Dress Code - Not sure what to wear? We’ve got you covered!
Welcome to our Dress Code page! At The Salt Flat Dance Collaborative, we believe that proper dance attire helps students perform their best, stay safe, and feel confident in class. Below, you’ll find our complete dress code requirements for all ages and dance styles. Please review the guidelines carefully to ensure your dancer is prepared for every class.
Why Do We Have a Dress Code?
A consistent dress code promotes discipline, unity, and respect in the studio. It allows instructors to see body alignment and movement clearly, ensuring proper technique and reducing the risk of injury. Appropriate attire also helps dancers feel part of a team and ready to learn!
Dress Code by Age & Class
Creative Movement (Ages 2½–4)
Girls: Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers (leather or canvas), hair pulled back in a bun or ponytail.
Boys: White t-shirt, black shorts or leggings, black ballet slippers.
Ballet (All Ages)
- Girls: Leotard, pink tights, pink ballet slippers, optional ballet skirt, hair in a neat bun.
- Boys: White t-shirt, black tights or shorts, black ballet slippers.
Jazz & Musical Theater
- Girls: Solid color leotard or fitted tank, black leggings or jazz pants, tan or black jazz shoes, hair pulled back.
- Boys: Fitted t-shirt, black shorts or pants, black jazz shoes.
Tap
-All: Comfortable fitted top, leggings or shorts, black tap shoes. Hair pulled back.
Contemporary & Lyrical
- All: Comfortable dancewear (leotard, tank, or tee-shirt with leggings, dance pants, or shorts), bare feet or half-sole shoes, hair pulled back.
Hip Hop
- All: Comfortable athletic wear (t-shirt, sweatpants or leggings), clean sneakers reserved for studio use only, hair pulled back.
Acro
- All: Fitted leotard or tank top with shorts or leggings (no loose clothing), bare feet, hair secured away from face.
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Additional Dress Code Guidelines
- No jewelry - (stud earrings are okay).
- No gum during class.
- Label all shoes and dancewear with your dancer’s name.
- Hair must be securely pulled back for all classes.
*If your child has sensory sensitivity, please email us so we can accommodate them!
Where to Buy Dance Attire
Dancewear and shoes can be purchased at Site is not secure, online retailers, or through the studio’s recommended vendors. Please ask your instructor if you have any questions about sizing or style.
Purchase dancewear from the below links:
Dancewear, Discount Dance Apparel - Dancewear Solutions
JD DANCE DESIGNS - @JDANCEWEAR
Ballet Bun Tutorial: