ALL STUDENTS

All students should be neatly groomed and presentable. Clothing and shoes should be clean, without large holes or runs. Adhering to KDA Dress Code helps create an environment with minimal distractions, allowing all children to focus and present their best work. For older students, adherence to KDA Dress Code allows teachers to best view placement and alignment of the back, hips, knees, and ankles.

PLEASE NOTE: In order for all students to look and feel appropriately clothed and covered, KDA does not allow skin-colored leotards or tights in our children’s classes. For tights and shoes, dancers are welcome and encouraged to choose a shade of pink that best suits their needs and comfort levels.

DRESS CODE FOR GIRLS

Keiki Ballet I and II

Any solid color leotard (no prints), pink tights, canvas or leather ballet shoes, hair secured back (ponytail, bun, or braid), ballet skirt optional. No jewelry (stud earrings OK)

Ballet I, IA, II, and IIA

Any solid color leotard (no prints), pink tights, canvas or leather ballet shoes, hair secured in a ballet bun, solid color ballet skirt optional. No jewelry (stud or small earrings OK)

Ballet III, IIIA, IV, IVA, V, and Company

Any solid color leotard (no prints), pink tights, canvas ballet shoes, hair secured in a ballet bun. No jewelry (stud or small earrings OK)

Dance Enrichment

Any solid color leotard; dance pants, leggings, or tights. Bare feet for Creative Dance and Contemporary. Dancers may bring dance paws, jazz shoes, or socks to Contemporary (recommended). Tap shoes for Tap; Jazz shoes for Jazz.

DRESS CODE FOR BOYS

Keiki Ballet I and II, Ballet I and IA

Any solid color T-shirt (no prints or pictures), solid black or dark color athletic pants or shorts (no prints), canvas or leather ballet shoes. No jeans or baggy clothes.

Ballet II, IIA, III, IIIA, IV, IVA, V and Company

Solid black boys’ tights, fitted white T-shirt, white socks, canvas or leather ballet shoes.

Dance Enrichment

Any solid color T-shirt (no prints or pictures), solid color athletic or dance pants (no prints). Bare feet for Creative Dance and Contemporary. Dancers may bring dance paws, jazz shoes, or socks to Contemporary (recommended). Tap shoes for Tap; Jazz shoes for Jazz.

Students are welcome to dress in the manner of the gender they identify with, adhering to KDA Dress Code