting each dancer’s growth and success. For your convenience, dance shoes can be ordered directly through the studio to ensure proper fit and quality. Please note that all elementary and teen level ballet and jazz shoes must be ordered through the studio to guarantee an exact color match with our performance tights.