What to Wear to Class

Dress code by age group and dance style

Be sure your dancer is prepared for a successful class. Please make note of specific colors by age/grade! Check out the links below for online purchase options or visit Step N Stretch in Burnsville, MN.

** MINI Session dancers can wear any comfortable clothing and socks or ballet shoes.

Where to Shop

Discount Dance

Studio code: TP43454

Step N Stretch

Burnsville, MN

Blendz Apparel

Tights in a wide range of skin tones

Required Leotard Colors

Please make note of specific colors by age/grade!

Preschool

Pink

Pink or black skirt optional

Kindergarten–Grade 1

Lavender

Lavender or black skirt optional

Grades 2–3

Light Blue

Blue or black skirt or shorts optional

Grades 4–5

Dark Teal

Black skirt or shorts optional

Grades 6–12

Black

Black shorts; black skirt for ballet optional

Boys (all ages)

Black fitted shirt & pants

Dress Code by Dance Style

Shoes and tights required for each class type

Preschool & K-1 Combo›

Shoes: Pink split sole ballet slippers (canvas or leather), Tan tap shoes (with Velcro or buckles — no ribbon)

Tights/Attire: Pink or Tan footed tights (girls only). Boys: white ballet slippers & tan tap shoes

K-1 Add-ons›

Shoes: Nude mesh 'foot undies'

Tights/Attire: Tan convertible tights (girls only)

Grade 2-3 Ballet/Tap›

Shoes: Pink split sole ballet slippers (canvas or leather), Tan tap shoes (with Velcro or buckles — no ribbon)

Tights/Attire: Pink or Tan footed tights (girls only). Boys: white ballet slippers & tan tap shoes

Grade 2-3 Jazz/Lyrical›

Shoes: Tan slip-on jazz shoes, Nude mesh 'foot undies' (barefoot for boys)

Tights/Attire: Tan convertible or footless tights (girls only)

Jazz (all grades)›

Shoes: Tan slip-on jazz shoes

Tights/Attire: Tan convertible or footless tights (girls only)

Lyrical›

Shoes: Nude colored turners (foot undies or turners for younger ages). No jazz shoes.

Tights/Attire: Tan convertible or footless tights (girls only)

Grade 4-12 Ballet & Pre-Pointe›

Shoes: Pink split sole ballet slippers (leather or canvas). Boys: pink split sole ballet slippers

Tights/Attire: Pink tights (girls only)

Grade 4-12 Jazz›

Shoes: Tan slip-on jazz shoes. Boys: tan slip-on jazz shoes

Tights/Attire: Tan convertible or footless tights (girls only)

Grade 4-12 Tap›

Shoes: Tan slip-on tap shoes. Boys: tan slip-on tap shoes

Tights/Attire: Tan tights (girls only)

Acro / Hip Hop›

Shoes: Acro: Barefoot. Hip Hop: Indoor use ONLY tennis shoes (tan or white soles only)

Musical Theatre›

Shoes: Tan tights, socks or pink ballet shoes

Grade 6-12 Modern/Contemporary›

Shoes: No shoes (barefoot)

Tights/Attire: Tan convertible or footless tights (girls only)

Grade 6-12 Pointe›

Shoes: Pink pointe shoes (brand based on instructor recommendation). Boys: pink pointe shoes

Tights/Attire: Pink tights (girls only)

Grade 6-12 Skills & Flexibility›

Shoes: Turners, ballet shoes or bare feet

Tights/Attire: Tan tights (girls only)

Adult Dance›

Shoes: Jazz: tan slip-on jazz shoes. Tap: tan slip-on tap shoes. Hip Hop: indoor use only tennis shoes (tan or white soles) or tan jazz shoes. Lyrical: nude colored turners

Tights/Attire: Dark colored leotard & tan tights OR comfortable yoga-style workout clothing. Dark colored shorts or jazz pants optional.