All dancers should have their hair securely pulled back away from the face. Jewelry, wristbands, and watches should be left at home. Dancers should bring their belongings in a dance bag and change their shoes at the studio.
We recommend purchasing everything your child needs for class conveniently through our online store. Ordered items will be delivered right to your home!
Visit our store headquarters HERE.
You can also purchase dancewear locally.
Jete Dance Wear
4312 Holland Road #117,
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Mention Music in Motion to receive a 10% discount
Read more about specific class requirements below and contact the studio with any questions.
Ballet Classes:
Leotard: Solid black leotard. No removable skirts or tutus.
Tights: Pink “convertible” style tights (to transition from footed to bare feet). Tights should be worn under leotards.
Shoes: Pink canvas or leather ballet slippers
Modern and Lyrical Classes:
Clothing: Form fitted clothing is required. Students can wear leotards (of any color or pattern) or fitted tank tops with leggings, tights, or dance shorts. Dance dresses (leotard with attached skirt) as well as gymnastics style "biketards" are also allowed.
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style. Tights should be worn under leotards, dance dresses, or dance shorts.
Shoes: Barefeet for modern and contemporary classes. "Lyrical" half-sole dance shoes for lyrical class.
Jazz Classes:
Clothing: Form-fitted clothing is required. Students can wear leotards (of any color or pattern) or fitted tank tops with leggings, tights, or dance shorts. Dance dresses (leotard with attached skirt) as well as gymnastics style "biketards" are also allowed.
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style. Tights should be worn under leotards, dance dresses, or dance shorts.
Shoes: Tan slip-on jazz shoes
Acro Classes:
Clothing: Form-fitted clothing is required. Students can wear leotards (of any color or pattern) or fitted tank tops with leggings, tights, or dance shorts. Dance dresses (leotard with attached skirt) as well as gymnastics style "biketards" are also allowed.
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style. Tights should be worn under leotards, dance dresses, or dance shorts.
Shoes: Barefeet or canvas "half-sole" shoes
Musical Theater Classes:
Clothing: Form-fitted clothing is required. Students can wear leotards or fitted tank tops with leggings, tights, or dance shorts.
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style. Tights should be worn under leotards, dance dresses, or dance shorts.
Shoes: Tan slip-on jazz shoes
Tap Classes:
Clothing: Form-fitted clothing is required. Students can wear leotards or fitted tank tops with leggings, tights, or dance shorts.
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style.
Shoes: Tan mary-jane buckle style tap shoes* (level 1 only), tan oxford-style "tie-up" tap shoes for level 2 and up tap classes.
*Please remove clip-on bows. Velcro is ideal over a buckle. "Ties" can be replaced with a hair elastic so dancers can easily slip on.
Hip Hop Classes:
Clothing: Clothing should allow movement. No jeans allowed. Students can wear leotards, t-shirts, or tank tops on top. On the bottom, students can wear leggings, jazz pants, dance shorts, athletic shorts, or athletic pants.
Shoes: Dance sneakers or supportive clean tennis shoes (reserved for dance only)
Other: Knee pads are optional
