WDA’s dress code ensures that our instructors will be able to see dancers’ alignment and positioning. Baggy clothing can mask bad habits, making corrections impossible. We also require skin colored or pink tights in order to make the lines of the leg more visible. Our dress code will also teach students discipline, helping with overall focus and energy. Dress codes go a long way in minimizing distractions and help give classes a unified look. During cold winter months, (December-March) Students are permitted to wear the following for the warm-up of their FIRST CLASS of the night or First class after a break longer than 30 minutes: Long sleeve, form-fitting sweater or shirt (NO HOODIES!) and form-fitting leggins or leg warmers (black or pink). Competitive WDA warm-ups are also permitted to be worn. If the teacher finds the warm-up to be too baggy, student will be instructed to remove. Students must take off the warm-ups immediately following warm-ups or will receive a dress code violation. Students who do not abide by our dress code will be warned twice. On the third infraction, and any infraction thereafter, they will not be permitted to participate in their dance classes and will be required to take notes on the technique/choreography they are missing. Clothing/Shoes/ Hair: All of the following uniform items can be ordered directly through Westmoreland Dance Alliance, or purchased through another dance clothes supplier. WDA recommends that all students purchase dancewear and shoes through the studio to ensure uniformity.
Preschool, Intro to Dance:
Any color leotard.
Balera Convertible tight #T90C in ballet pink or suntan or custom skin color
Balera no-tie Full sole ballet slipper #B40 or Balera split-sole Ballet Slipper #B30
Balera Low-Heel Mary Jane #B70 in black
Hair is to be worn in Ponytail, Bun or Braids. Shorter hair may be secured back with clips, or headband.
Tiny Tumble & All Levels of Acro
Any color leotard.
Convertible #T90/ #T90C suntan, pink, custom skin tone
Stirrup #T6955/ #T6955C suntan
Bare Feet
Hair is to be worn in a Bun or Braids.
Boys- Any color shirt and shorts (shirt must be tucked in.)
Hip-Hop Cuties & All Levels of Hip Hop
Any color leotard or tank top with shorts.
OR Leggings and form-fitting tank top. No loose articles of clothing permitted.
Canvas High-top Sneakers (for recital) Any sneakers acceptable for class.
Hair is to be worn in Ponytail, Bun or Braids. Shorter hair should be secured back with headband or clips, and out of child’s face.
Boys: Shorts or sweatpants. Tight fitting T-shirt.
Ballet Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4
Any solid color leotard.
Black skirt (optional.)
Pink convertible tights #T90/ #T90C
Balera split-sole Ballet Slipper #B30
Hair is to be worn in a Bun. Shorter hair should be secured back with headband or clips, and out of child’s face.
Boys: Tights or shorts, solid color form-fitting T-shirt or tank, black dress socks. Balera Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Slipper #B20 in Black
Lyrical Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4
Any solid color leotard.
Black booty shorts (optional)
Convertible #T90/ #T90C pink, suntan, custom skin tone
Stirrup #T6955/ #T6955C suntan
Balera Stretch Canvas Lyrical Turner
Hair is to be worn in a Bun or Braids. Shorter hair should be secured back with headband or clips, and out of child’s face.