In Studio Dress Code
An important part of your child’s dance & theater arts education is being “class ready”.
WR Arts’ dress code supports a well-focused arts class experience. Be sure your child is prepared to create in the class dress codes as noted below. Students not in dress code/ teacher approved attire will be required to observe class or will be asked to remove any distracting items of clothing/ accessories.
Hair must be worn in a ponytail or bun for Ballet classes or neatly pulled off of the face in a secure ponytail for all other classes. If your child has short hair, please secure hair off of the face with clips or a headband. Children with longer hair should also secure hair back with a headband.
Keep jewelry (Oversized earrings, necklaces, crowns,etc.) to a minimum! Small earrings and light bracelets are welcome. NO ELECTRONIC WEARABLES (eg. smartwatches) unless students can show that the device is NOT a distraction. In the event your child is unable to focus in class due to the wearable, we will require the device is placed in their dance bag for the duration of class.
Leotards, tights, and shoes can be purchased online through Discount Dance Supply & Amazon but we encourage checking with local dance shops to enrich your child's dance experience.
If you need assistance with obtaining your child’s basic dress code needs, WR Arts can size your child and order shoes/ leotards/ tights as needed. Costs will be reviewed before ordering. Your card on file will be charged the cost of the order plus a $30.00 convenience fee, after fitting.
WR Arts universal dress code color is BLACK. While we encourage the continued institution of level-specific dress codes, having an all black option is welcome as an alternative. We request your child wear the assigned dress code colors noted below but or black leotards, leggings, tights (for Modern class only) sweatsuits, etc. are welcome as a general alternative.
WR Arts will be instituting Photo Days where notice will be given and students are required to attend IN DRESS CODE for photo and video recording. FYI- students in attendance that have waived our use of their image for external use are still required to attend class in the day’s dress code, to support class morale! Details to come.
Class-Specific Dress Codes:
Saturday Programming: Any Leotard and Tights combination + Class type required shoe(s). Ballet skirts are welcome for Ballet/ Tap Combo cuties!
Level 1 Classes: LIGHT PINK or LIGHT BLUE
Level 2 Classes: LIGHT BLUE, NAVY, or ROYAL BLUE
Level 2 /3 Classes: NAVY, ROYAL BLUE or BLACK leotard. Ballet pink or flesh toned tights for ballet; Footless flesh toned or footless Black tights for Modern, Tap, and Jazz. Jazz pants/ bootcut leggings may be worn in Tap and Jazz as well.
Modern and Jazz: Your leveled leotard color or BLACK leotard with black tights, leggings, or wide-legged pants. Shorts welcome; Shorts should have an inseam NO SHORTER than 3’’
Tap 1: Leotards, leggings, and/ or tights in your level appropriate color is requested
Tap Level 2 & 3: Leotards, leggings, and/ or tights are requested but WELL FITTING (shouldn’t impede movement) “street clothing” welcome
Theater (Creative Theater, Drama, Musical Theater, Scene Study, Voice): No color assigned. Must attend in clothing that is easy to move in (Leggings, Sweatpants, Shorts, Well-fitting Tees) Skirts & or Dresses are not recommended. Please wear shorts under skirts/ dresses, if choosing to wear these items.
Hip Hop: No color assigned. Leggings and sweats are welcome. Kids will need CLEAN sneakers with Non-Marking soles (gum sole or noted by manufactured) We request that they carry their spare shoes vs. wearing them into the studio. Shorts should have an inseam NO SHORTER than 3’’
WR ALL-GENDER: White, Black or Level colored T-Shirt with BLACK leggings. NO wording on tees, with the exception of WR:ARTS studio tees. Please be sure T-shirts are well fitted.
If you’d like WR Arts to order your child’s uniform, contact us. Additional fees will apply.
Recommended in-person shopping experiences:
Capezio Flagship: 1650 Broadway 2nd floor • Theater District/ Manhattan
Bloch: 51 Columbus Ave in Lincoln Plaza • Manhattan
On Stage (great variety of brand options): 49 W. 37th Street • Manhattan
La Rosa Dancewear: 272 5th Ave • Park Slope/ Brooklyn
Grand Prix Dance: 7523 5th Avenue • Bay Ridge/ Brooklyn
Additional Dress Code Notes:
If wearing a mask, please do not add “mask chains”
Photography days WILL be instituted where students MUST attend class in class appropriate dress code. Advance notice will be shared and students noted on our “No photos or internal use only” photography waiver will be removed from any promotional images or recorded moments.