Dress Requirements
All students must furnish their own clothing and shoes for classes including shoes and tights for performances. By the end of the first two weeks, students should be dressed for class in the appropriate uniform described below.
All clothing and shoes should be marked with the student's name. No jewelry (except small earings) may be worn in class. Students should not wear leg warmers, sweaters, skirts or extra clothing of any kind in the classroom. Long-sleeved leotards (not sweaters) are appropriate in cold weather, but the dance studio is kept at a comfortable temperature year-round. Holes that appear in dance clothing should be mended immediately and the student's appearance should always be neat and professional.
The Dance Conservatory of Maryland asks all of our students to dress appropriately when arriving and departing class and rehearsals. Dancewear is not appropriate attire for outside the building, and dancers must wear street clothing over their leotards when they arrive and leave for the day. Please contact the DCM office if you have any questions or concerns about the Dress Requirements.
Creative Movement and PreBallet
Ballet I - Ballet V
Jazz/ Hip Hop
Tap
Modern/ Lyrical
Dancewear Suppliers
Creative Movement and PreBallet:
Girls
- A solid color leotard (no decals, prints, halters, strap designs or tutu/skirt attachments)
- Pink tights with feet worn in the shoes
- Pink leather ballet slippers with an elastic strap
- Hair in a bun or similar style if possible. Short hair should be secured with a headband and all bangs neatly pinned or sprayed back away from the face
Boys
- A white leotard or plain white T-shirt (no prints or decals) tucked in tights
- Black tights
- White or black leather ballet shoes with white socks
- Hair neatly combed back away from the face
Ballet I - Ballet V:
Girls/Women
- A solid black leotard in conservative or traditional styles. (Unadorned, no see-through lace or mesh, no halters, no high-cut leg lines and no criss-cross strap designs)
- Pink tights with feet worn in the shoes
- Pink Ballet shoes with elastic
- Undergarments should not be worn with the leotard and tights excepting bras when appropriate. Underclothing, including bra straps must not show when wearing a leotard and tights
- Hair should be in a bun or similar style if possible. Short hair should be secured with a band. All bangs should be neatly pinned or sprayed back away from the face
Boys/Men
- A white leotard or plain white T-shirt (no prints or decals) tucked into tights
- Black tights
- White or black leather ballet shoes with white socks
- Black or flesh toned dance belt (athletic support) when appropriate
- Hair neatly combed back away from the face and secured if necessary
** Exception ** The Saturday Ballet IVx/V class held with the Harford Ballet Company professional division dancers is not subject to the dress requirements above unless requested by the Artistic Staff.
Jazz/ Hip Hop:
Girls/Women
- Any style or color leotard
- Tights or leggings (no baggy pants)
- Black jazz oxford style shoes
Boys/Men
- Solid color, form fitting T-shirt or tank top (no prints or decals)
- Shorts, biking shorts, sweat pants or athletic pants of any color
- Black jazz oxford style shoes
Tap:
Girls/Women
- Any solid color leotard
- Pink, black, or flesh tone tights
- Black patent tie tap shoes (4 - 7 years old)
- Black oxford tap shoes or black character tap shoes (8 years old and up)
Boys/Men
- Solid color, form fitting T-shirt or tank top (no prints or decals)
- Athletic pants or loose trousers (no jeans)
- Black oxford tap shoes
Modern/ Lyrical:
Girls/Women
- Any style or color leotard
- Black, pink, or tan tights or leggings (no baggy pants)
- Bare feet
Boys/ Men
- Solid color, form fitting T-shirt or tank top (no prints or decals)
- Athletic pants or sweat pants of any color
- Bare feet
Other Dance Forms: Refer to fliers for designated workshops or call the school office.
Dancewear Suppliers:
Artistic Dance Fashions (Towson): 410-321-1121 Good selection for teens and adults
Curtain Call (online): www.curtaincallforclass.com - Order shoes, tights, leotards and other dance accessories for younger children on DCM's account (Studio ID: DConservatoryMD). For more information call the studio office at 410-877-3281.
Discount Dance Supply (online): www.discountdance.com
The Dance Shop (Bel Air): 410-515-0031, www.stores.countyballet.com - Capezio for adults and children
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