We do not have a strict dress code at Kelli’s Kreative Dance, but we do have guidelines and requirements for what to wear for each class type.
We do not require that you buy leotards, tights, or shoes through us. You are free to use hand-me-downs or purchase at second-hand stores. You can also purchase online or at one of our local dance supply stores.
Tap/Ballet Combo classes
For tap/ballet classes, students should wear a leotard (any color, skirt optional) and tights.
Please have a small bag for your child’s shoes and label all shoes with the student’s name.
We recommend tan for tap shoes and pink for ballet shoes. Bloch Mary Jane style tap shoes are preferable for younger students. If the tap shoes come with a ribbon, please replace it with elastic.
No baggy cover-ups or t-shirts should be worn over the leotard while dancing.
Leotards and other KKD apparel items are available in our online studio store, but are not required.
Tap/Jazz Combo classes
For tap/jazz combo classes, students should wear a leotard (any color) and tights.
Please have a small bag for your child’s shoes and label all shoes with the student’s name.
Bloch Mary Jane style tap shoes are preferable for younger students, and Bloch slip-on tap shoes are recommended for older students. If the tap shoes come with a ribbon, please replace it with elastic.
Bloch gore slip-on “Super Jazz” jazz shoes are recommended for jazz.
We recommend tan for tap and jazz shoes.
No baggy cover-ups or t-shirts should be worn over the leotard while dancing.
Leotards and other KKD apparel items are available in our online studio store, but are not required.
Ballet classes
Students must wear a black leotard, pink tights, and pink ballet shoes for ballet-only classes.
Hair should be pulled back away from the face in a bun.
Hip-hop classes
Hip-hop classes require clean tennis shoes and any activewear.
Lyrical classes
Lyrical students should wear appropriate dancewear and closed-toe half-sole lyrical shoes.
Clothes should be form-fitting. Leotards, sports bras, and leggings are all acceptable.
No baggy t-shirts or shorts are to be worn over dancewear during class.
Technique classes
Technique students should wear either jazz shoes or closed-toe half-soles.
Clothes should be form-fitting. Leotards, sports bras, and leggings are all acceptable. No t-shirts or baggy shorts.
(Boys may wear T-shirts and shorts, but they should fit closer to the body and not be oversized or baggy.)