Dress Code for
Dance Classes at
All That Jazz Dance Studio
Where to Shop?
As a value added service, All That Jazz Dance Studio is pleased to be partnering with the online dancewear store, Nimbly, to offer a full range of clothing and shoes at a discounted price.
Place an order online any time throughout the year at WWW.SHOPNIMBLY.COM/allthatjazznewton. Specific items for our dance classes have been selected by Miss Deb for easy, no hassle shopping or feel free to purchase other items as well!
All clothing and shoes may also be purchased at Capezio in Wellesley and Dancers Image in Newton. All That Jazz logo-wear is also always available for purchase at the studio.
What to Buy?
Grow With Us (Ages 2–7)
Twirling Tykes (Ages 2-3):
Pink ballet slippers, dance tights, leotard, and ballet skirt (optional) OR black ballet slippers, dance pants, and a fitted shirt
Turning Tots, Mini Movers, Shining Stars, Fairytale (Ages 3-7):
Pink ballet slippers, black patent leather tap shoes with tap elastics*, tights, leotard, and ballet skirt (optional) OR black ballet slippers, black patent leather tap shoes with tap elastics*, dance pants, and a fitted shirt
*Please do not use ribbon ties on these tap shoes. Any kind of elastic that will allow your child to slip on their shoes with as minimal help as possible is beneficial to everyone in the class.
Explore With Us (Ages 7-11)
Ballet:
Pink ballet slippers, tank leotard, dance tights, ballet skirt (optional) OR black ballet slippers, dance pants, and fitted shirt
Lyrical, Jazz and Musical Theater:
Black oxford jazz shoes, leotard, dance tights and/or leggings OR dance pants and fitted shirt
Tap:
Black patent leather tap shoes w/tap elastics or black oxford tap shoes, leotard, dance tights and/or leggings OR dance pants and fitted shirt
Hip-Hop:
Black oxford jazz shoes, tank leotard or fitted shirt, and loose fitted pants or leggings
What to Buy?
Jazz, Street Jazz, Musical Theater and JazzSwing: Black oxford jazz shoes, leotard or fitted tank top/shirt, leggings or dance pants
Tap: Black oxford tap shoes, leotard or fitted tank top/shirt, leggings or dance pants
Ballet: Pink or black ballet slippers, tank leotard, dance tights, ballet skirt (optional) OR dance pants and fitted shirt
Hip Hop (under the age of 11): Black oxford jazz shoes, tank leotard and loose fitting dance pants or leggings
Hip Hop (ages 11 and up): Black Nike (or similar) sneakers with white soles, sweatpants or other comfy pants, and t-shirt
Lyrical, Modern and Contemporary: Fitted tank top/shirt, leggings or dance pants, and choice of bare feet, half-soles, or “foot undies”
Pre-Pointe/Pointe: Students should only purchase shoes with the permission of their ballet instructor and Miss Deb. Pointe shoes should always be purchased in person. Fitting appointments can be made at Dancer’s Image in Newton or at Capezio in Wellesley.
The dress code for All That Jazz Dance Studio is mandatory and students are expected to abide by it. It is important to “look the part” of a dancer, as this will set all students in the right frame of mind before they even enter the dance school in Newton.
*Please do not use the ribbons that need to be tied with the tap shoes. Any kind of elastic that will allow the student to slip the shoes on and off with as minimal help as possible is beneficial to everybody in the dance classes.
All students should have their hair pulled back and away from their face in a ponytail, bun, braid, etc. Students should not wear any jewelry in class that could snag or fly off and cause injury to themselves or others. Even small earrings can pose a risk if they fall out and a student steps on them in bare feet. While we highly encourage individualism through dress and appearance, we also ask that students wear dance clothes that are form-fitting and safe for recreation. Older students should not wear baggy attire as this makes it difficult for teachers to make injury-preventing corrections or adjustments and poses a risk to the student.