Dress Code

We are excited to offer dancewear at Southside Ballet this year! You can purchase and pay for all of your dancewear at the studio!


You may also visit Dance Outfitters: 1036 Volvo Pkwy #1, Chesapeake, VA 23320 OR www.discountdance.com

Recital Tights and Shoes are subject to change based on recital costume Your child does not need to change tights during classes but will need appropriate tights for performances. Dancers may select comparable brands as long as they are approved by the teacher before use – color and quality match.



**Hair in a neat bun for all classes.**



PreBallet/Tap

  • Young Ladies: Pink Leotard, Pink Dance Tights, Leather Ballet Shoes (full sole), Patent Leather Tap Shoes Black velcro.
  • Gentlemen: Black Shorts, White T-Shirt, Leather Ballet Shoes (full sole) Black, lace up tap shoes Black.

Ballet/Tap I

  • Young Ladies: Black Leotard or dance dress, Pink Dance Tights (no seam), Leather Ballet Shoes (full sole)Pink, Patent Leather Tap Shoes Black velcro, Light Suntan Dance Tights will also be needed for Spring Recital).
  • Gentlemen: Black Shorts, White T-Shirt, Leather Ballet Shoes , lace up tap shoes black, Slip on Jazz Shoes Black.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz II & Mini Company

  • Young Ladies: Black Leotard or dance dress, Pink Dance Tights (no seams), canvas ballet shoes (split sole)pink, Mary Jane Style Tap Shoes with buckle Tan, Slip on Jazz Shoes Tan. (Light Suntan Dance Tights will also be needed for Spring Recital).
  • Gentlemen: Black Shorts, White T-Shirt, Leather Ballet Shoes Black, Lace Up Leather Tap Shoes Black, Slip on Jazz Shoes Black.
  • Mini Company & Thursday Ballet Class: For company performances Dance Tights C45 Theatrical Pink.

Ballet/Tap/Jazz III & Petite Company

  • Young Ladies: Black Leotard, Pink Dance Tights for class & C45/A45 Theatrical Pink for performances, Canvas Ballet Shoes (split sole), Mary Jane Style Tap Shoes with buckle Tan, Slip on Jazz Shoes Tan. Light Suntan Dance Tights will also be needed for Spring Recital).
  • Gentlemen: Black Shorts, White T-Shirt, Canvas Ballet Shoes Black, Lace Up Leather Tap Shoes Black, Slip on Jazz Shoes Black

Ballet/Tap/Jazz IV, V, Pointe, Beginner Teen, & Advanced Levels, Junior/Senior Company

  • Young Ladies: Black Leotard, Pink Dance Tights for class C45/A45 Theatrical Pink for performances, Canvas Ballet Shoes (split sole), Black Lace Up Leather Tap Shoes (Bloch Adult Tap Flex Lace Up Tap Shoe SO388L, Tan Jazz Shoes (IV/Jr/Beginner Teen ), Tan Pedinis no buckle(V/Advanced/Sr).
    • Pointe shoes for dancers who have been evaluated and placed en pointe by their instructor must be fitted and ordered at Dance Outfitters – address listed at top of page.
  • Gentlemen: Black Shorts, White T-Shirt, Canvas Ballet Shoes Black, Lace Up Leather Tap Shoes Black, Slip on Jazz Shoes Black

Lyrical – All Levels

  • Young Ladies: Black Leotard, stirrup tights Light Suntan, half sole lyrical shoes (ALL LEVELS THIS YEAR).
  • Gentlemen: Black Shorts, White T-Shirt, Same shoe as listed for ladies.

Acrobatic Arts – All Levels

  • Young Ladies: Any color leotard, light Footless Tights Light Suntan. (Footless or convertible tights for every class).
  • Gentlemen: Any color shorts, any color T-Shirt.

Adult Tap

  • All Students: Black Lace Up Leather Tap Shoes – check with instructor before purchase.