dress code

new for 2025-2026

New This Season: Dress Code items are to be purchased through the new NSDA Dress Code shop for all items specified. If you have any questions, please contact our front office faculty. We’re happy to help! 

Proper dancewear is required for all NSDA classes. Without the proper attire it is not only hard for the student to dance, but it also hinders the teacher’s ability to correct a student’s posture and body lines. NSDA requires that students are prepared for each class.  

For all classes, we ask  the following: 

  • Hair is tightly secured off the face and neck, preferably in a ponytail or bun. 

  • No loose hanging earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or rings that extend from the hand. 

  • Student’s initials placed in all shoes, attire, and bags used for dancing.

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LITTLE STARS (AGES 2-6)

  • Twinkle Tots (Ages 2-3)

    Any color leotard or dress 
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
    Color: Classic Pink
    Ballet Shoes: No Tie Student Ballet Shoe
    Dance Bag: Optional
    Hair is required to be securely up

    Shop Required Attire

  • CREATIVE TAP & TWIRL (Ages 3-4)

    Any color Tank Bow or Camisole Dress 
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights
    Color: Classic Pink
    Ballet Shoes: No Tie Student Ballet Shoe
    Tap Shoes: Easy On Student Tap Shoe
    Dance Bag: Optional
    Hair is required to be securely up

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  • COMBO I & COMBO I/II (Ages 5-6)

    Seamless Tank or Basic Adjustable Strap Leotard
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
    Color: Classic Pink
    NSDA will provide tights for Showcase performance
    Ballet Shoes: No Tie Student Ballet Shoe
    Tap Shoes: Easy On Student Tap Shoe
    Hair is required to be securely up in ponytail or bun

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  • COMBO MOVE & GROOVE Tap/Jazz (Ages 5-6)

    Any combination of: Leotard, Shorts and/or Sports Bra
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
    Color: Lighter skin tones: Dark Tan or
    Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Toast
    Jazz Shoes: Lighter skin tones: Dark Tan or
    Warmer skin tones: Toast
    Tap Shoes: Easy On Student Tap Shoe
    Hair is required to be securely up in ponytail or bun

    Shop Required Attire

ballet

ROCK STARS BALLET (Ages 11-13) TEEN BALLET (Ages 13-18)

Leotards: Classic Strappy Back, Strappy Mesh High Neck, or Classic Pinch Front Leotard: 
- Color: Black

Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights
-Lighter skin tones: Classic Pink
         -Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Natural

Pointe Shoes: TBD (purchase from DanceMax in Marietta, GA)

Theraband: Amazon.com: THERABAND Resistance Bands Set, Professional Elastic Band For Upper & Lower Body Exercise, Strength Training without Weights, Physical Therapy, & Pilates, Blue & Black & Silver, Advanced (3 pack: blue, black, silver)

Ballet Skirt: Optional (black)

No headbands, No bows, No scrunchies, etc. Only clips and bobby pins are permissible.

No bras or sports bras under leotards

Hair is required to be in a bun using a hair net, bobby pins, and hairspray

RISING STARS BALLET (Ages 7-9)

Leotards: Classic Pinch Front or Basic Adjustable Leotard Color: Burgundy (Ballet skirt Optional)

Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
            -Lighter skin tones: Classic Pink
            -Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Natural

Shoes: Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe
            -Lighter skin tones: Classic Pink
            -Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Natural

No headbands, No bows, No scrunchies, etc. Only clips and bobby pins are permissible.

No bras or sports bras under leotards

Hair is required to be in a bun using a hair net, bobby pins, and hairspray

Shop required attire

ROCK STARS BALLET (Ages 11-13) TEEN BALLET (Ages 13-18)

Leotards: Classic Strappy Back, Strappy Mesh High Neck, or Classic Pinch Front Leotard
- Color: Black

Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
-Lighter skin tones: Classic Pink
         -Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Natural

Shoes: Stretch Canvas Ballet Shoe
          -Lighter skin tones: Classic Pink
          -Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Natural

Ballet Skirt: Optional (black)

No headbands, No bows, No scrunchies, etc. Only clips and bobby pins are permissible.

No bras or sports bras under leotards

Hair is required to be in a bun using a hair net, bobby pins, and hairspray

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All Other Classes

  • Twinkle Tots (Ages 2-3)

    Any color leotard or dress 
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
    Color: Classic Pink
    Ballet Shoes: No Tie Student Ballet Shoe
    Dance Bag: Optional
    Hair is required to be securely up

    Shop Required Attire

  • CREATIVE TAP & TWIRL (Ages 3-4)

    Any color Tank Bow or Camisole Dress 
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights
    Color: Classic Pink
    Ballet Shoes: No Tie Student Ballet Shoe
    Tap Shoes: Easy On Student Tap Shoe
    Dance Bag: Optional
    Hair is required to be securely up

    Shop the Look

  • COMBO I & COMBO I/II (Ages 5-6)

    Seamless Tank or Basic Adjustable Strap Leotard
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
    Color: Classic Pink
    NSDA will provide tights for Showcase performance
    Ballet Shoes: No Tie Student Ballet Shoe
    Tap Shoes: Easy On Student Tap Shoe
    Hair is required to be securely up in ponytail or bun

    Shop Now

  • COMBO MOVE & GROOVE Tap/Jazz (Ages 5-6)

    Any combination of: Leotard, Shorts and/or Sports Bra
    Tights: Color-flow Convertible Tights 
    Color: Lighter skin tones: Dark Tan or
    Warmer skin tones: Chestnut or Toast
    Jazz Shoes: Lighter skin tones: Dark Tan or
    Warmer skin tones: Toast
    Tap Shoes: Easy On Student Tap Shoe
    Hair is required to be securely up in ponytail or bun

    Shop Required Attire