Studio West Dance Attire

Our dress code is designed to create unity and discipline, as well as to create an incentive for students to attain the next level of achievement.  Starting in Fall 2021, a new SWDA-branded, leotard line-up through Corps Dancewear will be required for all ballet dancers, including a SWDA-branded shirt for male dancers.

Studio Store

For your convenience, dance apparel is available for purchase at Studio West Dance Academy. Please call for more information – (360) 956-WEST; or, you can view and purchase available items through your Studio West account.  Items purchased online will be available for pick-up by 3:00 pm the next business day.

If you need help with sizing, see our newly-updated SIZING CHARTS.

Ballet

Each ballet class has specific dress codes. Find your class to see what the dress code expectation is.

  • Baby Ballet • Lilac leotard in cap sleeve style, with or without a sheer lilac dance skirt. Pink footed tights. Hair must be in ponytail or bun. Pink leather ballet flats.
  • Discover Dance • Light pink leotard in cap sleeve style. Pink footed tights. No skirt. Hair must be in ponytail or bun. Pink leather ballet flats and black patent tap shoes.
  • Pre-Ballet & Tap • Aquamarine leotard in cap sleeve style. Pink footed tights. No skirt. Hair must be in ponytail or bun. Pink leather ballet flats and black patent tap shoes.
  • Ballet 1 • Yellow leotard in cap sleeve style with princess seams. Pink footed tights. No skirt. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather ballet flats.
  • Ballet 2 • Hot pink leotard in cap sleeve style with princess seams. Pink footed tights. No skirt. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather ballet flats.
  • Ballet 3 • Mallard leotard with camisole top, pinched front, and princess seams. Pink footed tights. No skirt. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather or canvas ballet flats.
  • Ballet 4 • Hibiscus leotard with camisole top, pinched front, and princess seams. Pink footed tights. No skirt. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather or canvas ballet flats.
  • Ballet 5 • Navy leotard with camisole top, pinched front, and princess seams. Pink footed tights. Matching school-required skirt for pointe class. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather or canvas ballet flats.
  • Ballet 6 • Merlot leotard with camisole top, pinched front, and princess seams. Pink footed tights. Matching school-required skirt for pointe class. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather or canvas ballet flats.
  • Ballet 7 • Grey leotard with camisole top, pinched front, and princess seams. Pink footed tights. Matching school-required skirt for pointe class. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather or canvas ballet flats.
  • Ballet 8 • Black leotard with camisole top, pinched front, and princess seams (or any SWDA-branded style leotard in black from the Corps Dancewear line-up). Pink footed tights. Matching school-required skirt for pointe class. Hair must be in a bun. Pink leather or canvas ballet flats.
  • Boys • White or color-level t-shirt with black or grey male ballet tights.  Black or white leather or canvas ballet flats.  Young boys can choose to wear black shorts instead of tights.

Lyrical/Contemporary

Requires black stretchy jazz/capri pants or shorts (at least 4-inch inseam, with or without dance tights) with a leotard in any chosen color.  A contemporary ballet half-shoe is recommended, but some instructors prefer black or nude socks.  Check with the instructor for details.

Jazz

Requires black stretchy jazz/capri pants (with or without dance tights) with a leotard in any chosen color.  A tan jazz shoe (boot) is recommended, but some instructors prefer a contemporary ballet half-shoe.  Check with the instructor for details.

Tap

Requires black tap shoes and black stretchy jazz/capri pants (with or without dance tights) with a leotard in any chosen color.

Hip Hop

For Hip Hop “studio only” black and white (not just one color, but both black and white) tennis shoes are required.  Lace-up shoes are preferred. Comfortable, loose fitting clothing is recommended for Hip Hop. No jeans, skirts, or wedge shoes. Advanced students can wear appropriate crop-tops (not too short).

Jewelry Policy

For all classes, please keep jewelry to a minimum: no bracelets, watches, necklaces or large earrings are to be worn for safety reasons. Small earrings are acceptable.