Dress Code

Melinda's School of Dance requires dress code apparel for all of our dancers and gymnasts. Most apparel can be purchased online at Discount Dance Supply and other online dancewear suppliers. The following links are recommended for online purchases:

DANCE SPARKS:

Pink or Black Leotard ~ Short-Sleeve or Long-Sleeve
Optional Pink/BlackSkirt or Pink/Black Shorts
Hair secured in a ballet bun (short hair secured with headband)
Performance Shoes: Red Sequin HIgh-Top Sneakers

SPARKLE & SHINE:

Pink or Black Leotard ~ Short-Sleeve or Long-Sleeve

Pink Ballet Slippers

Pink Tights (no footless tights)

Black Tap Shoes

Optional Pink/BlackSkirt or Pink/Black Shorts
Hair secured in a ballet bun (short hair secured with headband)

BALLET I-IV:

Child: Black Leotard ~ Short-Sleeve or Long-Sleeve
Adults: Black Leotard

Optional Black Skirt, Black Leggings, or Black Dance Shorts
Hair secured in a ballet bun (short hair secured with headband)

TAP:

Child: Pink Tights

Adult: Pink Tights
Child Black Tap Shoes
Adult Black Tap Shoes
Optional Black Skirt, Black Leggings, or Black Dance Shorts
Hair secured in a ballet bun (short hair secured with headband)

GYMNASTICS

Preferred: Black or royal blue, long-sleeve leotard. (Black class dress code leotard linked above in dance classes is also acceptable.)
Performance Leotard (select blue color) for exhibitions

Hair up in a low ponytail (not secured with any hard clip, barrette, or attachments).
No socks, no shoes, no footed stockings (dancers may roll up transition tights).

DANCE FUSION

Comfortable shorts/leggings and t-shirt.
Hair secured into a ponytail (not secured with any hard clip, barrette, or attachment).
No shoes; socks are permitted.

DANCE FUSION TEAM:

Costumes will be required for parade or special event performances. More information will be provided closer to the event.
Shoes: Red Sequin High-Top Sneakers--Sneakers will be worn for most of our parades and stage shows