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.