Preschool and Elementary Tap
Dancers enrolled in a pre-k class that includes tap instruction will need black patent leather tap shoes. Purchase yours here: https://amzn.to/4ecnZXV
Preschool and Elementary Ballet
Dancers enrolled in a pre-k class that includes ballet instruction will need pink leather ballet shoes. Full sole preferred. Purchase yours here: https://amzn.to/3QuRJHF
Boys Tap (all levels + Elite)
Boys enrolled in tap or ballet classes will need black tap shoes. Purchase yours here: https://amzn.to/4vHXVex
Hip Hop (all levels+Elite)
Hip Hop (all levels+Elite)
Dancers (both boys and girls) enrolled in a class that includes hip hop instruction are required to have black and white low top converse or converse style hip hop shoes. Low tops preferred as they are much easier to get on and off during quick costume changes. Brand name shoes are not required, but should closely resemble the brand name.
Converse kids: https://amzn.to/4aA3Z0c
Off Brand kids: https://amzn.to/4g6HbZA
Converse adults: https://amzn.to/4aCgMPL
Off Brand adults: https://amzn.to/49PHlAL
Jazz (all levels+Elite)
Hip Hop (all levels+Elite)
Elite Ballet (all levels)
Dancers (both boys and girls) enrolled in a class that includes jazz instruction will need tan slip on split sole jazz shoes.
Kids sizes: https://amzn.to/43jm2E9
Adult sizes:
Elite Ballet (all levels)
Hip Hop (all levels+Elite)
Elite Ballet (all levels)
Dancers enrolled in our Elite program will need pink leather split sole ballet shoes.
Elite Tap (all levels)
Class Leotard (all levels+Elite)
Class Leotard (all levels+Elite)
Dancers enrolled in our Elite program will need matte black Mary Jane tap shoes for a more mature look.
Class Leotard (all levels+Elite)
Class Leotard (all levels+Elite)
Class Leotard (all levels+Elite)
Dancers enrolled in any level class are free to wear any color or style leotard to express her own individual style. Dancers of all levels will be required at some point to have a black leotard and black tights for an informal performance setting. Dancers enrolled in our Elite program will be required to wear this "basic black" attire more frequently than participants in our mobile program.
Preschool and Elementary Tights
Class Leotard (all levels+Elite)
Preschool and Elementary Tights
Preschool and Elementary school level dancers should wear footed tights to prevent shoes from rubbing ankles, heels, and toes. Footless tights are not recommended. Any color tights are fine for weekly class.
In House Performance
In House Performance
Preschool and Elementary Tights
DDC holds 2 in house performances each year: one in December for the holidays, and one in July at the end of Summer Camp. For each of these performances, your dancer will need to wear a black leotard and black tights. Your dancer can wear these to class on a regular basis as well.
Elite Tights
In House Performance
Boys Dance Attire
Dancers enrolled in our Elite program are encouraged to wear convertible tights so they can have access to their bare feet while in dance class. There are times when we perform certain skills in our bare feet. Any color tights are fine for weekly class.
Boys Dance Attire
In House Performance
Boys Dance Attire
Boys enrolled in any level or genre of dance should wear comfortable pants they can dance and stretch in and a more form fitted shirt. Cargo pants/ shorts or jeans should not be worn as it restricts movement.