You can find local Dancewear store suggestions, please see our recommendations at the bottom of this page.
Preschool Classes (Ages 3-5)

Ballet/Tap Combo
Girls:
-Blue, purple or pink tank leotard & matching circular skirt
-Convertible tights in ‘Theatrical Pink’ or ‘Ballet Pink’
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Black patent leather Jr Tyette style tap shoes
-Hair in a bun
Boys:
-White cap or short sleeved T-shirt
-Black or navy bike shorts or pants (stretch)
-Black full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Black lace-up tap shoes
Ballet/Acro Combo
Girls:
-Blue, purple or pink tank leotard & matching circular skirt
-Convertible tights in ‘Theatrical Pink’ or ‘Ballet Pink’
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Hair in a bun
Boys:
-White short sleeved T-shirt
-Black or navy bike shorts or pants (stretch)
-Black full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
Pre-Primary Classes (Ages 5-7)

Ballet/Tap Combo
Girls:
-Pink tank leotard & matching chiffon skirt
-Convertible tights in ‘Theatrical Pink’ or ‘Ballet Pink’
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Beige Mary-Jane style tap shoes
-Hair in a bun
Boys:
-White cap or short sleeved T-shirt
-Black or navy bike shorts or pants (stretch)
-Black full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Black lace-up tap shoes
Jazz/Acro Combo
Girls:
-Black Tank Leotard
-Convertible-Foot Tights in ‘Light Toast’ or ‘Light Tan’
-Beige Slip-on Jazz Shoe
-Hair in a Bun or Ponytail
Boys:
-White cap or short sleeved T-shirt
-Black or navy bike shorts or pants (stretch)
-Black Slip-on Jazz Shoe
Primary Classes (Ages 6-8)

Ballet/Tap Combo
Girls:
-Pink tank leotard & matching chiffon skirt
-Convertible tights in ‘Theatrical Pink’ or ‘Ballet Pink’
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Beige Mary-Jane style tap shoes
-Hair in a bun
Boys:
-White short sleeved T-shirt
-Black or navy shorts or pants (stretch)
-Black leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Black lace-up tap shoes
Jazz/Acro Combo
Girls:
-Black Tank Leotard
-Convertible-Foot Tights in ‘Light Toast’ or ‘Light Tan’
-Beige Slip-on Jazz Shoe
-Hair in a Bun or Ponytail
Boys:
-White cap or short sleeved T-shirt
-Black or navy bike shorts or pants (stretch)
-Black Slip-on Jazz Shoe
Recreational Classes

Jazz 8-10 yrs & 11+ yrs
-Black Tank Leotard
-Black Spandex Shorts (optional)
-Convertible tights in ‘Light Toast’ or ‘Light Tan’
-Beige Jazz Shoes
-Hair in a bun
Ballet 8-10 yrs & 11+ yrs
-Black Tank Leotard
-Convertible tights in ‘Saumon’
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
-Hair in a bun
Lyrical & Contemporary 11+ yrs
-Black Tank Leotard or Athletic Top with Leggings or Fitted Shorts
-Convertible tights in ‘Light Toast’ or ‘Light Tan’
-Bare feet or ‘Foot undies’
-Hair in a bun or secured off face
Pre-Mini, Mini & Pre-Junior Classes

All Classes – Uniform/Outfit
Girls:
-Convertible tights in ‘Salmon’ or ‘Saumon’
-V Neck Pinch Front or Basic Tank Leotard in Black
-Black shorts for jazz, tap and acro (optional)
-Character skirt (ordered by studio or 2nd hand)
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Boys:
-White cap or short sleeved T-shirt
-Black dance shorts (stretch)
Shoes/Footwear
Ballet
Girls:
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastics
-3/4” heel black canvas character shoe
Boys:
-White full sole leather ballet shoes
-White socks
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio Daisy Ballet Slipper
-Bloch Dansoft Ballet Slipper
-Bloch Karacta Character Shoe
Tap
Girls & Boys:
-Black full sole lace up tap shoe
-No slips-ons or split soles
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio Cadence or similar
-Bloch Audeo or similar
Acro
Girls & Boys:
-Bare feet
Jazz
Girls:
-Beige slip on leather jazz shoe
Boys:
-Black slip on leather jazz shoe
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio E-Series Slip On Shoe
-Bloch Elasta Slip On Bootie
Junior & Pre-Inter Classes

All Classes – Uniform/Outfit
Girls:
-Convertible tights in ‘Salmon’ or ‘Saumon’
-V Neck Pinch Front or Basic Tank Leotard in Black
-Black shorts for jazz, tap and acro (optional)
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Boys:
-White cap or short sleeved T-shirt
-Black dance shorts (stretch)
Shoes/Footwear
Ballet
Girls:
-Pink full-sole leather ballet shoes with elastics
Boys:
-White full sole leather ballet shoes
-White socks
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio Daisy Ballet Slipper
-Bloch Dansoft Ballet Slipper
Tap
Girls & Boys:
-Black full sole lace up tap shoe
-No slips-ons or split soles
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio Cadence or similar
-Bloch Audeo or similar
Acro, Modern & Lyrical
Girls & Boys:
-Bare feet
Jazz
Girls:
-Beige slip on leather jazz shoe
Boys:
-Black slip on leather jazz shoe
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio E-Series Slip On Shoe
-Bloch Elasta Slip On Bootie
Inter & Teen Classes

All Classes – Uniform/Outfit
Girls:
-Convertible tights in ‘Salmon’ or ‘Saumon’
-Black bodysuit
-Black shorts for Tap, Jazz, Acro, Modern and Lyrical (optional)
-Bare legs for Jazz, Acro, Modern and Lyrical (optional)
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Boys:
-Tap, Jazz, Acro, Modern and Lyrical: White cap or short sleeve fitted T-shirt and black dance shorts (stretch)
-Ballet: White short sleeve bodysuit, black tights, dance belt, white ankle socks & white full sole leather ballet shoes with elastics
Shoes/Footwear
Ballet
Girls:
-Pink or Flesh tone split-sole canvas ballet shoes with elastics
-Pointe shoes with ribbon (upon direction)
Boys:
-White split-sole canvas or leather ballet shoes
-White socks
Tap
Girls & Boys:
-Black full sole lace up tap shoe
-No slips-ons or split soles
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio Roxy
-Bloch Audeo
-So Danca Pro
Acro, Modern & Lyrical
-Bare feet
Jazz
Girls:
-Beige slip on leather jazz shoe
Boys:
-Black slip on leather jazz shoe
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio E-Series Slip On Shoe
-Bloch Elasta Slip On Bootie
Senior & Advanced Classes

Ballet
-Saumon convertible tights
-Black bodysuit
-Split-sole canvas ballet shoes with elastic
-Pointe shoes with ribbon attached
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Tap
-Fitted Black Dancewear
-Black full sole lace up tap shoe
-No slips-ons or split soles
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio Roxy or similar
-Bloch Audeo or similar
-So Danca Pro or similar
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Jazz
-Fitted Black Dancewear
-Optional slip-on leather jazz shoes
Recommended Brands/Styles:
-Capezio E-Series Slip On Shoe
-Bloch Elasta Slip On Bootie
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Acro, Lyrical & Modern
-Fitted Black Dancewear
-Bare legs (Acro)
-Bare feet
-Hair in a bun, secured off face
Store Suggestions
Bodythings – Kingsland
236, 7337 MacLeod Tr SW
Calgary, AB
Phone (403) 278-5440
City Dancewear – Chinook
6624 Centre St S
Calgary, AB
Phone (403) 263-4828
City Dancewear – Varsity
#106-5403 Crowchild Trail NW
Calgary, AB
Phone (403) 288-3060
Muge Dancewear – Sunridge
#202, 3132 – 26 St NE
Calgary, AB
Phone (403) 263-9500
You can always call us at 403-375-0007 or send us an email at northcalgarydance@gmail.com.
North Calgary Dance Centre Dress Code