Dance Attire & Equipment Guide

At Iconic Movement Dance Company, proper dance attire is an essential part of training and team unification. It allows instructors to see correct alignment, promotes safety, and helps students feel confident and prepared.

All dancers must arrive in full dress code for their class. Hair must always be secured neatly away from the face. Jewelry and accessories that may cause distraction or injury are not permitted.

Class-Specific Dress Code

Ballet
  • Girls: Leotard with tights.
  • Boys: Fitted t-shirt or tank with tights or dance pants.
  • Shoes: Ballet shoes, canvas or leather split sole.
  • Hair: Bun required.
Jazz & Lyrical
  • Attire: Fitted leotard, tank, or top with dance shorts, leggings, or fitted sweatpants.
  • Shoes: Tan or black jazz shoes. Half-soles/turning shoes are also permitted in lyrical and other technique-based classes.
  • Hair: Ponytail, bun, or braid.
Tap
  • Attire: Fitted top with leggings or dance pants.
  • Shoes: Black tap shoes (lace-up preferred).
  • Hair: Neatly secured away from the face.
Hip Hop and Street Jazz
  • Attire: Comfortable athletic wear such as loose tops, joggers, sweatpants, or shorts. Stylistic expression is encouraged but not required.
  • Shoes for Hip Hop: CLEAN sneakers reserved for studio use (not worn outside).
    • Black Nike Air Force 1 Low Tops are recommended for training
  • Shoes for Street Jazz: Either sneakers or bare feet are encouraged.
  • Hair: Ponytail, braid, half-up/half-down, or bun.
Contemporary
  • Attire: Comfortable dance attire, long pants recommended.
  • Shoes: Barefoot or socks.
  • Hair: Neatly secured.
Acro / Tumbling
  • Attire: Leotard or fitted top with shorts or leggings.
  • Shoes: Barefoot only. Baggy clothing is not permitted.
  • Hair: Neatly secured.

Conditioning Equipment

Strength + Conditioning (Mondays 6:00-7:00pm)

Students must bring the following items to this class:

  • 2 yoga blocks
  • 1 multi-loop numbered stretch band
  • 1 single loop resistance band
  • 2 ankle weights (no more than 1.5 lbs; ask your instructor if unsure which weight to purchase)
  • Ages 11 & up: 1 pair of dumbbells (2–5 lbs; heavier weights only at instructor discretion)
  • Yoga Mat (Optional)

The studio will provide instructions on where and how to purchase these items if you require assistance.

Additional Notes

Please label all shoes and personal belongings with your dancer’s name.
Students not in proper attire may be asked to observe class and take notes for safety reasons.