Dress Code

We implement a dress code.  Our dress code reflects the standard for most other dance establishments as well as promotes modesty.   Dance warm ups are permitted on cold days. NO DANGLING JEWELRY for safety purposes. 

All dancewear and shoes may be purchased at:

Tutus and Tendus
(click above for link to website)

2234 Crooks Rd
Rochester Hills, MI 48309

When you shop Tutus and Tendus either online or in person your purchases actually help support the studio! Please consider shopping here instead of at the big box stores!  

FOR PRE-PROFESSIONAL BALLET PROGRAM DRESS CODE PLEASE SEE HANDBOOK

Dress Code

• Adults- Comfortable Dance or Athletic Clothing and Shoes Style of Choice Appropriate for Class

• Dance with Me Classes- Comfortable Athletic Clothing for both Parent and Child, Sneakers for parent and Ballet Shoes for child

• Acro Classes- Barefoot, Leotard or Unitard of Choice, Footless Tights or Leggings, NO BRA TOPS, NO BOOTY SHORTS WITHOUT TIGHTS, Hair Pulled Back from Face, Warm Ups as Needed

• PreBallet Classes- Pink Ballet Shoes, Leotard of Choice, Tights, Skirts Optional, Hair Pulled Back from Face, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Ballet Shoes, Plain T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Dance and Tumble Classes- Barefoot, Leotard and Footless Tights or Leggings, Hair Pulled Back from Face, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Barefoot, Fitted Pants, T-shirt

• Ballet/Jazz Classes- Pink Ballet Shoes, Leotard of Choice, Tights, Skirts Optional. Hair Pulled Back from Face, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Ballet Shoes and /or Black Slip On Jazz Shoes, Plain T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Ballet/Tap Classes- Pink Ballet Shoes, Black Patent Leather Tap Shoes, Leotard of Choice, Tights, Skirts Optional. Hair Pulled Back from Face, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Ballet Shoes and Black Oxford Tap Shoes, Plain T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Ballet (ages 5-8) Pink Ballet Shoes, Leotard of Choice, Tights, Skirts Optional. Hair Pulled Back from Face, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Ballet Shoes, Plain T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Ballet (Ages 8-Teen) and Pointe Classes- Pink Leather or Canvas Ballet Shoes, Pink Tights, Leotard of Choice, Ballet Skirt (optional), Ballet at these level must have HAIR IN BUN, Warm Ups as Needed, BOYS: Black Ballet Shoes, Plain T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Jazz Classes- Tan Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoes, Leotard or Tight Athletic Top, Tights or Leggings, Shorts(optional), NO BRA TOPS, NO BOOTY SHORTS WITHOUT TIGHTS, Hair in Ponytail or Bun, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes, T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Jazz/Hip Hop Classes- Tan Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoes, Leotard or Tight Athletic Top, Tights or Leggings, Shorts(optional), NO BRA TOPS, NO BOOTY SHORTS WITHOUT TIGHTS, Hair in Ponytail or Bun, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Slip On Jazz Shoes, T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Pom Dance Classes- Tan Leather Slip-On Jazz Shoes, Leotard or Tight Athletic Top, Tights, Leggings, or Shorts(optional), Warm Ups as Needed, NO BRA TOPS, NO BOOTY SHORTS WITHOUT TIGHTS, Hair in Ponytail or Bun

• Tap Classes- Black Oxford Lace Up Tap Shoes, Leotard or Tight Athletic Top, Tights or Leggings, Shorts or Dance Skirt (optional), Hair in Ponytail or Bun, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Black Oxford Tap Shoes, T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Hip Hop Classes- Sneakers that are not worn outside, Comfortable Athletic Clothing, NO JEANS, Hair in Ponytail or Bun, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Sneakers, T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts

• Modern/Lyrical/Contemporary Classes- Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Half-shoes or Barefoot please consult teacher for perference, Leotard or Tight Athletic Top, Tights or Leggings, Shorts(optional), NO BRA TOPS, NO BOOTY SHORTS WITHOUT TIGHTS, Hair in Ponytail or Bun, Warm Ups as Needed BOYS: Tan Slip On Jazz Shoes, Half-shoes or Barefoot, Plain T-shirt, Athletic Pants/Shorts