what to wear to class
Please note that the dress code outlined here is a general outline as to what students are required to follow for each class enrolled in. However, please consult with your instructors should they make any specific changes, particularly to shoes, before purchasing new items.
We also ask that all students over the age of 10 practice personal hygiene and use deodorant; otherwise our hard working classes become full of unpleasant smells. Thank you for your consideration.
Always bring a bottle of water to class with you, but do not leave your bottle (or anything else) behind when you are done class. Please be responsible for all of your own items.
KPA is pleased to offer basic dance attire in studio. Click here to view KPA Wear items.
KPA DRESS CODE
ACRO LADIES ALL LEVELS
• bodysuit (black preferred; bootie shorts optional; no leggings please)
• bare legs and feet
• hair in secure bun (all hair must be pulled back)
ACRO GENTLEMEN ALL LEVELS
• black pants or shorts
• white or neutral coloured t-shirt
• bare feet
BALLET LADIES JUNIOR LEVELS 1 TO 6
• black bodysuit (no bright coloured undergarments please)
• ballet pink tights (convertible)ballet pink slippers (canvas or leather)
• optional: black wrap skirt (no other cover ups)
• long hair must be in a secure bun
BALLET GENTLEMEN JUNIOR LEVELS 1 TO 6
• black shorts (mid thigh)
• white or neutral coloured t-shirt
• black ballet slippers
HIP HOP BREAKDANCE, POP & LOCK, MOVE, ADULT
• sweat pants or leggings
• t-shirt or modest tank top
• non-marking shoes (used indoors only)
• long hair up in ponytail; hats ok
JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY LADIES JUNIOR LEVELS 1 TO 6
• black bodysuit (no bright coloured undergarments pls)
• optional light tan jazz tights
• leggings or bootie shorts as cover up
• tan jazz shoes and/or toe panties and/or bare feet
• tank or t-shirt as cover up ok
• ALL hair pulled back in ponytail or bun (unless otherwise requested by instructor)
JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY GENTLEMEN JUNIOR LEVELS 1 TO 6
• black pants or shorts
• white or neutral coloured t-shirt
• black jazz slippers and/or bare feet
MUSICAL THEATRE AND DRAMA ALL LEVELS
• street clothes that are easy to move in (no skirts please)
• indoor shoes (non-marking soles)
PRESCHOOL & PRIMARY BALLET, TAP & JAZZ
• black body suits (tank, short or long sleeve)
• if tights are being purchased, ballet pink for ballet and light tan for tap/jazz
• ballet pink slippers for ballet w/ secured strings & elastics
• tan jazz shoes (wait to purchase until after first class)
• tan tap shoes w/ elastics (wait to purchase until after first class)
• hair pulled back into ponytail or bun (no loose hair please)
• water bottle and small snack for those students taking back to back classes
TAP LADIES JUNIOR LEVELS 1 TO 6
• black bodysuit (no bright coloured undergarments pls)
• optional light tan jazz tights
• leggings or bootie shorts as cover up
• tan tap shoes (split sole levels 2/5, 3/6)
• tank or t-shirt as cover up ok
• ALL hair pulled back in ponytail or bun (unless otherwise requested by instructor)
TAP GENTLEMEN JUNIOR LEVELS 1 TO 6
• black pants or shorts
• white or neutral coloured t-shirt
• black tap shoes
UKRAINIAN STUDIO ATTIRE FOR ALL LEVELS
LADIES
• black body suit
• black booty shorts
• black skirt
• Capezio Light Suntan tights
• red ballet slippers (preschool, UK 1 and UK 2), red paris teaching shoe (UK 3 and UK 4/5), beige pedini shoe (UK 4/5)
• ballet bun
GENTLEMEN
• fitted white T-shirt
• fitted black pants/shorts
• black slippers (preschool and UK 1), black jazz shoe (UK 2, UK3, UK 4/5)