208.466.1229 16175 High Desert Street Nampa, ID 83687

Class Attire

Proper dance attire is an important part of dance class. It allows teachers to correct body alignment and technique and also gives the dancer a sense of professionalism. T-shirts, baggy shorts and sweats are not acceptable for class attire, but should be worn to and from the studio as cover-ups. Any dancers not properly dressed for class may be asked to sit out and observe. All dance clothing and shoes should be labeled with your dancer’s name to ensure its safe return if lost.

Tiny Toes, Kinder-Combo Classes
Any color leotard, with tights or socks. Skirts optional. All dancers must have pink leather ballet shoes and Kinder Combo will also need tap shoes. Tights and shoes are available for purchase at the studio. Hair should be pulled up off of neck and face.

Ballet
Xpressions ballet students are required to wear a standard class leotard corresponding to their class level.  Ballet/Jazz 1 – Pink, Ballet 2 – Lavender, Ballet 3 – Purple, Ballet 4 – Royal blue, Ballet 5 – Navy Blue, Ballet 6 – Burgundy,  Ballet 7 – Black . Ballet 6 & 7 leotard style is dancer’s choice. Any necessary undergarments must be nude color or match the class leotard. Ballet class leotards  are fitted and purchased at the studio.  Pink tights and pink ballet shoes are available to purchase at the studio. Dancers below Ballet level 4 will wear pink leather full-sole ballet shoes. Ballet 4 & above will wear pink canvas split-sole ballet shoes. Dancer’s leotard and shoes from last season can be worn this fall, but dancers should be in the proper class attire following the Thanksgiving break. Cover-ups such as leg warmers, shirts, short and sweaters are to be removed after warm-ups. No bracelets, necklaces or watches in class. Hair is worn in a high ballet bun with a hairnet. All class dance attire should be in good condition and fit properly with elastic straps and ribbons sewed on shoes.

Jazz
Shorts, leggings or jazz pants can be worn over their ballet leotard. Tan leather split-sole jazz shoes can be purchased at the studio. Hair pulled up off of neck and face.

Tap
Comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement. Sweat pants or leggings that cover the knees. No shorts, skirts or denim jeans. Black tap shoes are available to  purchase at the studio.

Hip Hop
Comfortable clothing to allow ease of movement. Sweat pants or leggings that cover the knees. No shorts, skirts or denim jeans. Tennis shoes that are worn JUST for dance – no outside shoes will be allowed in the studios. No white soled shoes.

Musical Theatre
Dancewear that allows for ease of movement; no denim. Any style of shoe that they can move in – jazz shoes, ballet shoes or tennis shoes that are worn JUST for dance – no outside shoes will be allowed in the studios.

Tumbling
Any color leotard and footless tights are optional. Hair in ponytail, pulled up off of neck and face. No shoes are required.

Contemporary
Leotard (any color/style) and footless tights or black pants/leggings that cover the knees. Hair pulled up and out of face – no buns. No shoes required.

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Xpressions Dance Academy

Alexis Langworthy, Director
Karen Campbell, Business Manager
16175 High Desert Street Nampa, ID 83687
Phone: 208.466.1229