CREO Arts & Dance Conservatory maintains a dress code to encourage concentration and a sense of inclusiveness. Uniformity in dance wear allows the instructors to assess how well the students are implementing the technique being taught, problems with alignment, and other important aspects of dance training.
- Students should carry their dance wear, shoes, and other belongings in a dance bag.
- Please print your child’s name on the bag as well as on all of it’s contents including shoes.
- Dancewear is to be kept in good repair and laundered on a regular basis.
- Watches, jewelry of any kind, and safety pins should not be worn to class.
- Dance shoes should never be worn outside
- Students are expected to observe good personal hygiene habits. Deodorant is required for students ages 10+
- Female students should wear their hair tightly secured and styled away from the face: a neat bun is required for ballet. A pony-tail is preferred for jazz and Hip-Hop.
- Midriff must be covered in all classes
- Dancers who do not wear the correct attire or hair requirements may not be allowed to take class
| GRADE/LEVEL | ATTIRE | SHOES | HAIR |
| ACRO | |||
| ALL Grades & Levels | – Solid color leotadrd or fitted tank top – Footless tights, leggings or mid-thigh biker shorts *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
– Barefoot | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| BALLET & POINTE | |||
| Grade K-12 | – Solid Color Leotard – Pink or skin tone tights – Optional: Ballet Skirt |
– Pink or skin tone ballet shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Level 1 | – Light Blue Leotard – Pink or skin tone tights – Optional: Ballet Skirt *Skirts, cardigan sweaters, or zip ups at instructors discretion **At this time we are asking that dancers not wear warm-up pants or leg warmers to ballet class |
– Pink or skin tone ballet shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Level 2 | – Magenta Leotard – Pink or skin tone tights – Optional: Ballet Skirt *Skirts, cardigan sweaters, or zip ups at instructors discretion **At this time we are asking that dancers not wear warm-up pants or leg warmers to ballet class ***Dancers may wear any color leotard for Saturday technique class |
– Pink or skin tone ballet shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Level 3-7 & 4P-6P | – Black or Navy Leotard – Pink or skin tone tights – Optional: Ballet Skirt *Skirts, cardigan sweaters, or zip ups at instructors discretion **At this time we are asking that dancers not wear warm-up pants or leg warmers to ballet class ***Dancers may wear any color leotard for Saturday technique class |
– Pink or skin tone ballet shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Conservatory Program: CCB Pathway, CCB, & CCB Ensemble | – Black Leotard – Pink or skin tone tights – Ballet Skirt at instructor discretion *Skirts, cardigan sweaters, or zip ups at instructors discretion **At this time we are asking that dancers not wear warm-up pants or leg warmers to ballet class |
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| CONTEMPORARY & MODERN | |||
| ALL Grades & Levels | Contemporary – Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings or mid-thigh biker shorts *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh lengthModern – Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings, mid-thigh biker shorts, joggers, or studio dance pants *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
Contemporary – Turners or socks specific to dancceModern – Barefoot |
– Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Conservatory Program: Flight | – Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings or mid-thigh biker shorts *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length ***On photography or photo days we will ask that dancers wear all black |
– Contemporary: Turners or socks specific to dancce – Modern: barefoot |
– Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| FAITH-BASED | |||
| Grades 1-12 | – Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings or mid-thigh biker shorts *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
– Pink or skin tone ballet shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Conservatory Program: Footprints, Roots, & Verve | – Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings or mid-thigh biker shorts *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length ***On photography or photo days we will ask that dancers wear all black |
– Turners | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| HIP-HOP | |||
| Grades K-12 | – Solid color fitted t-shirt, tank top, or baggy t-shirt with a tank top or leotard underneath – Joggers, leggings, mid-thigh biker shorts, or knee-length shorts *Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
– Clean black tennis shoes *Shoes must only be used for dance and soles kept clean |
– Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Conservatory Program: Invitational, Pre-TEAM, TEAM |
– Solid color fitted t-shirt, tank top, or baggy t-shirt with a tank top or leotard underneath – Joggers/studio dancer pants, mid-thigh biker shorts, knee-length athletic shorts, or baggy athletic pants *T-shirts MUST have a tank top or leotard underneather as dancers may be asked to remove them **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length ***On photography or photo days we will ask that dancers wear all black |
– Black Jazz Sneakers | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| JAZZ & MUSICAL THEATER | |||
| ALL Grades & Levels | – Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings or mid-thigh biker shorts *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
– Tan or skin tone jazz shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| TAP | |||
| Grade K-5 Level 1-2 |
– Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings, mid-thigh biker shorts, joggers, or studio dance pants *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
– Tan or skin tone buckle mary jane tap shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| Grade 6-12 Int, Int/Adv, & Adv (Level 3-7) |
– Solid color leotard or fitted tank top – Black leggings, mid-thigh biker shorts, joggers, or studio dance pants *Absolutely NO t-shirts **Tights must be worn with short that are shorter than mid-thigh length |
– Any color full soled lace up taps | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| YOUNG CHILDRENS (Age 3-5) | |||
| Age 3-5 | – Solid Color Leotard – Pink or skin tone tights – Optional: Ballet Skirt |
– Pink or skin tone ballet shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in a bun, twist, ponytail, or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| BOYS | |||
| ALL Grades & Levels | – Solid color fitted shirt – Black shorts or male ballet tights |
-Black ballet, jazz, tennis shoes, and/or tap shoes | – Hair should be pulled back in ponytail or updo to keep hair off of the face if hair is long enough |
| INAPPROPRIATE ATTIRE BASED ON CREO GUIDLINES | |||
| – Pajama, sweat pants, or oversized pants – Shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh without tights underneather – Hooded sweatshirts or jackets – Bra tops or crop tops only. Midriff must be covered at all times – Unkempt hair and clothing – Necklaces, bracelets, large earings and smart watches |
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The above information is intended as a guideline for both instructors and students. The implementation of these guidelines may differ from instructor to instructor.
CREO Attire Non-negotiables:
- Attire guidelines are set to promote focus, positive body image, and inclusivity
- Midriff may not be exposed, please do not wear bra tops or crop tops only
- Biker shorts must be mid-thigh or tights must be worn underneath
- Hoodies are not permitted while dancing in class
- Large T-shirts in hip-hop only, tanks must be worn underneath
- Dancers must wear tights in ballet class