Dress Code
SoCa Arts does not require a certain dress code for classes (unless stated at the end of a class description) however, below is the recommended class attire. You may also see dress code items per instructor or genre by visiting our online dancewear shop.
Street clothes such as baggy t-shirts, jeans, dresses, or open-toe shoes are not permitted. This is for the safety of your dancer.
Ballet
Girls: Leotard (pink or black preferred), pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay for ages 7-12). Tutus are permitted up to age 6. Ages 7-12 wrap skirts only, please. Hair is to be tied back, preferably in a bun.
Boys: white or black t-shirt, black leggings/stretchy bottoms, black canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay for ages 7-12).
Cheer & Pom
Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting athletic attire and sneakers. *cheer outfits allowed
Combo Classes
Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and ballet or jazz shoes. *Optional skirt or tutu following ballet guidelines above
Hip Hop
Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and sneakers.
Jazz & Musical Theater
Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and jazz shoes.
Parent & Me
Non-restrictive clothing – follow the guidelines above for your dancer’s specific class. *Parents should wear athletic attire and socks or sneakers
Tap
Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and tap shoes. *For combo dance use ballet attire and include tap and ballet shoes
Starlettes Dress Code – Team members should wear proper dance clothes for their genre of dance. The dress code is as follows:
Ballet
Girls: Black leotard, pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay). Hair is to be tied back, preferably in a bun.
Boys: white or black t-shirt, black leggings/stretchy bottoms, black canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay).
Hip Hop
Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and sneakers.
