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Dress code, by program.

Exact shoes and leotards required for each level. We stock the basics at the front desk at studio cost — or pick them up anywhere that carries the brands listed below.

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Four rules that apply in every class
01

Long hair up, always

Ponytail or bun — required in every class, every day.

02

Leotard & tights

Fitted dancewear is mandatory so teachers can see alignment.

03

Proper shoes

The specific brand / model listed below, per style. Bare feet for gym and acro.

04

Label everything

Names on shoes, bags, and water bottles. The studio is not responsible for lost items.

Program 01PreschoolAges 3–5 · Tap & Ballet (30m), Combo (1hr), or Gymnastics (45m).

Wear

  • Leotard — any color, any style
  • Ballet tights or footless leggings
  • Ballet shoes: Bloch S0205L (pink leather) or Balera B500
  • Tap shoes: Capezio Mary Jane tap (black)
  • Gymnastics: bare feet, fitted leotard or biketard

Bring

  • Labeled water bottle (water only in dance rooms)
  • Small tote with all shoes — names written on everything
  • Hair brush + elastics for the bun / ponytail
  • Shoes available at the front desk at studio cost
Program 02Petite & Pre-TeenAges 6–9 · ballet, jazz, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, gymnastics.

Wear

  • Ballet: Bloch S0205L pink leather slipper, black leotard, pink convertible tights, secured bun
  • Tap: Capezio N625C black tap oxford
  • Jazz / Lyrical: Bloch S0495L tan jazz shoe; leotard + tights or fitted athletic wear
  • Hip-Hop: clean indoor-only sneakers (never worn outside)
  • Gymnastics: fitted leotard or biketard, bare feet, hair up tight

Bring

  • All shoes for every style your dancer takes, in a labeled bag
  • Labeled water bottle
  • Hair kit: brush, elastics, bun pins, hairnet
  • No jewelry except small stud earrings
  • Shoes available at the front desk at studio cost
Program 03Pre-Teen & TeenAges 10+ · Level II–IV across every style.

Wear

  • Ballet: Bloch S0302L canvas ballet slipper, black leotard, pink or skin-tone convertible tights, secured bun
  • Pointe: instructor-approved only — requires proper fitting (see below)
  • Tap: Capezio N625 (adult sizing) tap oxford, black
  • Jazz: Bloch S0495L slip-on jazz shoe, tan
  • Lyrical / Contemporary: foot thong / half-sole (Bloch S0662L) or bare feet
  • Hip-Hop: indoor-only sneakers (never worn outside); athletic wear
  • Tumbling: bare feet, snug athletic wear

Bring

  • Every shoe for every style — labeled bag
  • Warm-ups OK for pre-class; off at the barre
  • Athletic tape, foot pads as needed
  • Phone in cubby for the duration of class
  • Labeled water bottle (water only in dance rooms)
Program 04Competitive TeamAudition · Diamond / Pearl / Emerald / Topaz / Jade / Sapphire / Ruby / Opal / Advanced.

Rehearsal dress

  • Practice leotard assigned per team at the start of the season
  • Tight, secured bun for every rehearsal — team cleaning requires teachers to see head/neck lines
  • All shoes for all pieces in a labeled bag
  • No jewelry, no nail polish, no perfume

Competition day

  • Costumes issued per piece (fees billed in Nov / Jan / Mar installments)
  • Stage makeup — full guide distributed before first event
  • Caffery’s team jacket & warm-ups for arrival and lobby time
  • Competition hair kit: gel, pins, net, comb — sold at the front desk at cost
Program 05Tumbling & TricksAll ages · gymnastics-specific dress code.

Wear

  • Snug-fitting leotard, biketard, or shorts + fitted tee
  • Bare feet — socks slip on the mat
  • Hair pulled back tightly, no jewelry
  • Wrist guards optional for advanced

Bring

  • Labeled water bottle
  • Hand chalk if you have a preference (we provide it)
  • Athletic tape if you have a known soft spot
  • Tell coaches about any injury before warm-up
Program 06Adult Classes18+ · ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, stretch.

Wear

  • Anything that lets you move — no leotard required, ever
  • Ballet shoes for ballet (loaners available)
  • Jazz, tap, or clean indoor sneakers as appropriate
  • Hair tied back

Bring

  • Labeled water bottle
  • Light layer for the warm-up
  • (Stretch) a small towel
  • An open mind and a sense of humor about wobbling
Program 07Pilates14+ · mat pilates · capped at 12.

Wear

  • Fitted athletic wear (so the instructor can see alignment)
  • Bare feet or grippy socks
  • Hair tied back

Bring

  • Mat (we provide if you don’t have one)
  • Water bottle
  • Small towel
  • Tell the instructor about any injury before class
01

Loaner program

New to a style? Borrow ballet slippers, taps, or jazz shoes from the loaner shelf for your first 2–3 classes — no charge. Buy your own once you know your dancer is sticking with it.

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Sold at studio cost

We carry the basics — ballet slippers, tights, leotards, taps, jazz shoes — at the front desk at our wholesale cost. No markup. Useful when one shoe wears out mid-season.

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Pointe shoe fitting

Pointe shoes are instructor-approved only and require a proper fitting. We host two fittings a year on-site — spring and fall — and can recommend external fitters in between.

Not sure what to buy yet?

Use the loaners. Decide later.

The first few weeks of any new style, we’d rather you borrow shoes from us than spend money on equipment your dancer might not love. Stop by the front desk on day one — we’ll set you up.