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: All of the following shoes and tights items can be ordered directly through Westmoreland Dance Alliance, or purchased through another dance clothing supplier. WDA recommends that all students purchase dancewear and shoes through the studio to ensure uniformity.
Pearl Girls
Any color solid leotard.
Weissman Convertible tight in ballet pink or suntan or custom skin color
Weissman Stirrup tight (optional)
Long hair should be pulled back in neat bun or braid(s). Shorter hair pulled off of face with headband or clips.
Sapphire Girls
Technique Nights
Any solid color leotard.
Black Skirt or black booty shorts (optional)
Weissman convertible tight in ballet pink (required for ballet class)
Weissman stirrup tight in suntan or custom skin tone (optional)
Competitive Choreography Nights
Any color or print booty shorts and sports bra. At least one piece of students outfit must be black. Students may also wear any color solid leotard.
OR WDA sports bra with WDA Shorts
Weissman Convertible tight in ballet pink, suntan or custom skin color OR Weissman Stirrup tight in suntan
Long hair should be pulled back in neat bun or braid(s). Shorter hair pulled off of face with headband or clips.
Opal Girls Technique Nights
Any color solid leotard. (sports bras may be worn underneath)
Black skirt or black booty shorts (optional)
Weissman Convertible tight in ballet pink, suntan or custom skin color
Weissman Stirrup tight in suntan (optional)
Competitive Choreography Nights
Any color or print booty short and sports bra. At least one piece of student’s outfit must be black. Students can also wear any solid color leotard. WDA sports bra with WDA Shorts are also encouraged.
Weissman Convertible tight in ballet pink, suntan or custom skin color, OR Weissman Stirrup tight in suntan
Long hair should be pulled back in a neat bun or braid(s). Shorter hair pulled off of face with headband or clips.
Emerald/ Ruby/ Diamond Girls Technique Nights
Any solid color leotard.
Black Wide Waisted Booty Shorts
Black skirt or black booty shorts (optional)
Weissman convertible tights in pink, suntan, or custom skin color.
Weissman Stirrup tight in suntan (optional)
Competitive Choreography Nights
Any color or print booty short and sports bra. At least one piece of student’s outfit must be black. Students can also wear any solid color leotard. OR WDA sports bra with WDA Shorts are encouraged.
Weissman Convertible tight in ballet pink, suntan or custom skin color, OR Weissman Stirrup tight in suntan
Long hair should be pulled back in a neat bun or braid(s). Shorter hair pulled off of face with headband or clips.
Pearl, Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, and Ruby Boys Black shorts or black track pant, plain white tank top or t-shirt, black dress socks.
Shoes: All of the following shoes are can be ordered directly through Westmoreland Dance Alliance. .
Acrobatics/Gymnastics (Girls and Boys, Beginner- Advanced) Bare feet
Ballet Girls: Pearl, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamond Weissman Leather or Canvas Split- Sole Ballet Slipper in Ballet Pink
Ballet Boys: Pearl, Sapphire, Opal, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond* Weissman Canvas or Leather Split-Sole Ballet Slipper in Black
Hip Hop Girls: Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamond Glitter Weissman Sneakers (for recital) Any clean sneakers that are not worn outdoors is acceptable for class.
Hip Hop Boys: Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby, & Diamond Glitter Weissman Sneakers (for recital) Any clean sneakers not worn outdoors is acceptable for class.
Jazz Girls: Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Capezio E-series Jazz Shoe- caramel
Jazz Boys: Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond Capezio E-series Jazz Shoe- Black
Pointe Dancers need to choose the brand that fits them best. (Ms. Nicole, our ballet instructor, and the knowledgeable staff at Dance stores are available to help dancers choose the best pointe shoe. Please do not wear new pointe shoes until they have been approved by Ms. Nicole.)
Stretch/Strengthen/Condition (Girls and Boys) Bare feet or Bloch Socks
Tap (Girls: Pearl) Balera Low-Heel Mary Jane in black
Tap (Boys: Opal, Pearl, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond) Weissman Slip-on Tap- Black
Tap (Girls: Opal, Sapphire, Emerald, Ruby & Diamond) Weissman Lace up Tap- Black