Dress Code


The purpose:

  • Safety - Teachers need to see that the dancers are using correct body alignment so as to protect them against injury and instruct them well.

  • Unity - It fosters unity in the class and on stage, promoting a sense of team and belonging. Dancewear from class is often used in recital costuming to keep costume costs low.

  • Discipline - It limits distractions and creates a sense of discipline.


Read before you buy!

  1. Ballet and Jazz students: Stop by the Arise front desk in Studio A/B as we have one of every size of ballet and jazz shoes that you can try on, in person, to find your dancer's size, before making your order.

  2. Use THIS LINK to access the Arise School of Dance So Danca site which is different from the So Danca site you’d land on if you search the web. This site is private, only for Arise students, and includes our unique discount code for 15% off, as well as exchange and return information.

  3. Create yourself an account and make sure you put in that you go to Arise School of Dance. This ensures your account gets verified within 24-48 hours. If you leave it blank they don’t know that you go to a So Danca partnership studio and verifying your account will be delayed.

  4. Once verified, you can click on your class button on the So Danca site to see and purchase your specific dress code items. Stick to the dress code and don’t send your child to class with anything extra that can cause distractions or they may trip on or fly off and hit a fellow dancer.

  5. Make sure you check how their hair should be for class, as hair requirements are for safety while dancing and to limit distractions.(It’s hard to dance with your hair hitting you in the face!)

  6. We’re here to help you so please reach out to us as needed! Students must be in the correct dress code to participate in class, so please order early before your class starts. If items are on backorder, contact the studio for good short term alternatives so dancers can still participate in class.

Mommy & Me

Girls:

  • Any style/colour leotard

  • Children may wear a short ballet skirt or tutu if desired

  • Bare feet and legs

Boys:

  • Short-sleeve Tee-shirt

  • Black Shorts

  • Bare feet and legs

Accompanying parent:

  • Any comfortable clothing you can move in, i.e. leggings or joggers, tee or tank, bare feet or socks, etc.

Pre-Dance

Ballet Girl:

  • Short-Sleeve Light Pink Leotard: SoDanca TRISSIE SL13

  • Light Pink Pull on Skirt: SoDanca BELLUNO SKIRT - SL63

  • Any white ankle socks: no specific brand

  • Any light pink leather or canvas ballet shoe

  • Hair in a high-slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Any black leather or canvas ballet shoe

Pre-Primary & Pre-Primary Jazz

Ballet Girl:

  • Short-Sleeve Light Pink Leotard: SoDanca TRISSIE SL13

  • Light Pink Pull on Skirt: SoDanca BELLUNO SKIRT - SL63

  • White ankle socks: no specific brand

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Hair in a high-slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Black Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

Jazz  (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in the colour that most closely matches the dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

Primary Ballet, Grade 1 Ballet, and Junior Jazz

Ballet Girl:

  • Lilac Tank Leotard: SoDanca LIVY - SL09

  • Euro Pink Convertible Tights: SoDanca - TS81

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Hair in a high-slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Black  socks

  • Black Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

Jazz  (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in colour that most closely matches dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

Contemporary (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83

  • Plain black short-sleeve tee

  • Bare feet & hair pulled neatly off of face

Grade 2 Ballet, Grade 3 Ballet, Grade 2 Jazz, Grade 3 Jazz, and Elementary  Contemporary

Ballet Girl:

  • Celestine Blue Pinch Front Tank Leotard: SoDanca JENNY- SL07 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Euro Pink Convertible Tights: SoDanca - TS81 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Hair in a high-slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Black socks

  • Black Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

Jazz  (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in the colour that most closely matches the dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

Contemporary (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Plain black short-sleeve tee

  • Bare feet & hair pulled neatly off of face

Grade 4 Ballet, Grade 5 Ballet, Pre-Intermediate Jazz, Pre-Intermediate Contemporary

Ballet Girl:

  • Syllabus Classes Navy Camisole Leotard: SoDanca LORNA - SL106

  • (or equivalent adult size)

  • Open Ballet: any style/colour leotard. Cut-outs and sheer pieces are only allowed in the back or on the sleeves unless a tights top is worn underneath.

  • Euro Pink Convertible Tights: SoDanca - TS81 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Hair in a high-slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Black socks

  • Black Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

Jazz  (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in the colour that most closely matches the dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

Contemporary (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83  (or equivalent adult size)

  • Plain black short-sleeve tee

  • Bare feet & hair pulled neatly off of face

Pre-Professional Program (Ballet, Open, Jazz, Contemporary, Conditioning)

Ballet, Open, & Pointe Girls:

  • Any solid black leotard for syllabus classes & any style/colour leotard for Open Class. Cut-outs and sheer pieces are only allowed in the back or on the sleeves unless a tights top is worn underneath. Tights tops or dance-specific nude bras should be worn if needed. No regular bras or straps should show. Preferred styles of leotards

    • SoDanca Flamma SL113 (or the equivalent child’s size)

    • SoDanca  Lorena SL105 (or the equivalent child’s size)

    • SoDanca Patricia SL02 (or the equivalent child’s size)

    • SoDanca Edda SL115 (or the equivalent child’s size)

  • Euro Pink Convertible Tights: SoDanca - TS82 (or equivalent child’s size)

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Teacher approved pointe shoes for pointe class

  • Hair in a high-slicked-back ballet bun

For Jazz add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLISON - SL82
    (or equivalent child’s size)

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in the colour that most closely matches the dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

Contemporary (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Joggers or similar slim-fitting BLACK stretchy pants
    (no leggings nor baggy)

  • Fitted long-sleeve plain black tee

  • High percentage cotton socks (80% or  higher) in the shade to match dancer’s skin tone

  • Hair pulled neatly back off the face

Conditioning: 

  • Same as jazz or contemporary

Mini Fundamental Ballet, Fundamental Ballet, Fundamental Jazz, & Fundamental Contemporary

Ballet Girl:

  • Black Tank Leotard: SoDanca LIVY - SL09 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Euro Pink Convertible Tights: SoDanca - TS81 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Hair in high slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Black socks

  • Black Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

Jazz  (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in colour that most closely matches dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

Contemporary (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Plain black short-sleeve tee

  • Bare feet & hair pulled neatly off of face

Teen Ballet, Teen Jazz, and Teen Contemporary

Ballet Girl:

  • Black Tank Leotard: SoDanca OLIVIA - SL08 (or equivalent child’s size)

  • Euro Pink Convertible Tights: SoDanca - TS82 (or equivalent child’s size)

  • Light Pink Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

  • Hair in high slicked-back ballet bun

Ballet Boy:

  • Plain White Tee

  • Black shorts with stretch in them

  • Black socks

  • Black Canvas Ballet Shoe: SoDanca BLISS - SD16

Jazz  (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLISON - SL82 (or equivalent child’s size)

  • Stretch Canvas Jazz Shoe in colour that most closely matches dancer’s skin tone: SoDanca: JILL - JZ75s or JADA - JZ75L

  • Hair pulled back neatly off face

Contemporary (same leotard & tights as ballet) add:

  • Black Bike Short: SoDanca ALLI - SL83 (or equivalent adult size)

  • Plain black short-sleeve tee

  • Bare feet & hair pulled neatly off of face

All Hip Hop Levels

Boys & Girls:

  • Black or Navy Stretchy Joggers or Sweatpants

  • Plain tee in black, navy or grey

  • Plain black socks

  • Black non-marking soled shoes

  • Hair that’s long enough should be tied back neatly off the face (ponytail, braids,  etc.)  

  • All girls need a plain leotard any colour, any style underneath their top

Adult Dance & Adult Mini Sessions

Ladies:

  • Supportive sports bra or leotard

  • Tee or tank with a good amount of stretch

  • Bottoms with stretch: i.e. leggings, tights, etc.)

  • Optional ballet wrap skirt or stretchy shorts

  • Hair tied neatly back off the face

  • Ballet Shoes for Adult Dance - Check in with the studio for footwear per Adult Mini Session dance style

Men:

  • Bottoms with stretch in them: sweatpants, joggers, basketball shorts, etc.

  • Tee or tank

  • Check-in with the studio for footwear per Adult Mini Session dance style