Class Attire Policies
ERDC is a professional dance environment, and proper dance attire and hair requirements are required and strictly enforced for all classes to ensure safety, technique, and focus. At ERDC, we believe that stepping into the right dancewear helps our students step into the right mindset. When you dress like a dancer, you feel like a dancer! Dressing the “part” or “style” helps your dancer get into the zone, feel more confident, and perform at their absolute best! Help your dancer transition into studio mode by having them change into their proper/special dance gear before class begins!
Tights can be ordered through the studio by emailing emilyrosedancecreations@gmail.com. The only dance attire we sell is tights and ERDC merchandise.
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Trust us, your dancer is going to go through tights during the season faster than you think, so why not just buy all at once and get a great deal too?!
Buy 20 pairs of tights for the season and save $50!
20 pairs of footed tights: $150 (normally $200!)
20 pairs of convertible tights: $190 (normally $240!)
Required Dance Attire by Class
Mini Ballet/Jazz ages 3-4
Girls must wear any color leotard with pale pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers.
Students may not wear any bulky clothing over their leotard except a ballet skirt if so desired. In the case of winter, they can wear a tight fitting top or wrap over the leotard.
Boys must wear black leggings or black ballet shorts (to the knee length) with a white fitted t-shirt and black leather ballet slippers.
Hair must always be secured back away from the face for ballet class (Girls’ hair must be in a bun, at least a ponytail for this age! Watch this video to easily make a bun for class and recitals)
Beginner Ballet/Tap ages 5-6
Girls wear a pink or black leotard with pale pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. For the tap portion, girls will wear black Mary Jane style tap shoes with strap across the front.
Students may not wear any bulky clothing over their leotard except a ballet skirt if so desired. In the case of winter, they can wear a tight fitting top or wrap over the leotard.
Boys wear black leggings or black ballet shorts (to the knee length) with a white fitted t-shirt and black leather ballet slippers. For the tap potion, boys will wear black tap shoes with laces.
Hair must always be secured back away from the face for ballet class (Girls’ hair absolutely must be in a bun! Watch this video to easily make a bun for class and recitals)
**It is highly recommended to go to a local dance store to get fitted for tap shoes in person, since tap shoe size is normally different than street shoe size. We do not sell tap shoes through the studio**
Beginner Ballet/Jazz ages 5-6
Girls must wear a pink or black leotard with pale pink tights, and pink leather ballet slippers. For the jazz portion, girls wear skin tone slip on jazz shoes (no laces).
Students may not wear any bulky clothing over their leotard except a ballet skirt if so desired. In the case of winter, they can wear a tight fitting top or wrap over the leotard.
Boys must wear black leggings or black ballet shorts (to the knee length) with a white fitted t-shirt, black leather ballet slippers. For the jazz portion, boys wear black slip on jazz shoes (no laces).
Hair must always be secured back away from the face for ballet class (Girls’ hair absolutely must be in a bun! Watch this video to easily make a bun for class and recitals)
Beginner Jazz/Tap ages 5-6
Girls must wear tight fitting tops or leotards with either black dance shorts and skin tone tights underneath, or leggings/yoga pants. No t-shirts may be worn. For the jazz portion, girls wear skin tone slip on jazz shoes (no laces) and for the tap portion, girls wear black Mary Jane style tap shoes with strap across the front.
Boys may wear jogger pants with a fitted t-shirt. For the jazz portion, boys wear black slip on jazz shoes (no laces) and for the tap portion, boys wear black tap shoes with laces.
Hair must be secured back away from the face in ponytail, bun, etc. hair is not to be worn down.
**It is highly recommended to go to a local dance store to get fitted for tap shoes in person, since tap shoe size is normally different than street shoe size. We do not sell tap shoes through the studio**
Level I Ballet/Tap/Jazz ages 7-9
Girls in Level I Ballet/Tap/Jazz ages 7-9 triple threat class must wear a pink or black leotard with pale pink tights and pink leather ballet slippers. For the jazz portion, girls wear skin tone slip on jazz shoes (no laces), and for the tap portion, girls wear Black Full Sole Capezio Fluid Tap Shoes.
Students may not wear any bulky clothing over their leotard except a ballet skirt if so desired. In the case of winter, they can wear a tight fitting top or wrap over the leotard.
Boys in Level I Ballet/Tap/Jazz ages 7-9 triple threat class must wear black leggings or black ballet shorts (to the knee length) with a white fitted t-shirt and black leather ballet slippers. For the jazz portion, boys wear black slip on jazz shoes (no laces), and for the tap portion, boys wear Black Full Sole Capezio Fluid Tap Shoes.
Hair must always be secured back away from the face for class (Girls’ hair absolutely must be in a bun! Watch this video to easily make a bun for class and recitals)
**It is highly recommended to go to a local dance store to get fitted for tap shoes in person, since tap shoe size is normally different than street shoe size. We do not sell tap shoes through the studio**
Ballet Levels I-IV
Girls must wear a black leotard with pale pink tights and pink canvas ballet slippers.
Students may not wear any bulky clothing over their leotard except a ballet skirt if so desired, no dance shorts. In the case of winter, they can wear a tight fitting top or wrap over the leotard.
Boys must wear black leggings or black ballet shorts (to the knee length) with a white fitted t-shirt and black canvas ballet slippers.
Hair must always be secured back away from the face for ballet class (Girls’ hair absolutely must be in a bun! Watch this video to easily make a bun for class and recitals)
Jazz Levels I-IV
Girls must wear fitted clothing, such as tight fitting tops or leotards with either black dance shorts and skin tone tights underneath, or leggings/yoga pants. No t-shirts may be worn. For Levels I-III, girls wear skin tone slip on jazz shoes (no laces). For Level IV, girls wear black bootie high heels that will be discussed and ordered through the studio once class starts for the season.
Boys may wear athletic or sweat pants with a fitted t-shirt and black slip on jazz shoes (no laces).
Hair must be secured back away from the face in ponytail, bun, etc. hair is not to be worn down.
Tap Levels I-III
Girls & Boys ages 7-11 must wear Black Full Sole Capezio Fluid Tap Shoes.
Girls & Boys ages 12-18 must wear Black Full Sole Bloch Respect Tap Shoes
Students can wear any comfortable clothing, but it is recommended to wear either tights or socks.
Hair must be secured back away from the face in a ponytail, bun, etc. hair is not to be worn down.
**It is highly recommended to go to a local dance store to get fitted for tap shoes in person, since tap shoe size is normally different than street shoe size. We do not sell tap shoes through the studio**
Hip Hop Beginner-Level IV
Students wear comfortable clothing, such as baggy t-shirts, wide leg pants or shorts. Students cannot wear skirts or dresses.
Students must wear a designated pair of ALL BLACK sneakers for class and performances.
*There are no outside shoes allowed on our dance floor so students’ black sneakers are for dance only and must not be worn outside.*
Hair must be secured back away from the face in ponytail, bun, etc. hair is not to be worn down.
Contemporary
Girls must wear tight fitting tops with any athletic pants or shorts.
Boys may wear athletic pants with a fitted t-shirt.
Bare feet (no shoes required)
Hair must be secured back away from the face in a ponytail, bun, etc. hair is not to be worn down.
Lyrical, Modern, Stretch/Tech/Turns/Leaps
Girls must wear fitted clothing, such as fitted tops or leotards with either black dance shorts and skin tone tights underneath, or leggings/yoga pants. No baggy t-shirts may be worn.
Boys may wear athletic or sweat pants with a fitted t-shirt.
Bare feet (no shoes required)
Hair must be secured back away from the face in a ponytail, bun, etc. hair is not to be worn down.
To order tights through the studio, please email emilyrosedancecreations@gmail.com
All orders must be paid for by credit card/ACH online or by check prior to being ordered.
Orders are available for pick up at the studio once you receive an email from us confirming their arrival.
Address
105 A South Newtown Street RdNewtown Square, PA 19073
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