Why should dancers wear proper dance attire?

Proper dance attire allows students and instructors to focus on position and movement without distraction. Wearing the correct attire for class is very important as it allows the dancer to ‘feel’ the style of dance they are performing. For example Hip Hop allows and insists on the fashion of baggy clothes, but baggy clothes in the wrong class can result in bad habits and injury. Teachers facilitating dance classes need to see the line of the body and correct placement in order for students to improve their technique. The correct uniform ensures that students are suitably dressed for class and clothing and footwear are safe and appropriate. A classical uniform can give a sense of belonging, class unity and pride in appearance. It also reinforces the discipline and respect inherent to the art.

Dance instills self-esteem especially in young dancers. A relaxed approach to classes can also carry over to performances; the dancers are not at the standard they could be. Guest teachers and choreographers working with students are much more impressed with students who take pride in their appearance. This gives a lasting first impression and shows how enthusiastic they will approach a class. Uniform presents a unified and prestigious look to observers, further enhancing the professional standard. Here at Arch Angels Dance Academy, we strive to provide excellence in dance training for all ages and all dance levels. Dance provides an opportunity to develop rhythm, strength, coordination, flexibility and a fluidity of motion while building character and self-esteem. A key element to good dance ethics is good grooming and adherence to the schools uniform guidelines.

Girls:

• Tank top, fitted tee, crop top, sports bra, leotards
• Black dance shorts, black tights, form fitted dance pants
• Black Capri-length leggings
• Jazz shoes Black Capezio or Bloch

Boys

• Tank top, fitted tee, spandex shirt
• Black shorts, black jazz/fitted dance pants
• Jazz shoes Black Capezio or Bloch

Girls

• Tank top, fitted tee, crop top, sports bra, leotards
• Black dance/ booty shorts, leggings, black tights
• Capezio foot undies (nude)

Boys

• Tank top, fitted tee, spandex shirt
• Black shorts, black fitted dance pants
• Bare Feet

Girls

• tank tops, dance tops, t- shirts,
• sweatpants, dance pants, shorts, athletic wear,
• tennis shoes, our light weight running shoes that has good grip

Boys

• tank tops, dance tops, t- shirts,
• sweatpants, dance pants, shorts, athletic wear,
• tennis shoes, our light weight running shoes that has good grip

*Note: Outdoor shoes is not permitted to wear in the dance studio or during class, please see to it that your son/daughter has a separate pair of clean running shoes which is only use for dance , wearing clean shoes helps to keep our dance floor in good condition.

Girls

• Tank top, fitted tee, crop top, sports bra
• Black dance shorts, black tights
• Bare Feet

Boys

• Tank top, fitted tee, spandex shirt
• Black shorts, black stretch dance pants
• Bare Feet

Girls

• Tank top, fitted tee, leotards
• Black tights, black leggings, unisex palazzo pants (flair or fitted)
• Bare feet

Boys

• Tank top, fitted tee, spandex shirt
• Black shorts, unisex palazzo pants (flair or fitted)
• Bare fee

*Note: students taking this class will need to purchase Praise dance shoes for performances only; palazzo pants & praise dance shoes can be purchased through the Arch Angels Dance Academy

Girls

• Tank top, fitted tee, leotards
• Black tights, black leggings, unisex palazzo pants (flair or fitted)
• Bare feet

Boys

• Tank top, fitted tee, spandex shirt
• Black shorts, unisex palazzo pants (flair or fitted)
• Bare feet

*Note: students taking this class will need to purchase Praise dance shoes for performances only; palazzo pants & praise dance shoes can be purchased through ArchAngels Dance Academy.