Attire

We would like to remind all MSDT parents to please make sure that your child has the proper attire, hair, and shoes for each of their classes. Adhering to the dress code will allow for instructors to observe the dancer’s body and make corrections to prevent any injures while training at M.S.D.T. All excess jewelry is to be left at home as it is distracting to the dancers' training. All Pointe shoes are fitted by the instructor before the first or 2nd pair is purchased to ensure proper fit.

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Full attire is requested for each student after the first few weeks of class. Until then, the studio may have shoes to borrow on a first come first serve basis.

It is imperative that dance shoes are not worn outside as they bring in a lot of dirt and rocks. This makes our floors dirty and scratched. All classes sit down on the floor to do exercises and stretch. We greatly appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Also parents entering into the studio must also take off their shoes.

Adults/MSU students-

Wear clothing appropriate to the discipline of dance you are taking. If taking Hip Hop please bring a designated pair of sneakers for class to prevent rocks and grit from damaging the specialized dance flooring.

Parent/Tot-

Wear comfortable clothing that you can move in or i,f desired,you may also wear leotards and tights. You may dance bare foot.

Tippy Toes & Dance Mania-

Light pink leotard preferred, or any other solid color leotard (o.k. for skirt to be attached), tights, and ballet slippers. Hair pulled back or in a bun.

Ballet/Tap Combo, Ballet/Jazz Combo, Tap/Jazz Combo-

Light pink leotard preferred, or any other solid color leotard (o.k. for skirt to be attached), tights, and Ballet/Tap shoes or Ballet/Jazz shoes or Tap/Jazz shoes. Hair pulled back or in a bun.

Ballet 1 to Advanced Ballet –

Girls must wear pink tights, pink ballet slippers, and a black leotard of any sleeve length with no skirt attached. Excess clothing (shirts, warm-ups, etc.) is not to be worn in class, unless the temperature requires it. Skirts may be worn in Pointe/Variations class only. All hair must be in a bun.

Boys-

Must wear black tights or sweats if in a class for ages 5 and younger, a white short-sleeve or sleeveless t-shirt no logos please, white socks, and black ballet slippers. Shirts must be tucked in; dance belts are required for male dancers of the appropriate age.

Jazz-

Students may wear any color leotard and tights or solid black cotton dance pants, and the appropriate footwear for the class. No stomach bearing clothing allowed. Black jazz shoes. Hair needs to be pulled back from the face. A ponytail is preferable.

Lyrical-

Students may wear any color leotard and tights or solid black cotton dance pants, and the appropriate footwear (dance thongs) for the class. No stomach bearing clothing allowed. Hair needs to be pulled back from the face. A ponytail is preferable.

Tap-

Students may wear any color leotard and tights or solid black cotton dance pants, and the appropriate footwear for the class. No stomach bearing clothing allowed. Black oxford tap shoes. Hair needs to be pulled back from the face. A ponytail is preferable.

Hip Hop-

Students may wear any color leotard, tights or solid black cotton dance pants, or “Hip Hop” gear and the appropriate footwear for the class. No stomach bearing clothing allowed. Please bring a designated pair of sneakers for class so the specialized dance flooring will not be ruined with rocks and grit. Hair needs to be pulled back from the face. A ponytail is preferable.