Dress Code

VDC DRESS CODE & UNIFORM GUIDE

At Virtuous Dance Center (VDC), proper dance attire is an important part of each dancer’s training. Our dress code allows instructors to clearly see alignment and technique while helping dancers develop discipline, confidence, and professionalism. Appropriate shoes and secured hair help keep dancers safe.

All dancers are expected to arrive to class in the appropriate attire with hair properly secured.

Thank you for helping us keep VDC classrooms safe, professional, and focused on great dance training!

BALLET ATTIRE

Hair must be secured and away from the dancer’s face. Long hair should be secured in a neat ballet bun.

Please use hair pins, clips, hairnets, and hairspray as needed to keep hair secure throughout class.

Ponytails and messy hairstyles are not appropriate for ballet class.

Dancers with short hair should secure their hair away from the face as much as possible.

Dancers must wear the VDC-approved leotard color assigned to their class or level for every ballet class.

Tiny Ballet – Pink any style
Ballet 1 (45 Minutes) – Sky Blue
Ballet 1 – Peacock
Ballet 2- Navy
Ballet 3 & Pointe – Black Cherry
Boys fitted white or color class shirt and black short or leggings

Tights

Ballet tights should be clean, properly fitted, and free of holes or runs. Here at VDC we recommend that tights match shoes and dancer skin colors.

If you would like to order your tights from us we offer the following colors:

Ballet Pink
Lt. Suntan
Warm Sand
Hazelnut
Cocoa
Black

BALLET FLAT SHOES

Ballet shoes should fit like a second skin, snug and secure with no extra fabric. Never buy soft ballet shoes with “growing room,” as loose fabric can cause tripping or blisters. Ballet shoes should coordinate with the dancer’s tights whenever possible to create a clean, continuous line through the leg and foot.

Tiny classes: Girls – skin or pink color full leather sole or canvas with no drawstrings. Boys – skin or black color full leather sole or canvas with no drawstrings

All classes 1-3: Skin color split soles canvas ballet flats. Boys- Black or skin color split soles canvas ballet flats.

If you would like to order your shoes from us we offer the following colors:

Ballet Pink
Lt. Suntan
Warm Sand
Hazelnut
Cocoa
Black

POINTE SHOES

Pointe shoes must be professionally fitted and appropriate for the individual dancer’s feet, strength, and technical needs.

Dancers beginning pointe should receive instructor approval before purchasing pointe shoes.

Brand and style of dancer’s personal choice. We recommend in-person professional fittings through Liesl Dancewear in Woodbridge,especially for a dancer’s first pair. Pointe shoes traditionally do not come in a variety of colors; however, we recommend pancaking the dancer’s pointe shoes to coordinate with the dancer’s tights whenever possible to create a clean, continuous line through the leg and foot. For a step-by-step guide to pancaking your pointe shoes please visit https://pointemagazine.com/how-to-pancake-pointe-shoes/

TAP ATTIRE

Dancers should wear fitted dancewear that allows instructors to clearly see body placement and alignment.

Tap shoes must be appropriate for the dancer’s assigned class and level.

Please make sure shoes are properly fitted, securely fastened, and for our younger dancers clearly labeled with the dancer’s name.

Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the dancer’s face so it does not interfere with movement, turns, or instruction.

TAP SHOES

Tiny classes: any Mary Jane black tap shoes

Tap 1-2 and adaptive: any black non split sole oxford black shoes (we recommend Chloe and Maud Tap shoes)

Tap 3: any oxford color type shoes (we recommend Jason Samuel Smith)

JAZZ ATTIRE

Dancers should wear:

Any solid color fitted leotard
Black dance shorts, bike shorts, leggings, or jazz pants

Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the dancer’s face so it does not interfere with movement, turns, or instruction.

JAZZ SHOES:

Dancers skin color slip-on jazz shoes with no laces, unless otherwise instructed

MODERN/CONTEMPORARY AND MOVEMENT & TEXTURES ATTIRE

Dancers should wear fitted dancewear such as:

Leotard
Fitted dance top
Black bike shorts
Leggings or other instructor-approved dancewear

Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the dancer’s face so it does not interfere with movement, turns, or instruction.

Classes may be performed barefoot or in instructor-approved footwear, depending on the class.

ACRO

Dancers should wear:

Any color fitted leotard
Black dance shorts, bike shorts, or leggings.

Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the dancer’s face so it does not interfere with movement, turns, or instruction.

HIP HOP ATTIRE

Dancers should wear comfortable, loose, or stretchy clothing that allows for a full range of movement.

Common outfit choices include oversized or graphic t-shirts, tank tops, sweatpants, joggers, and leggings.

Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the dancer’s face so it does not interfere with movement or instruction.

HIP HOP SHOES:

All dancers must wear white clean, dedicated, flat-bottomed sneakers or lightweight dance sneakers with non-marking soles that are never worn outside the studio.(please change shoes in the studio before and after class)

HAIR REQUIREMENTS

Hair must be secured and away from the dancer’s face for all dance classes.

Ballet

Long hair should be secured in a neat ballet bun unless otherwise instructed.

Please use hair pins, clips, hairnets, and hairspray as needed to keep hair secure throughout class.

Ponytails and messy hairstyles are not appropriate for ballet class.

Dancers with short hair should secure their hair away from the face as much as possible.

Other Dance Classes

Hair should be securely pulled back and away from the dancer’s face so it does not interfere with movement, turns, or instruction.

SHOE REQUIREMENTS

BALLET SHOES

Ballet flat shoes should fit like a second skin, snug and secure with no extra fabric. Toes must lie flat inside the shoe without curling or overlapping, but they should not be pinched or crushed. Never buy ballet shoes with “growing room,” as loose fabric can cause tripping or blisters

Tiny classes: Girls – skin or pink color full leather sole or canvas with no drawstrings. Boys – skin or black color full leather sole or canvas with no drawstrings

All classes 1-3: Skin color split soles canvas ballet flats. Boys- Black or skin color split soles canvas ballet flats.

POINTE SHOES

Brand and style of dancer’s personal choice. We recommend fittings through Liesl Dancewear in Woodbridge, especially for their first fitting

TAP SHOES

Tiny classes: any Mary Jane velcro black tap shoes preferably patent

Tap 1-2 and adaptive: any black non-split sole oxford black shoes (we recommend Chloe and Maud Tap shoes)

Tap 3 – any oxford color type shoes (we recommend Jason Samuel Smith)

JAZZ SHOES

Skin color split-sole slip-ons s jazz shoe with no laces. Brand and style of dancer’s personal choice

MODERN/ CONTEMPORARY/ MOVEMENT & TEXTURE/ACRO SHOES

No shoes required. However if the dancer requires foot protection, the dancer is welcome to use flesh-colored foot undeez, half-soles, or dance socks (for performing purposes dancers will more than likely perform barefoot).

HIP HOP SHOES

VDC DRESS CODE POLICIES

To maintain a safe, professional, and productive classroom environment:

Dancers must wear the required attire and footwear for their class.
Ballet dancers must wear the VDC-approved leotard color for their assigned level.
Dance shoes should not be worn as street shoes or outside the studio. No outdoor shoes allowed on any classroom floor at any time.
Street clothes and play clothes are not considered appropriate dance attire.
Dancewear should be properly fitted and allow instructors to see alignment and technique.
Undergarments should not be visible underneath dancewear whenever possible.
Jewelry, watches, bracelets, and other accessories should be removed before class.
Electronic devices and phones should remain outside the dance space unless permission is given by the instructor.
No gum is permitted in the dance studios.
Only water is permitted inside the studios.
Food should remain in designated waiting or eating areas.
Dancers are responsible for keeping track of their personal belongings.
Please clearly label dance shoes, bags, water bottles, jackets, and other personal items with the dancer’s name.
VDC is not responsible for lost or misplaced personal belongings.

Thank you for helping us keep VDC classrooms safe, professional, and focused on great dance training!

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ORDER YOUR LEOTARD & TIGHTS DIRECTLY FROM VDC

For your convenience, dancers can order their ballet class uniform, including the required leotard and tights, directly through Virtuous Dance Center.

Ordering through VDC makes it easier to ensure your dancer has the correct style, color, and fit for their class level.

HOW TO ORDER

For your convenience this year you can order your ballet class uniform (leotard and tights) directly from the studio. Please click on this link to order https://forms.gle/UcG9Y9tLVM6wFSYZA dont forget to review the leotard sizing chart and all VDC Uniform Requirements s prior to placing your order (all orders are non refundable). Once we receive your order we will process the payment through our Parent Portal system and bill your card on file (all orders are nonrefundable). Once your item is shipped we will send an email for you to pick up at the studio.

*** LEOTARD SIZING GUIDE***

Children size leotard guide

Adult size leotard guide

TIGHTS SIZING GUIDE

Children regular tights sizing guide

Adult regular tights sizing guide

Children specialty tights (dance dry convertible tight) sizing guide

Adult specialty tights (dance dry convertible tight) sizing guide

If you would like to order ballet shoes please stop by the front desk

***Personal note for email all leotard and tights orders must be placed by the 26 of aug.

Partner Dance Stores

Liesl Dancewear

14703 Crown Ct. Woodbridge, VA. 22193

Ellman’s Dancewear

19 S Belmont Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

You can also purchase your dance attire online through Discount Dance Supply online and use our Teacher Code to get a discount! Teacher Code: TP115481