Dress Attire
Dress Codes
The Dancer's Boutique, official dancewear store of Georgia Academy of Dance & the Performing Arts, provides all Academy dancewear and accessories. The Dancer's Boutique also carries various local studios dress codes.
Early Childhood Dress Code
Creative Movement - Lt. Pink leotard, Capezio BPK pink tights (footed/transition), pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes. Pink skirt if desired. Hair in ponytail or bun.
Combo Ballet/Tap - Lt. Pink leotard, Capezio BPK pink tights (footed/transition), pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes, black patent tap shoes, pink skirt if desired. Hair in a ponytail or bun.
Pre-Ballet - Lt. Pink Leotard, Capezio BPK pink tights (footed/transition), pink Bloch or Capezio ballet shoes. Pink skirt if desired. Hair in a bun.
Pre-Jazz - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch jazz pants, black Capezio or Bloch slip on jazz oxford. Hair in a ponytail.
Pre-Jazz Cheer - GAD Cheer shirt, Black bike shorts, Pom Poms, GAD Hair Bow, Black slip on jazz oxford. Hair in a ponytail.
Pre-Acro - Any color leotard, Capezio LSN stir-up tights, Capezio Hanami Pirouette LSN half ballet shoe. Hair in a ponytail.
Boys - All EC Classes White fitted T-shirt, Black shorts, black socks. Black ballet shoes for Creative Movement, Combo and Pre-Ballet. Black Capezio or Bloch slip on jazz oxford for Pre-Jazz and Pre-Hip Hop. Capezio Hanami Pirouette LSN half ballet shoe for Pre-Acro.
Dress code items are mandatory to participate in the dance program at GAD - students must follow all dress code & hair requirements.
Jewelry - Dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and smartwatches/watches are not allowed in class. Small earrings are allowed.
Hair - Pre-Ballet class - hair must be in a bun or pulled up into a hair snood. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray, Elastic band, Bobby pins and a Hairnet (flower or ribbon for hair if desired). Please view the link on the Annual Performance Page as a guide.
Creative Movement, Combo, Pre-Jazz, Pre-Jazz Cheer, and Pre-Acro classes - hair must be in a ponytail, secured away from face. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray and an Elastic band. NOTE: The GAD staff may physically assist your child with hair dress code as needed – please view the link on the Policies & Tuition.
Make-up - No extreme make-up allowed in classroom.
Undergarments - Dancer may need a nude leotard. This requirement is for performances where a student has costume changes.
One Hour Dance Programs Dress Code
Ballet - Black leotard (any sleeve), Capezio BPK pink tights (footed/transition), pink Capezio or Bloch leather or canvas ballet shoes, (black chiffon skirts optional). Hair in a bun – NO PONYTAILS, flower or ribbon in hair if desired.
Ballet for Males - White shirt, black footed tights, white socks and black ballet shoes.
Modern - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch ankle length leggings, suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Jazz - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch ankle length leggings, black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Contemporary - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch jazz pants/leggings, suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Leaps & Turns I & II - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch ankle length leggings, suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Broadway Dance - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch ankle length leggings, black Capezio or Bloch tap shoes & black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Hair in ponytail. No shirts and no jewelry except small earrings. See Boutique for Correct Tap shoe.
Hip Hop 7-11 yr - Any color leotard, black Dance Dynamics Studio Joggers, black Bloch Omnia Sneaker. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Hip Hop 12&up yr - Any color leotard (sports bras if needed), black Dance Dynamics Studio Joggers, black Bloch Omnia Sneaker. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Tap - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch leggings. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings. See Boutique for Correct Tap shoe per level.
Lyrical - Any color leotard, Capezio LSN tights (footed/transition), suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes and lyrical skirt. Hair in ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Acro I, II & III - Any color leotard, Capezio LSN stir-up tights, (black Capezio ankle length leggings for Acro II/III) Capezio Hanami Pirouette LSN half ballet shoe, Hair in a bun. No shirts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Cheer Dance - GAD Cheer Dance Shirt, black leotard, black Capezio or Bloch V front shorts, Lt. Suntan Capezio tights (footed/transition), black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford, GAD hair bow and GAD Pom Poms. Hair in a ponytail. No jewelry except small earrings.
Latin Fusion - Any color leotard, Capezio LSN tights (footed/transition), tan dance t-strap heels, latin skirt. Hair in a ponytail.
Males - For all contemporary classes: any color fitted t-shirt (no baggie shirts), black shorts with black biker shorts under, black socks. Note: For Hip-Hop - black Dance Dynamics Studio Joggers. Shoes for males: Modern, Contemporary, Leaps & Turns, Lyrical – suntan Capezio or Block ballet shoes. Jazz, Broadway – black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Broadway, Tap – black Capezio or Bloch tap shoes, Hip Hop – black Bloch Omnia Sneaker, Acro - Capezio Hanami Pirouette LSN half ballet shoe.
Dress code items are mandatory to participate in the dance program at GAD - students must follow all dress code & hair requirements.
Jewelry - Dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and smartwatches are not allowed in class.
Hair - Ballet and Acro class hair must be in a bun. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray, Elastic band, Bobby pins and a Hairnet (flower or ribbon for hair if desired). Please view the link on the Annual Performance Page as a guide. Contemporary classes hair must be in a ponytail, secured away from face. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray and an Elastic band. NOTE: The GAD staff may physically assist your child with hair dress code as needed – please view the link on the Policies & Tuition.
Make-up - No extreme make-up allowed in classroom.
Undergarments - Dancer may need a nude leotard, nude bra, nude briefs. This requirement is for performances where students have costume changes.
Pre-Professional Dance Programs Dress Code
Ballet - Black leotard with any sleeve (Saturday ONLY - colored leotards), Capezio BPK pink seamless tights (footed/transition), pink Capezio or Bloch canvas or leather split sole ballet shoes. Hair in a ballet bun, flower or ribbon in hair if desired. No skirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings
Ballet for Males - White fitted shirt, black footed tights, white socks and black ballet shoes. Dance belt if needed.
Pointe - Black leotard with any sleeve, Capezio BPK pink seamless tights (footed/transition), pink pointe shoes and chiffon skirt. Hair in a ballet bun, flower or ribbon in hair if desired. No shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Variations - Friday class ONLY - any colored leotard, Capezio BPK pink seamless tights (footed/transition), pink pointe shoes and chiffon skirt. Hair in a ballet bun, flower or ribbon in hair if desired. No jewelry except small earrings.
Modern - Any color leotard, black ankle length leggings, Lt. Suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Jazz - Any color leotard, black ankle length leggings, black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Contemporary - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch jazz pants/leggings, suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Males - For all contemporary classes: any color fitted t-shirt (no baggie shirts), black shorts with black biker shorts under, dance belt if needed, black socks. Shoes for males: Modern, Contemporary, Leaps & Turns, Lyrical – suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Jazz, Broadway – black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Broadway, Tap – black Capezio or Bloch tap shoes. Hip Hop – black Bloch Omnia Sneaker.
Dress code items are mandatory to participate in the dance program at GAD - students must follow all dress code & hair requirements.
Jewelry - Dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and smartwatches are not allowed in class. Small earrings are allowed.
Hair - Ballet, Pointe and Variations class hair must be in a ballet bun. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray, Elastic band, Bobby pins and a Hairnet (flower or ribbon for hair if desired). Please view the link on the Annual Performance Page as a guide. Contemporary classes hair must be in a ponytail, secured away from face. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray and an Elastic band. NOTE: The GAD staff may physically assist your child with hair dress code as needed – please view the link on the Policies & Tuition.
Personal Hygiene - Body Cleanliness: Shower and shave regularly, use deodorant to prevent body odor. Avoid heavy perfumes or strong scents that may cause discomfort to others.
Foot Care - Wash feet daily and keep toenails trimmed to avoid injuries. Wear clean dance shoes. Avoid wearing street shoes on the dance floor and/or using dance shoes as street shoes. No dance shoes should be worn outside.
Clothing & Dancewear - Wear clean, fresh dance attire for every class. Avoid sharing personal items like shoes, clothing, etc.
Warm-up clothing - Shirts and shorts are not acceptable in any class or rehearsal at any time. Dancers can wear wraps, leg warmers and trash bag pants, if needed, during rehearsal.
Make-up - No extreme make-up allowed in classroom.
Undergarments - Dancer are required to have either a nude leotard or a nude bra and nude briefs for performances, as students may utilize GDT costumes, have quick costume changes, etc.
Georgia Dance Theatre Dress Code
Ballet - Black leotard with any sleeve (Saturday ONLY - colored leotards), Capezio BPK pink seamless tights (footed/transition), pink Capezio or Bloch canvas or leather split sole ballet shoes. Hair in a ballet bun, flower or ribbon in hair if desired. No skirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Ballet for Males - White fitted shirt, black tights, white socks and black ballet shoes. Dance belt.
Pointe - Black leotard with any sleeve, Capezio BPK pink seamless tights (footed/transition), pink pointe shoes and chiffon skirt. Hair in a ballet bun, flower or ribbon in hair if desired. No Jewelry except small earrings.
Variations - Friday class ONLY - any colored leotard, Capezio BPK pink seamless tights (footed/transition), pink pointe shoes and chiffon skirt. Hair in a ballet bun, flower or ribbon in hair if desired. No shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Modern - Any color leotard, black ankle length leggings, suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Jazz - Any color leotard, black ankle length leggings, black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Contemporary - Any color leotard, black Capezio or Bloch jazz pants/leggings, suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Hair in a ponytail. No shirts, no shorts and no jewelry except small earrings.
Males - For all contemporary classes: any color fitted t-shirt (no baggie shirts), black shorts with black biker shorts under, dance belt if needed, black socks. Shoes for males: Modern, Contemporary, Leaps & Turns, Lyrical – suntan Capezio or Bloch ballet shoes. Jazz, Broadway – black Capezio or Bloch jazz oxford. Broadway, Tap – black Capezio or Bloch tap shoes. Hip Hop – black Bloch Omnia Sneaker.
*Dancers participating in other classes, please refer to the GAD 1hr/Pre-Pro Dress Code. *
Dress code items are mandatory to participate in the GDT dance program at GAD - students must follow all dress code & hair requirements.
Jewelry - Dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches and smartwatches are not allowed in class. Small earrings are allowed.
Hair - Ballet, Pointe and Variations class hair must be in a ballet bun. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray, Elastic band, Bobby pins and a Hairnet (flower or ribbon for hair if desired). Please view the link on the Annual Performance Page as a guide. Contemporary classes hair must be in a ponytail, secured away from face. Items required: Brush/Comb, Gel/Hairspray and an Elastic band. NOTE: The GAD staff may physically assist your child with hair dress code as needed – please view the link on the Policies & Tuition.
Personal Hygiene Body Cleanliness - Shower and shave regularly, use deodorant to prevent body odor. Avoid heavy perfumes or strong scents that may cause discomfort to others.
Foot Care - Wash feet daily and keep toenails trimmed to avoid injuries. Wear clean dance shoes —avoid wearing street shoes on the dance floor and/or using dance shoes as street shoes. No dance shoes should be worn outside.
Clothing & Dancewear - Wear clean, fresh dance attire for every class. Avoid sharing personal items like shoes, clothing, etc.
Warm-up clothing - Shirts and shorts are not acceptable in any class or rehearsal at any time. Dancers can wear wraps, leg warmers and trash bag pants, if needed, during rehearsal.
Make-up - No extreme make-up allowed in classroom.
Undergarments - Dancer are required to have either a nude leotard or a nude bra and nude briefs for performances, as students may utilize GDT costumes, have quick costume changes, etc.
The Dancer's Boutique
1000 Southpark Drive Peachtree City, GA
Hours : Monday - Friday 3:00-7:00 PM & Saturdays 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Phone: (770) 631-8948
website: www.dancersboutiqueptc.com