DANCE CLASS ATTIRE
Check Attire Requirements
In The Dropdown BELOW!
To help our dancers feel confident and prepared, parents are responsible for providing the appropriate clothing and footwear for each class. At the start of the season, all students should have the required shoes and basic attire. Detailed information about shoes, tights, and class-specific dress code can be found below.
For your convenience, we recommend shopping through Discount Dance Supply. By using our JCDA teacher ID (linked below), you can easily purchase shoes, leotards, tights, bags, and accessories—all in one place. These curated lists will include direct links to recommended items for each class, making it even easier to get everything your dancer needs for the season.
Orders are shipped directly to your home, making the process simple and stress-free!
Be sure to check back soon for this added feature—we can’t wait to share it with you!
Other Online Dancewear Resources:
If you'd rather try anything on in person, there are a couple of fantastic dance supply stores in our area. We have a preferred store listed at the bottom of the Class Attire page for your convenience.
Also, online and in our lobby this fall, check out our seasonal apparel information! We will have newly designed merchandise for you purchase for your dancer (and some for you too) via our website! We also have some items in stock, as well as some samples available in person.
For some fresh JCDA Merch, please visit our Spreadshop Site:
https://jaclyn-carols-dance-academy.myspreadshop.com/
DANCE CLASS ATTIRE REQUIREMENTS
Parents are responsible to provide their child with the clothing and footwear they will need to be successful. Below, you will find specific shoe, tight, and class attire information.
If you have any questions please let your teacher know!
Open each dropdown to learn more about requirements at each age level...
Tot Acrobatics
Shoes: No Shoes Required
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Footless, Stirrup, or Convertible
Other: Shorts, Leggings, Capris - No long pants
Tot Ballet/Mini Company Ballet
Shoes: Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoe (leather or canvas)
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Pink or Flesh Toned, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts may be worn
Tot Jazz/Mini Company Jazz
Shoes: Beige Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Any Color, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts/Leggings may be worn
Tot Tap
Shoes: Beige Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Any Style, Any Color
Other: Shorts or Capris - No long pants
Tot HipHop/ Cheer
Shoes: Black Sneakers
Leotard: Optional
Tights: Optional
Other: Nothing too long or restrictive, active wear is appropriate
COMBO I & II
Shoes: Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Satin Tap Shoes
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Any Style, Any Color
Other: Tutus and shorts are allowed 😁
Tot Acrobatics
Shoes: No Shoes Required
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Footless, Stirrup, or Convertible
Other: Shorts, Leggings, Capris - No long pants
Tot Ballet
Shoes: Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoe (leather or canvas)
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Pink or Flesh Toned, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts may be worn
Tot Jazz
Shoes: Skin-tone Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Any Color, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts/Leggings may be worn
Tot Tap
Shoes: Skin-tone Mary Jane Tap Shoes
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Any Style, Any Color
Other: Shorts or Capris - No long pants
Tot HipHop
Shoes: Black Sneakers
Leotard: Optional
Tights: Optional
Other: Nothing too long or restrictive, active wear is appropriate
Acrobatics
Shoes: No Shoes Required
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Footless, Stirrup, or Convertible
Other: Shorts or Capris - No long pants
Ballet
Shoes: Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoe
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Pink or Flesh Toned Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts may be worn
Contemporary
Shoes: No Shoes
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Convertible/ Stirrup, Any Color
Other: Shorts or Capris - No long pants
HipHop
Shoes: Black Sneakers or Jazz Sneakers
Leotard: Optional
Tights: Optional
Other: Nothing too long or restrictive
Jazz
Shoes: Skin-tone Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Any Color, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts/Leggings may be worn
Pointe
Shoes: Ask your teacher for best Pointe Shoes for you - each dancers needs are different! Purchase at BAILEY'S SLIPPER SHOP.
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Flesh toned or pink, Any style
Other: Skirts, Shorts, Capris or Leggings
Musical Theatre
Shoes: Skin-tone Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Tights: Any Style, Any Color
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Other: Shorts or Capris - No long pants
Tap
Shoes: Black Full Sole Lace Up Tap Shoes
(The"Bloch Respect Tap Shoe" is a great choice!)
Leotard: Any Style, Any Color
Tights: Any Style, Any Color
Other: Shorts or Capris - No long pants
Combo (3-4 YEARS OLD)
Black Ballet Shoes, Black Lace-up Taps
Attire: White Tee-Shirt, Black Pants/ Shorts
All Styles (5-18 YEARS OLD)
Follow SHOES listed on the above styles.
Attire: Athletic Wear - No Jeans, no long pants.
*Boys wear lace up Full Sole Black Tap Shoes in every Tap Class.
Mini Company Ballet
Shoes: Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoe (leather or canvas)
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Pink or Flesh Toned, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts may be worn
Mini Company Jazz
Shoes: Flesh Toned Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Leotard: Burgundy, Any Style
Tights: Any Color, Any Style
Other: Black Skirt/Shorts/Leggings may be worn
Students on the comapny team should wear a leotard and tights to class each week. See footwear details below...
Acrobatics
Shoes: No Shoes Required
Lyrical
Shoes: Skin-toned half sole lyrical shoe
Ballet
Shoes: Pink Split Sole Ballet Shoe
Contemporary
Shoes: No Shoes
HipHop
Shoes: Black Sneakers or Jazz Sneakers
Jazz
Shoes: Skin-tone Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Musical Theatre
Shoes: Skin-tone Slip-on Jazz Shoes
Tap
Shoes: Black Full Sole Lace Up Tap Shoes
(The"Bloch Respect Tap Shoe" is a great choice!)