Our Dress Code
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Theory Dancewear is located in Findlay Creek, offering dancewear from top brands for a variety of dance styles.

Theory Dancewear Hours
Monday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Wednesday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Thursday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Friday 4:00pm – 7:30pm
Saturday 9:30am – 1:30pm
NOTE: If you’re looking to purchase pointe shoes, we ask that you please speak to your instructor prior to purchase for safety reasons to ensure your child is ready.
Our dress code ensures your child can dance safely and comfortably for their style of dance.
We believe in inclusivity and the freedom of gender expression. While you will find some details about clothes for girls vs. boys, children are welcome to choose the option that works best for them.
Acro
Girls: Mini Acro
5-7 years old
Black leotard
Beige footless tights
Bare feet
Aerial Hoops
Black leotard
Black or beige footless tights
Bare feet
Warmups (such as sweatpants, leggings and/or a sweatshirt)
Girls: Junior Acro
8-10 years old
Black leotard
Beige footless tights
Bare feet
Girls: Intermediate Acro
12+ years old
Black leotard
Black footless tights
Bare feet
Boys: All Levels
5-12+ years old
White or black fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee)
Bare feet
Ballet
Your instructor will let you know when you need any of the following additional dress code items. Character skirts, character shoes, soft block ballet slippers and pointe shoes (pre pointe must be completed prior to buying pointe shoes). Pointe shoes must be approved by the instructor.
A fitted ballet sweater or shrug in the matching colour to the leotard is an acceptable option for ballet classes.
Little Dancers
First Steps, Little Steps, Creative Movement & Bounding Boys
Girls: First Steps, Little Steps, Creative Movement
2-4 years old
Light Pink leotard
Light Pink Chiffon pull-on skirt to match leotard (optional)
Pink coloured tights to match ballet shoes
Pink coloured leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic (no drawstrings)
Boys: First Steps, Little Steps, Creative Movement & Bounding Boys
2-6 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee)
White high ankle socks
White leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastic (no drawstrings)
Girls: Pre-Primary & Primary
5-7 years old
Lilac tank or cap sleeve leotard
Lilac Chiffon skirt to match leotard (optional)
Pink coloured tights to match ballet shoes
Pink coloured leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic (no drawstrings)
Boys: Pre-Primary & Primary
5-7 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee)
White high ankle socks
White leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastics (no drawstrings)
Girls: Grades 1-3
7-10 years old
Raspberry leotard (no thin/spaghetti straps) (So Dança Raspberry)
Raspberry skirt (optional) (So Dança Raspberry)
Pink or flesh coloured tights to match ballet shoes (convertible style recommended)
Pink or flesh coloured leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic (no drawstrings)
Boys: Grades 1-3
7-10 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt or white leotard
Navy fitted shorts (above the knee) OR Navy stirrup tights
White high ankle socks
White leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastic (no drawstrings)
Girls: Grades 4-5
10-12 years old
Burgundy leotard – (no thin/spaghetti straps)
Burgundy skirt – optional
Pink or flesh coloured tights to match ballet shoes (convertible style recommended)
Pink or flesh coloured leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic
Boys: Grades 4-5
10-12 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt or white leotard
Navy fitted shorts (above the knee) OR Navy stirrup tights
White high ankle socks
White leather full-sole ballet shoes with elastic (no drawstrings preferred)
Girls: Vocational (Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 2)
13+ years old
Black leotard
Black skirt (optional)
Pink or flesh coloured tights to match ballet shoes (convertible style recommended)
Pink or flesh coloured canvas split sole ballet shoes with elastic
Boys: Vocational (Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 2 and Recreational Intermediate Ballet)
13+ years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt or white leotard
Black stirrup tights
White high ankle socks
White coloured split sole ballet shoes (no drawstrings preferred)
Hip Hop
Girls & Boys: All Levels
5-18+ years old
Tank top or short sleeve T-shirt
Leggings, sweatpants or track pants
Black Converse Chuck High Tops recommended
Street shoes that have been worn outside WILL NOT be permitted on the studio dance floors
Jazz & Contemporary
Girls: Junior Jazz 1, 2 & 3
8-10 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Beige convertible style tights to match jazz shoes
Beige leather jazz shoes
Half soles or sole savers for Lyrical/Contemporary
Boys: Junior Jazz 1, 2 & 3 & Junior Jumps & Turns
8-10 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black leather jazz shoes
Half soles or sole savers for Lyrical/Contemporary
Girls: Mini Jazz
5-7 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Beige tights to match jazz shoes – footed or convertible style
Beige leather jazz shoes
Boys: Mini Jazz
5-7 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black leather jazz shoes
Girls: Jazz & Tap Combo
5-7 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Beige tights to match jazz shoes – footed or convertible style
Beige leather jazz shoes
Black patent leather tap shoes with ribbon ties
Boys: Jazz & Tap Combo
5-7 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black leather jazz shoes
Black low heel tap shoes
Girls: Pre-Intermediate & Intermediate Jazz, Intermediate Jumps & Turns, and Recreational Intermediate Jazz
11+ years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Black convertible style tights
Black leather jazz shoes
Half soles or sole savers for Lyrical/Contemporary
Boys: Pre Intermediate & Intermediate Jazz
11+ years old
White or black fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black leather jazz shoes
Half soles or sole savers for Lyrical/Contemporary
TAP
Girls: Mini Tap
5-7 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Beige tights – footed or convertible style
Beige tap shoes with 1 ¼” Cuban heel – So Danca TA44 recommended
Boys: Mini Tap
5-7 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black low-heel tap shoes – So Danca TA-04 recommended
Girls: Jazz & Tap Combo
5-7 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Beige tights to match jazz & tap shoes – footed or convertible style
Beige leather jazz shoes
Black patent leather tap shoes with ribbon ties
Boys: Jazz & Tap Combo
5-7 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black leather jazz shoes
Black low-heel tap shoes – So Danca TA-04 recommended
Girls: Junior 1, 2 & 3 Tap
8-10 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Beige tights – footed or convertible style
Beige tap shoes with 1 ¼” Cuban heel – So Danca TA44 recommended
Boys: Junior 1, 2 & 3 Tap
8-10 years old
White fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black low-heel tap shoes – So Danca TA-04 recommended
Girls: Pre Intermediate & Intermediate
11-13 years old
Black leotard
Black fitted shorts (optional)
Black convertible style tights
Black leather tap shoes – So Danca TA200 recommended
Boys: Pre Intermediate & Intermediate
11-13 years old
White or black fitted short sleeve t-shirt
Black fitted shorts (above the knee) or jazz pants
Black socks
Black leather tap shoes – So Danca TA200 recommended