DRESS CODE

Where can I purchase necessary dance clothes and shoes?

  • Carolina Dancewear in Greensboro (www.carolinadancewear.com)
  • Discount Dance (https://www.discountdance.com/)
  • Target: for younger girls: tights, leotards, ballet slippers, tap shoes
  • Payless: ballet slippers and tap shoes
  • Amazon: Just be sure to carefully read that you are ordering the correct items.

For other dress code questions not answered below, please contact us at office@alamancefinearts.com.

All Dance Classes & Theatre Classes:
Only small, stud earrings are permitted.  No long necklaces, bracelets, facial piercings, anklets, or watches may be worn in class. For dance students:  No socks other than dance socks. If you are not dancing in a shoe, you may dance barefoot or in socks designed for dance…no regular or “fuzzy”socks. This is for safety reasons when partnering in dance or blocking stage combat scenes in theatre.
Creative Movement & Ballet/Jazz Combination Classes:
Leotard and pink tights for girls; AFAA t-shirt and fitted shorts or dance pants for boys. Dance skirts are permitted in this class. Both classes require pink ballet slippers for girls; black ballet slippers for boys. Ballet/Jazz also requires tan jazz shoes for girls, black for boys. Hair must be worn in a ponytail or bun.

Ballet/Pre-Pointe/Pointe:
Girls: Black leotard and pink tights; tights must be either footed or convertible for all ballet students, and for pointe students, convertible tights are required. For modesty,  short, black, bike style shorts may be worn in class or a short, sheer, black skirt (no skirts that are long or cannot be seen through are permitted). Pink split-sole ballet shoes are required for all ballet classes (preferably canvas) and for pointe, pink pointe shoes are required and must be approved by the instructor to ensure correct size and fit. Hair must be neatly secured in a bun for class. *Note: Students in Levels 6 and above must also have a modest, black camisole leotard for performances. AFAA class t-shirt is to be worn to and from class, however, girls must remove it when class begins. (In cold weather, girls may wear warm-up ballet sweaters, but they must be removed once the student is warm.)
Boys: AFAA t-shirt and fitted shorts or dance pants. Black ballet slippers. If hair is longer, it must be pulled back out of the face.
Tap:
AFAA class t-shirt and dance pants. Pants must be either capri-length or ankle-length. Flat, oxford-type split-sole black tap shoes are required.  Hair should be kept out of your face, but a bun or ponytail is not required.

Jazz:
AFAA class t-shirt, leotard for girls, and dance pants/leggings. Leotard must be worn under class t-shirt for each class, as there may be classes when the t-shirt will be removed to allow for better movement. Pants must be fitted and either capri-length or ankle-length. Black jazz shoes are required (preferable split-sole but absolutely no jazz boots/sneakers).  Hair must be worn in a ponytail or bun.

Liturgical:
AFAA class t-shirt, leotard for girls, and dance pants/leggings. Dance pants may be worn over your leotard, but they must be fitted and either capri-length or ankle-length. Dancers must be barefoot for this class. Your instructor will decide if shoes are necessary for performances. Hair should be kept out of your face, but a bun or ponytail is not required. Bring a Bible, notebook, and pencil to class each week. *Note: For performances, ladies who wear Youth sizes through Adult X-Small must own a white leotard or camisole and white leggings, OR a white unitard.
**Recommended reading material: Dancing into the Anointing by Aimee Kovacs.
Modern:
AFAA class t-shirt, leotard for girls, and dance pants/leggings. Leotard must be worn under class t-shirt for each class, as there may be classes when the t-shirt will be removed to allow for better movement. Dance pants/leggings may be worn over your leotard, but they must be fitted and either capri-length or ankle-length. Dancers must be barefoot for this class. Hair should be kept out of your face, but a bun or ponytail is not required.
Cultivating a Heart for Worship:
AFAA class shirt, leotard for girls, and dance pants.  You may be barefoot or in a comfortable dance shoe of your choice (such as a ballet or jazz shoe).  Hair should be out of your face.
Clogging:
AFAA class t-shirt, white clogging shoes, and pants. Pants can be either capri-length or ankle-length. Hair should be kept out of the face, but a bun or ponytail is not required.

Character:
AFAA class t-shirt and comfortable pants (dance pants, leggings, athletic pants, capris, etc. Just be sure they allow movement) Girls need tan-colored character shoes that have the Regular strap and a 1.5 inch heel.  Do not get ones with the T-strap. Guys need black Jazz shoes. Girls should have their hair pulled back so that it does not fall in their faces. 
Theatre:
AFAA class t-shirt, and loose-fitting pants. Pants can be either capri-length or ankle-length. Closed-toe shoes are required for classes and rehearsals. Notice: All students must speak to instructor when considering major hair changes such as drastic cuts or coloring.

Visual Art:
AFAA class t-shirt and modest shorts or pants. Hair should be kept out of face but a bun or ponytail is not required.

Social Ballroom Dance:
Participants need appropriate dance shoes with felt soles.  Street shoes, sneakers, and leather soles are all difficult to execute movements in, therefore felt-soled shoes are required. Absolutely no flip-flops. Dancewear is optional, but loose-fitting or stretchy clothing is advised.  Long trousers for men are suggested, while flowing skirts or slacks are ideal for ladies. Participants also may wish to bring a notebook and writing implement to record personal notes ascertained in the lessons.