Dress Code

Pure Dance Works Dress Code
 
Dressing the part underscores a dancer's commitment to their art form, classmates, and themselves. 

Every student's standard Pure Dance Works uniform is included in the correct brand, color, and style annually.

 

Dance Style

Dewdrop
18 Months - 3 Years

 Sparkle | Ages 3-6 Ripple | Ages 7-18 Grad Collab
Ballet

- Skirted cap-sleeve class leotard


- Footed ballet pink tights


- Pink leather ballet shoes


- Hair secured off of face/neck

- PDW Leotard Choices: Included Tank Leotard OR Capsleeve Skirted Leotard


- Footed ballet pink tights


- Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes


- Hair:
  3&4's - All hair completely secured off of face & neck
  5&6's - All hair secured in a neat bun

Required:

- PDW Leotard Choices: Included Tank Leotard, Capsleeve Leotard, or Longsleeve Leotard

- Footed ballet pink tights

- Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes 

- Hair: All hair secured in a neat bun

 

Ripples 4 &5:

- Pointe shoes with approval

- Optional: Corps Dancewear skirt that matches their leotard.

- Optional: Legwarmers

Required:

- Any PDW Logo Leotard from Corps Dancewear

- Footed ballet pink tights

- Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes

- Pointe & flat shoes

-Hair: All hair secured in a neat bun

 

Optional:

- Any Corps Dancewear Skirt

- Legwarmers

- Small necklace, small dangle earrings

Sparkle Musical Theatre 

+ 

Ripple Jazz

  

Sparkle Musical Theater For Ages 5&6


- PDW Leotard Choices: Included Tank Leotard OR Capsleeve Skirted Leotard


-Footed ballet pink tights


-Pink leather or canvas ballet shoes


-Hair: All hair completely secured off of face & neck

Ripple Jazz 

Required:

- PDW Leotard Choices: Included Tank Leotard, Capsleeve Leotard, or Longsleeve Leotard

- Footed ballet pink OR skin-toned tights

-Tan pull-on leather jazz boots

-Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck

 

Optional:

- Pure Dance Works logo shorts or leggings may be worn over the leotard & tights. No bare legs, please.

- Ripples 4 & 5 may wear the PDW skirt that matches their leotard.

Grad Collab Jazz

Required:

- Any PDW Logo Leotard from Corps Dancewear

- Footed ballet pink OR skin-toned tights

- Tan pull-on leather jazz boots


- Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck

 

Optional:

- Pure Dance Works logo shorts or leggings may be worn over the leotard & tights. No bare legs.

-Any Corps Dancewear Skirt or Pure Dance Works leggings
Tap  

Ages 5&6

 

- PDW Leotard Choices: Included Tank Leotard OR Capsleeve Skirted Leotard


-Footed ballet pink tights


-Black buckle tap shoes


-Hair: All hair completely secured off of face& neck

Required:

- PDW Leotard Choices: Included Tank Leotard, Capsleeve Leotard, or Longsleeve Leotard

- Footed ballet pink OR skin-toned tights

- Black Oxford or pull-on tap shoes

- Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck

 

Optional:

- Pure Dance Works logo shorts or leggings may be worn over the leotard & tights. No bare legs, please.

- Ripples 4 & 5 may wear the PDW skirt that matches their leotard.
 

Required:

- Any PDW Logo Leotard from Corps Dancewear

- Footed ballet pink OR skin-toned tights

- Black Oxford or pull-on tap shoes

- Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck

 

Optional: 

- Pure Dance Works logo shorts or leggings may be worn over the leotard & tights. No bare legs, please.

- Any Corps Dancewear Skirt 
Hip Hop*  

Ages 5 & Up

Top & Bottom Choices:

- Any PDW T-shirt with PDW leggings or PDW shorts

- PDW Leotard* with tights; may add PDW pants or PDW shorts
Leotard style and color are assigned based on age and level

 

- Any clean sneakers for class with socks
Specific shoes that match the class costume must be purchased separately for performances. 

- Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck
Strength + Stretch  

Ages 6 & Up

- Only PDW logo wear - dancer's choice!

- Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck

- Dance shoes and a yoga mat are optional
Access Dance
For Special Needs*		  

Ages 5 & Up

Top & Bottom Choices:

- Any PDW T-shirt with PDW leggings, pants, or shorts

- PDW Leotard with tights and/or PDW leggings, pants, or shorts
Leotard style and color assigned based on age and years at Pure Dance Works

 

- Any clean sneakers or ballet shoes (based on current dance style; please inquire)
Specific shoes that match the class costume must be purchased separately for performances. 

- Hair: Completely secured off of face & neck

  
Gentlemen - All Dance Styles

- Any PDW T-shirt

- PDW Pants or PDW Shorts

- Shoes: Ballet & Musical Theatre - Black leather ballet shoes | Jazz - Black leather jazz boots | Tap - Black Oxford tap shoes | Hip Hop - Any clean sneaker (Specific hip hop shoes that match the class costume must be purchased separately for performances. )

- Long hair must be secured completely off of the face & neck

 

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Beyond The Leotard: Dress Code Etiquette For All Classes

 

Good to know:

  • Only leotards, shirts, pants, & leggings imprinted with the PDW logo may be worn for class.

 

  • Additional PDW logo wear is occasionally offered as optional supplements to a dancer's wardrobe.

 

  • Shoes are not included as part of the uniform and must be purchased separately. We stock all shoes for your convenience. Dance shoes should not be worn outside.

 

 

What about other apparel or accessories not mentioned in the dress code chart?

Dancers of any age may not wear:

  • Undergarments that show - This adds to rather than reduces modesty issues.
    • Allow the leotard and tights to provide coverage and support alone. The uniform leotard is thick, supportive, and modestly cut.
      OR
    • Wear dance undergarments that do not show, including straps and back, to provide additional support. 
      • Dance bras, briefs, or nude leotards designed to hide entirely under a leotard are an excellent choice for dancers who desire additional support. 
      • All dance undergarments come in a range of skin-tone colors.
      • Since undergarment needs and desires vary from student to student, the studio does not provide undergarments or stock these items.
Dance Bras Many styles are available; choose one that fits under your leotard or costume without showing. 
Dance Briefs Dance underwear is specifically cut to fit under a leotard without being seen. Ideal for female dancers who wish to have additional coverage during their period.
Nude Leotards

Skin tone leotards that are ideal for additional all-over coverage and support. These are ideal as a base layer under costumes. 

Dancers who have a costume change during a performance must wear a nude leotard. Some costumes also require a nude leotard.

 

  • Jewelry - Only small pierced jewelry is allowed.
    • No necklaces, watches, bracelets, anklets, dangling earrings, large hair accessories, etc.

 

  • Warmups/Coverups - Anything other than the class uniform must be removed before class begins, including legwarmers, jackets, sweaters, skirts, trashbag shorts, etc.

 

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Why Is A Dress Code Important?

A dress code...


1) Helps young dancers understand that they are attending a structured class (compared to unstructured playtime).

2) Unifies dancers by identifying them as a part of their studio and level. 

3) Allows teachers to see the dancer's lines and establish proper technique.

4) Ensures that clothing is not distracting during class.

5) Ensures that the dancer is appropriately covered. 

6) Provides each dancer with matching apparel for performances. 

7) Saves parents' time and money. At Pure Dance Works, everything is provided at the studio, and dancers are not trying to keep up with the latest dancewear trends.

 

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