Dance Attire Requirements
Dance attire is important from an instructional as well as a safety perspective and the teachers will strictly enforce requirements for the current dance year.
Dress Requirements
The Hinton School of Dance (HSD) requires that all dancers follow the dress code for their class and discipline. This information will be provided during the registration process. It is also posted on this page.
Appropriate dress is necessary for safety reasons and ease of movement. It also permits teachers to detect and correct dancers' technique, body alignment or other physical concerns. If you feel that your child cannot conform to the dress code due to medical reasons/limitations, please speak to the Executive Director.
Dancers not having appropriate shoes and clothing may be excused from class or asked to sit out. A dancer who has been excused and/or asked to sit out twice will be assigned one absence.
HSD is not responsible for lost items. HSD strongly suggests labelling all shoes & clothing to minimize lost items!
Please Note: Dance wear does not include: jeans, pajama bottoms, hoodies, jackets, and jewelry
No Jewellery is permitted in class except for small stud earrings.
Dancers should bring a water bottle (labelled with their name) into class with them
The following dress requirements apply to the 2023-2024 dance season.
Preparatory
(Ages 3 - 6)Acro
Dance Shoe: Bare feet.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any color bodysuit.
Tights: No tights!!
Ballet (Preparatory Levels 1-4)
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: So Danca pink short sleeve bodysuit (style SL26, color 03/Lt Pink) & Pull on skirt, any style, color Lt Pink
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights. For those also in Acro, convertible tights are recommended
Jazz/Tap Combo (Preparatory Levels 2-4)
Dance Shoe: Capezio Kids Shuffle Tap Shoe (Style 356C, Color Caramel) & Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any solid color bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.(May also use Ballet costume)
Tights: Tan Tights.
Fundamentals
(Ages 7 - 16)Acro
Dance Shoe: Bare feet.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit.
Tights: No tights!!
Ballet
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: So Danca tank bodysuit (style SL07-Jenny(child), style SL06(adult) colour 16/navy.
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights.
Hip Hop Fundamentals
Dance Shoe: Non-marking soles, clean indoor sneaker. These shoes must be used solely for Hip Hop class and must not be work outside or for other uses.
Dance Clothes: Black jogging pants or black basketball shorts and baggy t-shirt. Exercise/dance wear is also appropriate. Absolutely no hoodies, jeans and/or no profanity on t-shirts will be allowed.
Tights: Recommended Tan Tights.
Pre-Foundations
(Ages 7 - 10)Acro
Dance Shoe: Bare feet.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any color bodysuit.
Tights: Convertible tights.
Ballet
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: So Dance spaghetti strap bodysuit (style SL03 - Patti, color 18/Purple)
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights. For those also in Acro, convertible tights are recommended.
Jazz
Dance Shoe: Bloch Pulse jazz shoe in beige or 1/2 soles. Note: specific footwear for stage/performances will be specified by the teacher.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights
Foundations 1-3
(Ages 7- 12)Acro
Dance Shoe: Bare feet.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit.
Tights: Convertible tights.
Ballet
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: So Danca spaghetti strap bodysuit (style SL05 (child) or SL04(adult), colour 105/Emerald Green) and/or last year's exam bodysuit.
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights.
Hip Hop Foundations
Dance Shoe: Non-marking soles, clean indoor sneaker. These shoes must be used solely for Hip Hop class and must not be work outside or for other uses.
Dance Clothes: Black jogging pants or black basketball shorts and baggy t-shirt. Exercise/dance wear is also appropriate. Absolutely no hoodies, jeans and/or no profanity on t-shirts will be allowed.
Tights: Recommended Tan Tights.
Tap (Foundations 2-4 )
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Capezio, So Danca, Theatricals - Beige oxford style lace up or slip on tap shoes. Consult with teacher as to whether full sole or split sole is most appropriate for dancer.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Foundations 4-6
(Ages 13 - 17)Ballet
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full or split sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: So Danca cap sleeve bodysuit (style SL16-Matilda, colour 412/Midnight Blue) and/or last year's exam bodysuit.
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights.
Jazz
Dance Shoe: Bloch Pulse jazz shoe in beige or 1/2 soles. Note: specific footwear for stage/performances will be specified by the teacher.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Hip Hop
Dance Shoe: Non-marking soles, clean indoor sneaker. These shoes must be used solely for Hip Hop class and must not be work outside or for other uses.
Dance Clothes: Black jogging pants or black basketball shorts and baggy t-shirt. Exercise/dance wear is also appropriate. Absolutely no hoodies, jeans and/or no profanity on t-shirts will be allowed.
Tights: Recommended Tan Tights.
Tap
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Capezio, So Danca, Theatricals - Beige oxford style lace up or slip on tap shoes. Consult with teacher as to whether full sole or split sole is most appropriate for dancer.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Acro
Dance Shoe: Bare feet.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit.
Tights: Convertible tights.
Contemporary
Dance Shoe: Bloch Pulse jazz shoe in beige or 1/2 soles. Note: specific footwear for stage/performances will be specified by the teacher.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Foundations 8-9
(Ages 16 - 18)Ballet
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full or split sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: So Danca spaghetti strap bodysuit (style SL02-Patricia, colour 49/Dark Purple) and/or So Danca wide strap bodysuit (style SL10-Amelia, colour 49/Dark Purple) and/or last year's exam bodysuit.
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights.
Contemporary
Dance Shoe: Bloch Pulse jazz shoe in beige or 1/2 soles. Note: specific footwear for stage/performances will be specified by the teacher.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Jazz
Dance Shoe: Bloch Pulse jazz shoe in beige or 1/2 soles. Note: specific footwear for stage/performances will be specified by the teacher.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Acro
Dance Shoe: Bare feet.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit.
Tights: Convertible tights.
Hip Hop
Dance Shoe: Non-marking soles, clean indoor sneaker. These shoes must be used solely for Hip Hop class and must not be work outside or for other uses.
Dance Clothes: Black jogging pants or black basketball shorts and baggy t-shirt. Exercise/dance wear is also appropriate. Absolutely no hoodies, jeans and/or no profanity on t-shirts will be allowed.
Tights: Recommended Tan Tights.
Tap
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Capezio, So Danca, Theatricals - Black oxford style lace up or slip on tap shoes. Consult with teacher as to whether full sole or split sole is most appropriate for dancer.
Dance Clothes: Black fitted dance capris, dance shorts or leggings (no flare styles) and any colour bodysuit or suitable fitted dance top.
Tights: Tan Tights.
Foundations Pointe Advanced
(Age 16)Pointe (Advanced)
Dance Shoe: Teacher recommended.
Dance Clothes: Same as standard ballet class.
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights.
Foundations Progressive (Beginner and pre-Pointe)
(Ages 10 - 16)Pointe (Beginner and pre-Pointe)
Dance Shoe: Teacher recommended.
Dance Clothes: Same as standard ballet class.
Tights: Ballet Pink Tights.
Adult
(Ages 19-99)Ballet
Dance Shoe: Bloch, Sansha, Capezio or So Danca - Full sole ballet pink slippers.
Dance Clothes: Black leggings or capris, no loose fitting or flare styles and black or dark solid colour bodysuit or form fitting tank /dance top. May wear a fitted dance sweater if desired for warm up.
Hair
Fundamentals stream dancers: Hair must be completely pulled back (ponytail) and secure with bangs out of the face. Short hair should be pulled off the face with a headband.
Foundations stream dancers: Hair must be in a bun or double dutch braids for all classes. Short hair should be pulled off the face with a headband.
Please note, HSD teachers and the Executive Director are not responsible for assisting with buns etc. Please ensure your dancer is prepared for class.
Used Dance Wear
If you would like to post your items on the bulletin board in the lobby of the dance school please provide a poster to the office and we will be happy to post it.