​Melinda's School of Dance

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:

 

BALLET I-IV:

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

• Adults: Black Leotard

• Child:  Pink Tights

• Adult: Pink Tights

• Child Pink Ballet Slippers (split-sole)

• Adult Pink Ballet Slippers (split-sole)

• Optional Black Skirt, Black Leggings, or Black Dance Shorts

• Hair secured in a ballet bun (short hair secured with headband)

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COMBO 1 & 2:

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

• Adults: Black Leotard

• Child:  Pink Tights

• Adult:  Pink Tights

• Optional Black Skirt, Black Leggings, or Black Dance Shorts

• Hair secured in a ballet bun (short hair secured with headband)

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GYMNASTICS 

• Preferred:  Black or royal blue, long-sleeve leotard.  (Black class dress code leotard linked above in dance classes is also acceptable.)

• 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).

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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

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FALL 2023 DRESS CODE:

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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

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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)

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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.

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TAP:

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

• Adults: Black Leotard

• 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:

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Performance Leotard  (select blue color) for fall and winter showcase exhibitions.