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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS AND DRESS CODE
Dress Code
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We do have a dress code. At Starr, it is very important to be dressed appropriately for each dance class you take! Just like you wouldn't wear a tutu to soccer practice, we would prefer you save your soccer uniform for the field! Likewise, the same thing you wear to hip hop class may not be appropriate for ballet class.
Dressing appropriately gives dancers confidence! It helps teachers better see body lines so they can help you become the best dancer you can be.
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All dancers need to have the correct shoes for performances. To ensure everyone has the correct shoes for class, find a list of correct shoe styles below. If you are unsure if you purchased the correct style shoe, please show your instructor before wearing or removing tags.
Where to shop
Recommended Places to Purchase Shoes and Apparel
Shop Local
Dance N Tees
3124 S Route 59 Ste 108, Naperville, IL, 60564
(630) 904-4433
Online
Use Referral ID TP34318 for a discount and to help give the studio credit to purchase dance room supplies.
Amazon does carry some shoe styles but not all.
Intro to Dance
Intro to Dance
Dress Code
Clothing
Girls - Solid colored Leotard and tights are required for all ballet & tap classes. Activewear is acceptable for Jazz and Hip-Hop Class. All dancers need the correct shoes for the style of dance they are taking.
Shoes
Ballet – Pink Leather solid sole Ballet shoes Recommended Brand #205 Capezio "Daisy"
Tap – Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes
Recommended Brand #N625 Capezio "Jr. Tyette"
Jazz & Hip Hop - See below under the Jazz and Hip sections.
Ballet is the foundation of dance. Students learn highly developed technique, grace, and precision. Emphasis is placed on learning proper technique and terminology.
Ballet
Clothing
Girls - Solid colored Leotard and pink tights are required for all ballet classes. Female dancers need to wear a bun in their hair.
Boys – Black shorts and a white t-shirt. All dancers do need the correct ballet shoes.
Shoes
Girls - Pink Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoe. Boys – Black Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoe
Recommended Brand - #2037 Capezio "Hanami" Ballet Shoe
Ballet
Dress Code
One of the most popular dance forms today...hip-hop is street dancing. Hip Hop is a breakdown of dance moves, which are then put into fun and fast paced combinations. Hip-hop teaches rhythm and coordination.
Hip hop
Hip Hop
Dress Code
Clothing
Hip hop is more liberal with the dress code. T-Shirts, tank tops, sweatpants, leggings, and joggers are the most common clothes worn in class. Jean or Jean shorts are not acceptable. Shoes need to be clean and not worn outside.
Shoes
Black and white Converse Chuck Taylor low tops. This Includes Intro Level Hip Hop.
Lyrical
Contemporary
Lyrical/Contemporary
Dress Code
Clothing
Girls- Active wear is appropriate. Tops need to be fitted. Leotards, Tanks, and T's are the most common tops. Dancers mainly wear shorts or leggings on the bottom. We prefer solid colors. Female dancers need to have hair pulled back. Boys - have the same requirement of wearing Active wear to class and no jeans
Shoes
Recommended Brand # H064W Capezio “Hanami” pirouette
Jazz
Dress Code
Clothing
Girls- Active wear is appropriate. Tops need to be fitted. Leotards, Tanks, and T's are the most common tops. Dancers mainly wear shorts or leggings on the bottom. We prefer solid colors. Female dancers need to have hair pulled back. Boys - have the same requirement of wearing Active wear to class and no jeans
Shoes
Tan Leather Split Sole Jazz Shoe with elastic on the top. Recommended Brand # S0401 Bloch “Super Jazz”
Tap
Dress Code
Clothing
Girls- Active wear is appropriate. Tops need to be fitted. Leotards, Tanks, and T's are the most common tops. Dancers mainly wear shorts or leggings on the bottom. We prefer solid colors. Female dancers need to have hair pulled back. Boys - have the same requirement of wearing Active wear to class and no jeans
Shoes
Black Full Sole Tap Shoe Recommended Brand # CG17 Capezio “Fluid”
Tumbling
Dress Code
Clothing
Girls- Active wear is appropriate. Tops need to be fitted. Leotards, Tanks, and T's are the most common tops. Dancers mainly wear shorts or leggings on the bottom. We prefer solid colors. Female dancers need to have hair pulled back. Boys - have the same requirement of wearing Active wear to class and no jeans
Shoes
None - Barefeet