DRESS CODE

We recommend purchasing everything your child needs for class conveniently through our online store. Ordered items will be delivered right to your home!

Visit the online store HERE or use this QR code to shop. 

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

Walmart and Target both carry appropriate dance-wear items like leotards, tights and shoes for ages 2-6.

View our dress code cheat sheet here or take a look at the detailed dress code for dancers below.

For all dancers:

• Secure hair neatly away from the face in a ponytail for long hair or using clips/headband for short hair. Wearing hair down or half up half down is not permitted in any class for safety reasons.

• Ballet students enrolled in Level 1 (ages 7 and 8) and above must wear their hair in a bun to ballet class.

• NO jewelry, wristbands, bracelets, watches, or necklaces are permitted in any class. Leave these items at home so they do not get lost as we will ask students to remove them for safety reasons.

• Form-fitting dance warm-ups are permitted on cold-weather days for the first portion of class.

• Absolutely no street clothes, jean shorts, etc. Appropriate dance attire is required for all classes.

• Remove street shoes before entering the studio to protect our dance floors. Dancers should bring their belongings in a dance bag and change their shoes at the studio.

• Please bring a water bottle to class.
• Please write your student's name on their dance shoes, personal belongings, and dance bag.

Dance With Me Classes:

Children: Any easy to move in, cotton play clothes are perfect. We recommend shorts, leggings, or skorts for girls. Dancewear for girls is not required but is welcome. Sweatpants or athletic shorts are recommended for boys. No jeans. Students may wear tennis shoes, bare feet, or ballet slippers.

Adults: Adults will be moving along with their children including sitting on the floor. Easy to move in athletic clothes and comfortable tennis shoes recommended.

Intro to Dance and Kinderdance Classes:

Leotard: Any color or style dance dress. Leotards may have skirts attached. No removable skirts or tutus. No old dance costumes.
Tights: “Convertible” style tights (to transition from footed to bare feet) in ballet pink or tan. Tights should be worn under leotards, dance dresses, or dance shorts.
Shoes: Pink leather ballet slippers (ideally with no tie)

Combo Classes

Leotard: Any color or style dance dress or leotard. Leotards may have skirts attached. No removable skirts or tutus.
Tights: “Convertible” style tights (to transition from footed to bare feet) in ballet pink or tan. Tights should be worn under leotards, dance dresses, or dance shorts.
Shoes: Pink leather ballet slippers (ideally with no tie), tan mary jane style tap shoes with elastic closure (tap only), clean tennis shoes that will be for dance only and not worn outside the studio (hip hop only). For tap shoes, a velcro closure is preferred over a buckle when possible. This allows dancers to easily and independently put their tap shoes on.

Please leave accessories such as wands, tiaras, purses, and stuffed animals at home. We may allow comfort items for some students on a case-by-case basis.

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. Leggings and tights are highly recommended over dance shorts for floor work. 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: Bare feet 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 (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

Tap 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 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 (of any color or pattern), t-shirts, or tank tops on top. On the bottom, students can wear leggings, jazz pants, dance shorts, athletic shorts, or athletic pants. Dance dresses (leotard with attached skirt) as well as gymnastics style "biketards" are also allowed.
Shoes: Dance sneakers or supportive clean tennis shoes (reserved for dance only)
Other: Knee pads are optional

*We encourage dancers to wear tights that match their skin tone. As long as the tights and shoes are color-coordinated, dancers can choose tights that make them feel comfortable and confident. Our priority is creating an inclusive and welcome environment for all dancers. We understand that finding the right tights can be a difficult task! If you need assistance in matching tights to your dancer's skin tone, we're here to help. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions. As professionals, we have a plethora of resources to guide your choice. We're committed to ensuring that every dancer feels valued and supported.

Ballet Classes:

Leotard: Any color leotard. Removable skirts are allowed in pointe classes.
Tights: Pink “convertible” style tights* (to transition from footed to bare feet).
Shoes: Pink canvas or leather ballet slippers

Modern, Contemporary, and Lyrical Classes: 

Clothing: Form-fitted clothing is required. Students can wear leotards or fitted tank tops with leggings, tights, or dance shorts. Leggings and tights are highly recommended over dance shorts for floor work.
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style.
Shoes: Bare feet for modern and contemporary classes. Canvas half-sole shoes for lyrical class.

Jazz 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 pull-on jazz shoes

Acro 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: 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.
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 oxford-style tap shoes

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

*We encourage dancers to wear tights that match their skin tone. As long as the tights and shoes are color-coordinated, dancers can choose tights that make them feel comfortable and confident. Our priority is creating an inclusive and welcome environment for all dancers. We understand that finding the right tights can be a difficult task! If you need assistance in matching tights to your dancer's skin tone, we're here to help. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions. As professionals, we have a plethora of resources to guide your choice. We're committed to ensuring that every dancer feels valued and supported.

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. Deodorant recommended for dancers 9+.

Breakdancing Classes: 

Clothing: Clothing should allow movement. No jeans allowed. Students can wear t-shirts or long sleeve shirts on top. On the bottom, students can wear any athletic pants.
Shoes: Dance sneakers or supportive clean tennis shoes (reserved for dance only)
Other: Knee pads and beanie required. Deodorant recommended for dancers 9+.

Boys enrolled in any other style class should contact the studio to inquire about the dress code requirements.

All Classes:

Clothing: Any athletic style clothing that allows movement. Please wear what makes you feel comfortable!
Tights: Optional. Tights if worn, should be “convertible” style.
Shoes: Canvas or leather ballet slippers (ballet only), bare feet (contemporary only), supportive tennis shoe (hip-hop only), socks (pilates + barre only)
Other: Knee pads are recommended for contemporary classes