Premier Dance Academy in Northern Virginia
DAV Dress Code
General Guidelines
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Hair: Hair should be neatly secured away from the face before class so dancers can move freely and stay focused. For all Youth and Academy ballet classes, hair is required to be worn in a traditional ballet bun. New to ballet buns? We’re here to help! Our DAV team is happy to lend a hand with bun-making, and we have complimentary bun kits available for any dancer who needs one — everything you need to get ballet-ready and into the studio!
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Dancewear: Dancers should arrive in fitted, class-appropriate dancewear that allows them to move comfortably. Proper dance attire also helps our teachers clearly see alignment and technique so they can provide safe and effective corrections.
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Dance Shoes: Don’t forget your dance shoes! Dancers should bring the appropriate shoes for each style and keep dance shoes clean by wearing them inside the studio only. Combo classes should bring both shoes to each class.
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Jewelry: Keep it simple! Small stud earrings are welcome, but necklaces, bracelets, watches, and large or dangling earrings should be left at home for the safety and comfort of all dancers.
Not sure what your dancer needs? Check the dress code for your dancer’s specific class or reach out to the DAV team — we’re always happy to help you get dance-ready!
Dress Code by Dance Style
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Little Dancer - Pink leather ballet shoes with pink ballet tights
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Youth - Level color leotard, pink or skin tone tights, canvas ballet shoes (tights and shoes should match), hair in a bun
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Boys - White t-shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, black ballet shoes
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Pre-pointe - Level color leotard, convertible pink or skin tone tights, barefoot, hair in a bun
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Girls: Level-color leotard, convertible suntan or skin-tone tights, or black jazz pants, shorts, or leggings, barefoot or socks, hair in a bun or ponytail
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Boys: White shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, barefoot or socks
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Girls and boys: T-shirts and baggy pants allowed, clean sneakers (ideally used only for class), hair in a ponytail.
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Girls - Level color leotard, suntan or skin tone tights, or black jazz pants, shorts, or leggings, jazz shoes (shoes should match tights), hair in a bun or ponytail
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Boys - White t-shirt, black jazz pants or leggings, black jazz shoes
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Girls: Level-color leotard, convertible pink or skin-tone tights, hair in a bun or ponytail.
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Little Dancer: tan tap shoes
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Youth: black oxford tap shoes
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Boys: White shirt, black jazz pants or leggings
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Little Dancer: black tap shoes
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Youth: black oxford tap shoes
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Get everything you need for class and show your DAV spirit!
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Get everything you need to dance and show your DAV spirit! Dancewear and select items are available for purchase at both our McLean and Del Ray locations, or you can shop online through our Nimbly store.
Looking for DAV gear? Visit the DAV Merch Shop to browse all of our spiritwear and represent DAV in and out of the studio!