Dress Code
Items may be purchased at
Kinney Dancewear
14765 Hazel Dell Crossing
Noblesville, IN 46062
317-581-1800
(They have our dress code on file and will properly fit your dancer)
Click on the genre below to view the dress code.
Early Childhood Division
Princess Classes
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Leather ballet slippers, bare feet or non-skid socks. Hair secured away from face.
Pre-Ballet/Tap
Required
- Leotard: light blue, cap sleeve Capezio CC400c
- Tights: Pink, footed
- Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers, Black tap shoes
- Hair: secured away from face
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Pull on skirt: White, Capezio TC0011c (no wrap skirts or fluffy tutus)
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard.
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay), baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Pre-Ballet
Required
- Leotard: light blue, cap sleeve Capezio CC400c
- Tights: Pink, footed
- Shoes: Pink full sole ballet slippers
- Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry please
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Pull on skirt: White, Capezio TC0011c
- (no wrap skirts or fluffy tutus)
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard.
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay), baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
How To Make A Ballet Bun
How To Prepare Your Shoes For Class
Ballet
Ballet 1A
Required
- Leotard: Lavender, Tank Capezio CC201
- Tights: Pink or flesh colored, convertible
- Shoes: Pink or flesh colored, split sole ballet slippers ***tights and ballet shoes need to match (ie. flesh with flesh and pink with pink)
- Hair: in a ballet bun – please see tutorial
If you are unable to put your hair in a traditional ballet bun, please be sure that it is neatly secured from your face and off of your neck. If you are in a level where you are turning you will want to make sure your hair is firmly secured so it does not whip you in the face when “spotting”.
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom. Dancers needing more coverage due to monthly cycles may wear black bike style shorts.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Ballet 1B
Required
- Leotard: Burgundy, tank Capezio CC201
- Tights: Pink or flesh colored, convertible
- Shoes: Pink or flesh colored, split sole ballet slippers
***tights and ballet shoes need to match (ie. flesh with flesh and pink with pink) - Hair: in a ballet bun – please see tutorial
If you are unable to put your hair in a traditional ballet bun, please be sure that it is neatly secured from your face and off of your neck. If you are in a level where you are turning you will want to make sure your hair is firmly secured so it does not whip you in the face when “spotting”.
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom. Dancers needing more coverage due to monthly cycles may wear black bike style shorts.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Ballet 2A
Required
- Leotard: Hunter Green, tank Capezio CC201
- Tights: Pink or flesh colored, convertible
- Shoes: Pink or flesh colored, split sole ballet slippers ***tights and ballet shoes need to match (ie. flesh with flesh and pink with pink)
- Hair: in a ballet bun – please see tutorial
If you are unable to put your hair in a traditional ballet bun, please be sure that it is neatly secured from your face and off of your neck. If you are in a level where you are turning you will want to make sure your hair is firmly secured so it does not whip you in the face when “spotting”.
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom. Dancers needing more coverage due to monthly cycles may wear black bike style shorts.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Ballet 2b & Ballet 2b/3
Required
- Leotard: Royal Blue, tank Capezio CC201
- Tights: Pink or flesh colored, convertible
- Shoes: Pink or flesh colored, split sole ballet slippers
***tights and ballet shoes need to match (ie. flesh with flesh and pink with pink) - Hair: in a ballet bun – please see tutorial
If you are unable to put your hair in a traditional ballet bun, please be sure that it is neatly secured from your face and off of your neck. If you are in a level where you are turning you will want to make sure your hair is firmly secured so it does not whip you in the face when “spotting”.
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom. Dancers needing more coverage due to monthly cycles may wear black bike style shorts.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Ballet 3 & Ballet 3/4
Required
- Leotard: Choice of Leotard in DARK PURPLE (leo color will be called blackberry or aubergine depending on which style chosen)
- Mirella Camisole: M210LD (pinch or scoop neck)
- Mirella Cap Sleeve: M515LD
- Bloch Tank: L5605
- Bloch Camisole: L5607
- Tights: Pink or flesh colored, convertible
- Shoes: Pink or flesh colored, split sole ballet slippers ***tights and ballet shoes need to match (ie. flesh with flesh and pink with pink)
- Hair: in a ballet bun – please see tutorial
If you are unable to put your hair in a traditional ballet bun, please be sure that it is neatly secured from your face and off of your neck. If you are in a level where you are turning you will want to make sure your hair is firmly secured so it does not whip you in the face when “spotting”.
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom. Dancers needing more coverage due to monthly cycles may wear black bike style shorts.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Ballet 4 & Ballet 5
Required
- Leotard: Your Choice of Leotard in BLACK (Saturday ballet 3-5 is ANY color)
- Tights: Pink or flesh colored, convertible
- Shoes: Pink or flesh colored, split sole ballet slippers
***tights and ballet shoes need to match (ie. flesh with flesh and pink with pink) - Hair: in a ballet bun – please see tutorial
If you are unable to put your hair in a traditional ballet bun, please be sure that it is neatly secured from your face and off of your neck. If you are in a level where you are turning you will want to make sure your hair is firmly secured so it does not whip you in the face when “spotting”.
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom. Dancers needing more coverage due to monthly cycles may wear black bike style shorts.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Tap
Tap/Musical Theater 1 – 3
Required
- Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
- Tights: Black, Pink or Flesh tone
- Shoes: Black, Mary Jane Style Tap shoes w/ a buckle
- Hair: secured away from face
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Fitted Shirt: Black (solid or with DCA logo)
- Dance Shorts: Black
- Dance Pants: Black
- Leggings: Black
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Tap/Musical Theater 4
Required
- Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
- Tights: Caramel (color that will be used for the performance) Black, Pink & Flesh tone is also acceptable
- Shoes: Tan, Capezio Jr. Footlight 1.5′ heel
- Hair: secured away from face
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Fitted Shirt: Any SOLID color
- Dance Shorts: Black
- Dance Pants: Black
- Leggings: Black
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Jazz
Jazz/Musical Theater 1 & 2
Required
- Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
- Tights: Black, Pink or Flesh tone
- Shoes: Black, leather slip on
- Hair: secured away from face
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Fitted Shirt: Black (solid or with DCA logo)
- Dance Shorts: Black
- Dance Pants: Black
- Leggings: Black
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Jazz/Musical Theater 3
Required
- Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
- Tights: Flesh tone, Black or Pink
- Shoes: Black, leather slip and black character split sole shoes – (by teacher permission only)
- Hair: secured away from face
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Fitted Shirt: Any SOLID color
- Dance Shorts: Black
- Dance Pants: Black
- Leggings: Black
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Contemporary
All Levels
Required
- Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
- Tights: Black, Pink or Flesh tone
- Shoes: Bare feet
- Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Fitted Shirt: Black (solid or with DCA logo), level 4 may wear any solid color shirt
- Dance Shorts: Black
- Dance Pants: Black
- Leggings: Black
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Hip-Hop
All Levels
(both boys and girls)
Any clothing that you are comfortable in. No mid-drifts showing or low cut tops. Shorts should be at least to the mid thigh. The teacher reserves the right to not allow certain articles of clothing that she deems inappropriate or a distraction. Please see your teacher if you have any questions regarding proper attire.
Shoes – Converse Chuck Taylor, “All Star” Low top canvas, Black body with white sidewall. Knock off brand is okay.
Follow this link directly to the Converse site featuring our Hip Hop shoe
Praise Dance
Required
- Leotard: Color & style of your ballet leotard (those not in ballet: black, tank Capezio CC201)
- Tights: Black, Pink or Flesh tone
- Shoes: Ballet and or Bare feet
- Hair: secured away from face
*no jewelry. Please see the paragraph at the top of this page regarding undergarments
Optional
- Wrap Sweater: black (for winter months)
- Fitted Shirt: Black (solid or with DCA logo), level 4 may wear any solid color shirt
- Dance Shorts: Black
- Dance Pants: Black
- Leggings: Black
Please do not wear:
Jewelry (stud earrings are okay) skirts, baggy tops or legwarmers or any other items not listed on the dress code. Dancers may wear cover ups in the lobbies but they should be removed upon entering the classroom.
Undergarments
It is the industry standard to not wear underwear with leotards. Tights are regarded as the dancers undergarments and are designed with a cotton gusset. If undergarments are deemed necessary, they should be a solid neutral color so that they can not be seen through the leotard and high cut enough so that they can not be seen hanging below the leotard. Our leotards were carefully picked so that dancers needing extra support can wear a bra that can be completely hidden. Please no racer back style sports bras. Kinney’s has a selection of undergarments that are designed for dancers to wear under leotards.
Boys
All Styles (excluding Hip Hop)
Required
- Top: Plain White Fitted T-Shirt or Tank
- Bottoms for Ballet: Tights, Black
- Bottoms for Tap, Jazz and Contemporary – Black jazz pants or shorts
- **Dance belts are encouraged for all male dancers and required for those ages 11 and up.
Compression shorts are acceptable but will not provide the same support as a dance belt when dancers reach the upper level technique classes.
Here is an excellent resource for more information on dance belts. - Shoes:
- Ballet ages 3-7 Black, leather full sole
- Ballet ages 8+: Black, leather split sole
- Jazz: Black, leather slip on
- Tap: Black, oxford style
- Contemporary: Bare Feet
Adults
Any clothing that allows for a full range of motion is acceptable. Clothing should be form fitting so that the instructor can see your alignment. Please see specific genre regarding shoes.