Dress Code
SoCa Arts does not require a certain dress code for classes (unless stated at the end of a class description) however, below is the recommended class attire. You may also see dress code items by genre by visiting our online dancewear shop.
Street clothes such as baggy t-shirts, jeans, dresses, or open-toe shoes are not permitted. This is for the safety of your dancer.
Ballet
Girls: Leotard (pink or black preferred), pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay for ages 7-12). Tutus are permitted up to age 6. Ages 7-12 wrap skirts only, please. Hair is to be tied back, preferably in a bun.
Boys: white or black t-shirt, black leggings/stretchy bottoms, black canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay for ages 7-12).
Cheer & Pom
Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting athletic attire and sneakers. *cheer outfits allowed
Combo Classes
Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and ballet or jazz shoes. *Optional skirt or tutu following ballet guidelines above
Hip Hop
Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and sneakers.
Jazz & Musical Theater
Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and jazz shoes.
Parent & Me
Non-restrictive clothing – follow the guidelines above for your dancer’s specific class. *Parents should wear athletic attire and socks or sneakers
Tap
Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and tap shoes. *For combo dance use ballet attire and include tap and ballet shoes
Starlettes Dress Code – Team members should wear proper dance clothes for their genre of dance. The dress code is as follows:
Ballet
Girls: Black leotard, pink or skin tone tights, pink or skin tone canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay). Hair is to be tied back, preferably in a bun.
Boys: white or black t-shirt, black leggings/stretchy bottoms, black canvas or leather ballet shoes (split sole okay).
Hip Hop / K-Pop
Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and sneakers.
Musical Theater
Black leotard, black leggings or workout bottoms, and black jazz shoes.
