Dress Code

Ballet

Dress code should be purchased directly from Ignite Dance Center

Ballet dancers need to wear all their hair in a bun, with no long pieces out. 

Sparkle, Twinkle, Shine (2-6yrs)

Pink Ballet Dress with attached skirt

Ballet pink tights 

Leather Ballet Slippers

Primary, Junior, Pre-Teen (6-12yrs)

Burgundy ballet bodysuit 

Burgundy ballet skirt – optional

Ballet Pink tights

Leather Ballet slippers

*Warm up clothing such as leg warmers and ballet wrap sweaters, NOT STREET CLOTHES, may be worn during the barre but must be removed prior to center work.

Contemporary

Dancers must secure all their hair in a ponytail or bun.

Fitted athletic top – NO BAGGY TEE SHIRTS OR HOODIES

Leggings or fitted shorts

NO SHOES OR SOCKS

*optional toe undies – may or may not be used for recital

*optional IGNITE Dance Center tank top

Musical Theatre

Fitted athletic top 

Leggings

Black Leather Jazz Shoes

Hair tied back

*Optional IGNITE Dance Center tank top

 

Jazz

Dress code should be purchased directly from Ignite Dance Center

Jazz dancers must secure all their hair in a ponytail or bun.

Fitted athletic top – NO BAGGY TEE SHIRTS OR HOODIES

Leggings

Black Leather Jazz Shoes

*Optional IGNITE Dance Center tank top

Competitive Dancers

Bodysuit or crop top – any colour

Shorts or Leggings – weather/season dependent

Black Jazz Shoes

Tap

Tap dancers must secure all their hair in a ponytail or bun.

Fitted athletic top – NO BAGGY TEE SHIRTS OR HOODIES

Leggings

Black Oxford-style Tap Shoes

*Optional IGNTIE Dance Center tank top

Acro

Hair must be securely tied back, preferably in a bun or pinned up braids.  Due to the nature of acro, hairstyles like and ponytails are a safety concern.

Bodysuit – any colour

Leggings or fitted shorts

No shoes or socks

Hip Hop

*Hip Hop students ARE REQUIRED to have a separate pair of shoes that are used ONLY for Hip Hop.  

Dancers must wear their hair up, and off their face.

Comfortable athletic clothing

Indoor sneakers, with non-marking soles

 

Please do not purchase any dance wear, especially shoes, without speaking to an Ignite Faculty Member first.  Most dancewear can be purchased directly from Ignite Dance Center, and we highly encourage families to purchase their dancewear from us.  If you choose to purchase dancerwear other than what is outlined on this page, you may need to purchase additional items in order to match the rest of your classmates for recital.

Ignite Dance Center is a safe, inclusive space for all people.