Dress Code & Attire
Below you will find Mariana's Dancing Studio's information regarding class attire. A dress code is part of the discipline of dance, and allows our instructors to see the dancer's body lines.
Please review the following and let us know if you have any questions or concerns:
Hair
For girl's hair that reaches into a bun, dancer's hair must be in a slicked back and fully secured ballet bun for all ballet classes and tehcnique classes. If hair does not reach, then as back and out of the face as possible. For all other classes, hair must be neatly put back secured enough to last for the duration of class.
Jewelry Policy
For the safety of all students, only small earrings are allowed. Please refrain from wearing any necklaces, bracelets, or large earrings.
Where to Purchase Attire
Ballet leotard uniforms can be purchased at our Nimbly Store link: Storeshopnimbly.com.
For children up to children's sizes 12, attire is available at Children's Orchard in Rowley, MA besides specific ballet leotards. All items are also availble online as well as most being offered at On Your Toes in Peabody.
Ballet Class Dress Code Minis, Juniors & Teens Policy
Ballet is much more than just a dance style! It is a discipline that teaches responsibility, accountability, respect and discipline.
Uniforms allow instructors to be able to more clearly see the dancer’s lines which assists them in giving them the best possible feedback and corrections, they allow dancers to have correct form fitting attire for comfortability and full range of motion and they also promote uniformity in class which allows dancers to more clearly focus on their technique and development in dance as opposed to what they may be wearing.
Please also note that there will be expectations in regard to our dress code policy to help us ensure that dancers are being held responsible and helping create a respectful and unified class environment.
For Mini intro to ballet classes, dancers are allowed up to 2 classes per semester if needed excused. After 2 classes of dancers not being in full uniform, the dancer will be asked to observe. Competition students will be required to make up the class in proper attire and recreational students are welcome to as well.
For all other Mini, Junior and Teen ballet classes, dancers are allowed up to 1 class per semester if needed, excused from having all items in uniform. After 1 class of dancers not being in full uniform, the dancer will be asked to observe. Competition students will be required to make up the class in proper attire and recreational students are welcome to as well.
BALLET CLASSES (Including Ballet & Tap Combo Classes)
Girls Ages 5 & Under:
- Pink Ballet Leotard
- Body Wrappers Footed Tights - Ballet Pink Color
- Bloch Full Sole Ballet Shoe - Ballet Pink Color
- Ballet Skirts are allowed.
- Hair must be pulled back.
Girls Ages 6 & Up:
- Ballet leotard indicated on Nimbly Site is required as BALLET UNIFORM. Storeshopnimbly.com
- Body Wrapper Footed Tights - Ballet Pink Color
- Split-sole, ballet pink canvas ballet shoes
- Ballet Skirts and warm ups are allowed only for warm up.
- Hair must be in a slicked back, secured bun. No hair accessories unless it is a small bow, ribbon or accessory that matches color of leotard.
- *If dancers take more than one ballet class, please wear the leotard color of core class you are assigned to as your "core class" or the dancer may wear the appropriate color leotard to each corresponding class.
Boys All Ages:
- Body Wrappers Black Seamless Convertible Tights - Black or White
- Plain T-Shirts are allowed.
- Split-sole, black canvas ballet shoes
JAZZ & LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Girls All Ages:
- Any combination of leotards, sports bras, shorts, tight fitted shirts, or leggings are allowed.
- No T-Shirts/Sweatpants are allowed.
- Capezio E Series Jazz Shoe - Caramel Color
- Pointe 55 Leather Turning Shoe - Tan Color
- Hair must be pulled back.
Boys All Ages:
- Any combination of athletic shorts, pants or shirts are allowed.
- Capezio E Series Jazz Shoe - Caramel Color
MUSICAL THEATRE
Girls All Ages:
- Any combination of leotards, sports bras, shorts, tight fitted shirts, or leggings are allowed.
- No T-Shirts/Sweatpants are allowed.
- Capezio E Series Jazz Shoe - Caramel Color
- Hair must be pulled back.
Boys All Ages:
- Any combination of athletic shorts, pants or shirts are allowed.
- Capezio E Series Jazz Shoe - Caramel Color
HIP HOP
Girls All Ages:
- Any combination of leotards, sports bras, shorts, shirts or leggings are allowed.
- Former required shoe company has gone our of business, so if you purchased the all while Pastry Shoes, those will work - otherwise, any all white high top sneaker will be acceptable as long as long as there is no logo.
- Hair must be pulled back.
Boys All Ages:
- Any combinatin of athletic shorts, pants or shirts are allowed.
- Casatta Youth/Adult Canvas High Tops - Black/White Color
TAP (Including Ballet & Tap Combo Classes)
Girls Ages 5 & Under:
- Pink Ballet Leotard
- Body Wrappers Footed Tights - Ballet Pink Color
- Ballet skirts and dance shorts are allowed.
- Any black colored velcro tap shoe
- Hair must be pulled back.
Boys Ages 5 & Under:
- Any combination of athletic shorts, pants or shirts are allowed.
- Any black colored velcro tap shoe
Girls Ages 6 & Over:
- Any combination of leotards, sports bras, shorts, tight fitted shirts, or leggings are allowed.
- Any brand of black lace up tap shoes - *Tap Team may require specific brand - please inquire.
- Hair must be pulled back
Boys Ages 6 & Over:
- Any combination of athletic shorts, pants or shirts are allowed.
- Any brand of black lace up tap shoes - *Tap Team may require specific brand - please inquire.
TECHNIQUE CLASSES (Includes Jumps/Leaps & Turns and Conditioning Classes:
Girls All Ages:
- Any combination of leotards, sports bras, shorts, tight fitted shirts allowed. No leggings.
- Hair must be in a slicked back, secured bun.
Boys All Ages:
- Any combination of athletic shorts or shirts are allowed.
TUMBLING & ACROBATICS CLASSES
Girls All Ages:
- Any combination of Ballet or Gymnastics Leotard, shorts or tight fitted shirts are allowed. No leggings.
- Hair must be pulled back.
Boys All Ages:
- Any combination of athletic shorts or shirts are allowed.
TEAM CHOREOGRAPHY CLASSES
Girls All Ages:
- Any combination of leotards, sports bras, shorts, tigth fitted shirts or leggings is allowed.
- Specific shoes will be determined for specific competition dances including hip hop shoes, tap shoes and any other specific jazz or lyrical shoes needed, but all dancers must have a pair of tan jazz shoes and leather half sole shoes as listed in Jazz/Lyrical classes above.
- Hair must be pulled back.
Boys All Ages:
- Any combination of athletic shorts, pants or shirts are allowed.
- Specific shoes will be determined for specific competition dances including hip hop shoes, tap shoes and any other specific jazz or lyrical shoes needed, but all dancers must have a pair of tan jazz shoes and leather half sole shoes as listed in Jazz/Lyrical classes above.
ADULT CLASSES
- Informal, comfortable clothing you can move in - barefoot, low heel or sports sneakers are allowed.