Studio Dress Code

Leotard: Female dancers are required to wear a black MainStage logo leotard. Male dancers should wear a white MainStage logo leotard.

Tights: Female dancers must wear convertible pink tights. Male dancers should wear full-footed black tights (convertible tights are acceptable). Cut-off tights are not permitted. Younger academy boys may wear bike shorts or black sweatpants during their early years at the studio.

Ballet Shoes: Female dancers must wear pink ballet shoes with elastics. Male dancers must wear black ballet shoes with elastics.

Ballet Skirts: Ballet skirts are permitted in pointe classes, unless otherwise directed by the instructor.

Jazz & Character Shoes: Jazz or character shoes are required for all other genre classes.

Warm-Ups: Students are encouraged to wear warm-up layers before and after class.


Hair Requirements:


*Female dancers with chin-length hair or longer must wear a traditional ballet bun for all classes.
*Students with short hair should secure it neatly away from the face.
*Male dancers with long hair must tie it back in a ponytail; those with shorter hair should keep it tidy and off the face.
*In Tot Combo and Creative Movement classes, a neatly secured ponytail is acceptable.
*Headbands are discouraged as they often slip off during class.