Dress Code

Proper dance attire is necessary for the development of each individual dancer, as it affects their posture, placement and attitude in dance class as well as the instructor’s ability to provide feedback on your dancer’s performance and progress. Our dress code is designed to encourage unity and discipline among our students. Do not send your child to dance in their school clothing. All smart watches and similar devices must be turned off or programmed to not disturb the dancer or others. Dancers will be asked to remove any item that distracts them or other dancers. Write your dancer’s name on all personal items of clothing, costumes, shoes, dance bags, etc. Grayce DeWitt Dance Studio is not responsible for lost or stolen items. A shoe fitting and dance wear event will take place this summer at GDDS. This event will be your one-stop shop for all your back-to-dance needs. Lockers are available for dancers that are intended for day-use only. However, any dancer wishing to keep their frequently used items secured in a locker overnight and throughout the week may rent a unit for a $25 annual fee which is added to your September 1st tuition payment. A limited number of lockers will be available to rent. If interested, please contact Mrs. Rebecca at graycedewitt@yahoo.com Hair should be styled in a bun, braid or ponytail away from the face and neck for all classes. Wearing loose or dangly jewelry is not encouraged.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz: leotard (required), tights, skirt, fitted dance shorts or leggings; solid color shirt and dance pants or shorts for males; pink ballet shoes for females, black ballet and jazz shoes for males, tan jazz shoes for females, black tap shoes for all dancers

Musical Theatre: leotard, tights, skirt, fitted dance shorts or leggings, camisole/sports bra for females; solid color shirt and dance pants or shorts for males; tan t-strap character jazz shoe for Level III and tan t-strap character heels for Level IV and Advanced for females, black jazz shoes for males

Hip Hop: Dancers may wear comfortable sweatpants, athletic pants, capris, or shorts (no jeans, jean shorts, or skirts / dresses) and a T-shirt, tank top, camisole; White tennis shoes specifically worn for dance; NO street shoes that have been worn outside!

Cheer+Pom: Leggings, dance pants, skirt/dance shorts, camisole/sports bra; White tennis shoes specifically worn for dance; NO street shoes that have been worn outside!

Contemporary/Lyrical: leotard, tights, skirt/dance shorts, camisole/sports bra for females; solid color shirt and dance pants or shorts for males; tan jazz shoes for Level I and II, canvas half sole shoes or barefoot for Level III, IV and Advanced.

Preschool Dancers: leotard (required), tights, skirt, fitted dance shorts or leggings for females; solid color shirt and dance pants or shorts for males; pink ballet shoes for females; black ballet shoes for males; black velcro or elastic tap shoes for all dancers