Dress Code

Dress Code Guidelines

Being prepared for class also includes what we wear. In any event, we know that looking the part makes us feel more confident and prepared for the day! We have different class wear for each genre so that we can honor each style of dance in the best way and help students better execute each style. Safety is also important and our class wear will help the student focus on correct body placement.

Class wear must fit tightly to the body and made of spandex fabrics only (no denim, netting, lace, fringe, etc.).
Undergarments, if worn, must not be able to be seen.
Short thin socks should be worn with all shoes, except Ballet shoes, of which tights will be worn instead.
Hair must be pulled back tightly in a ponytail using multiple thick hair ties, bobby pins (if needed), and hairspray! This will help lessen possible distraction or discomfort during turns and tricks. *Hair must be in a clean Ballet bun for Ballet.*
No extra hair accessories including scrunchies or any type of jewelry, can be worn during class.
Fingernails must stay short for safety purposes.
Dancers not wearing proper clothing may be asked to view class only.
All items with prices listed next to them are required to be purchased through Artistic Intensity, any other items can be purchased individually at athletic stores or through our seasonal dancewear book.

Thank you for respecting our policies!

First Steps Dance & Tumbling

Females – Class leotard ($19) and skin-colored footless tights ($11)

No shoes or socks.

Males – White tank top and black athletic shorts

No shoes or socks.

Little Stars, Debut Dancers, & Intro To Dance

Little Stars (Age 4-6)
Females – Class leotard ($19), Black dance shorts ($18), and skin-colored footless tights ($11)

Black Mary Jane tap shoes ($23)

Males – White tank top and black athletic shorts

Black slip-on Tap shoes ($30)

Debut Dancers (Age 6-10)
Females – Class leotard ($19), skin-colored stirrup tights ($11), black sports bra ($18), black dance shorts ($18)

Black slip-on tap shoes ($30), black slip-on Jazz shoes ($30), and leather Ballet shoes ($20)

Males – White Tank Top and Black athletic shorts

Black slip-on Tap shoes ($30), Black slip-on Jazz shoes ($30), and leather Ballet shoes ($20)

Intro To Dance (Age 11-17)

Females – Class leotard ($21), skin-colored stirrup tights ($11), sports bra and dance shorts (purchased at local stores)
- Black slip-on tap shoes ($30), black slip-on Jazz shoes ($30), and leather Ballet shoes ($20)
Males – Black tank top and black athletic shorts or black dance shorts
- Black slip-on Tap shoes ($30), black slip-on Jazz shoes ($30), and leather Ballet shoes ($20)

Ballet/Pointe

Females – Class leotard ($21) and skin-colored stirrup tights ($11). Level 4+ add wrap skirt ($22).

Level 1-3 Leather soft shoes ($20). Level 4+ split-sole stretch soft shoes ($24). Level 2+ Pointe shoes ($100 including accessories).
Equipment – All students must have a long resistance band ($10) and massage ball ($10).

Males – Black tank top ($26) and Black ballet leggings ($30).

Level 1-3 Leather soft shoes ($20). Level 4+ split-sole stretch soft shoes ($24).
Equipment – All students must have a long resistance band ($10) and massage ball ($10).

Jazz & Technique

Females – Sports bra and spandex dance shorts (purchased at local stores)

Black slip-on Jazz shoes ($30). Ballet and Pointe shoes will also be used in Technique class for those who have them.
Equipment – All Technique class students must have a long resistance band ($10)

Males – Tank top and either dance shorts or fitted gym shorts.

Black slip-on Jazz shoes ($30). Ballet and Pointe shoes will also be used in Technique class for those who have them.
Equipment – All Technique class students must have a long resistance band ($10)

Acrobatics, Contemporary & Modern

Females – Sports bra and spandex dance shorts

No shoes or socks.
Equipment – All Acrobatics students must have a long resistance band ($10)
Students may also be asked to use wrist and/or ankle weights for Acrobatics in level 2+.

Males – Tank top and either dance shorts or fitted gym shorts. Biketards also accepted.

No shoes or socks.
Equipment – All Acrobatics and Flexibility students must have a long resistance band ($10)
Students may also be asked to use wrist and/or ankle weights for Acrobatics in level 2+.

Tap & Hip Hop

Tap
Females – Sports bra or T-shirt with sports bra and dance shorts, leggings, or sweatpants with spandex dance shorts.

Black slip-on Tap shoes for Level 1 ($30) Black lace up Tap shoes for Level 2-4 ($90). Professional grade Tap shoes for Level 5+ ($180).

Males – T-shirt and Sweatpants with gym shorts or joggers (shoulders and knees must be covered)

Black slip-on Tap shoes for Level 1 ($30). Black lace up Tap shoes for Level 2+ ($90). Professional grade Tap shoes for Level 5+ ($180).

Hip Hop
Females – T-shirt with sports bra and sweatpants with spandex dance shorts. Leggings are also acceptable (shoulders and knees must be covered).

Black sequin hi-top sneakers ($38)

Males – T-shirt and Sweatpants with gym shorts or joggers (shoulders and knees must be covered)

Black sequin hi-tops sneakers ($38)

Heels Class

Clothing – Comfortable clothes or dancewear (each session will have a specific theme!)

High-heeled shoes. If you are new to dancing in heels it is best to wear boot style high-heels with a thick heel at a height that you are able to walk in.

Adult Dance/Adult Tumbling/Strength/Conditioning

Adult Dance
Clothing – Comfortable workout clothes or dancewear

Black tap shoes ($30) and black jazz shoes ($30) *Not required but highly encouraged*
Clean gym shoes also acceptable.

Adult Tumbling
Clothing – Comfortable workout clothes or dancewear - must be fitted to the body for safety.

No shoes or socks.

Strength/Conditioning
Females & Males – Comfortable workout clothes

Gym Shoes (i.e. runners or trainers like Nike, Adidas, New Balance, etc.)

​​Dress Code Guidelines