Acro

• SW preference: Bodysuit and fitted dance shorts.

• We will also accept the other options below:

  • Snug tank top

  • Fitted dance shorts

  • Fitted leggings

• No additional layers of clothing, no T-Shirts or sweatpants

• SHOES:  Bare feet

Ballet 

Pre-Primary, Primary, Grade 1

 Pre Primary / Primary / Junior 1, 2, 3 / Inter 1 Ballet Companies

 Female dancers:

• Plain black leotard

• Pink ballet tights

• SHOES:  Canvas split-sole ballet slippers

Male dancers:

• White leotard, or a short-sleeved white T-shirt worn inside tights

• Navy or black tights

• Dance belt required

• White socks

• SHOES:  Black or white ballet slippers with white elastic

Inter 2 / Senior 1 / Senior 2 Ballet Companies

 Female dancers:

• Plain black leotard

• Pink ballet tights

• SHOES:  Canvas split-sole ballet slippers (Pointe shoes ONLY if confirmed by your instructor)

Male dancers:

• White leotard, or a short-sleeved white T-shirt worn inside tights

• Navy or black tights

• Dance belt required

• White socks

• SHOES:  Black or white ballet slippers with white elastic

 Contemporary

• Leotard or other snug-fitting top

• Dance shorts and/or tights (convertible or footless)

• SHOES:  Foot “undies” (any of the style below)

Hip Hop

• Clothing that is loose, comfortable and easy to move in (sweatpants and T-shirt or tank top preferred)

• No jeans

• SHOES:  Sneakers with CLEAN SOLES

Jazz

•  Leotard or other snug-fitting top

• Jazz pants/snug yoga pants or dance shorts

• Tights or thin socks

• SHOES:  Black slip-on jazz shoes (no lace-up)

Jazz, Lyrical & Contemporary

(Company Block) 

•  SW preference: Bodysuit and convertible tights

• We will also accept the other options below:

  • Bodysuit of any colour

  • Fitted dance shorts

  • Convertible tights or fitted leggings of any colour

• No additional layers of clothing, no tank tops, T-shirts or sweatpants

• SHOES:  Black slip-on jazz shoes (no lace-up), jazz & foot “undies” (any of the styles below)

 Jazz Tech

• SW preference: Bodysuit and convertible tights

• We will also accept the other options below:

  • Bodysuit of any colour

  • Fitted dance shorts

  • Convertible tights or fitted leggings of any colour

• No additional layers of clothing, no T-Shirts or sweatpants

• SHOES:  Black slip-on jazz shoes (no lace-up)

Lyrical

• Leotard or other snug-fitting top

• Dance shorts and/or tights (convertible or footless)

• SHOES:  Foot “undies” (any of the style below)

Musical Theatre

• Any fitted dancewear, or other non-restrictive clothing that is easy to move in (but not so loose that it

  becomes a hazard)

• No jeans

• SHOES:  Black slip-on jazz shoes (no lace-up)

Stage

• Leotard or other snug-fitting top

• Jazz pants/snug yoga pants or dance shorts

• Tights or thin socks

• SHOES:  Black slip-on jazz shoes (no lace-up)

Tap

• Any fitted dancewear, or other non-restrictive clothing that is easy to move in (but not so loose that it

  becomes a hazard)

• No jeans, no little/short-shorts

• SHOES:  Black Capezio Teletone taps, hard sole, oxford lace up shoes are preferred for more experienced

  tappers. (Bloch, Capezio, and So Danca brands are acceptable)

Tap/Jazz

• Leotard or other snug-fitting top

• Jazz pants/snug yoga pants or dance shorts

• Tights or thin socks

• SHOES:  Tap Shoes (can be purchased at Limbers / Buttercups / DanceCraft) & black slip-on jazz shoes (no lace-up)

Where to buy? 

• Limbers in Surrey, 604-575-8725

• Buttercups in Ladner, 604-946-3997

• danceCraft in Newton/Surrey, 604-590-1733

Studio West Apparel

Our studio-branded apparel and dance gear go on sale every September, and each year we get different items made. Past pieces included:

• Supplex jackets (company logos offered for competitive wear)

• Onesies

• Zip-up hoodies

• Sweat pants

• Toques

• Flat brim hats

If you have an idea for studio apparel, please let us know!