Uniform Guide 2025/26
Welcome to City Dance Corps Youth Program Family!
We are beyond excited to have your dancer join us this season.
Below, you’ll find the mandatory uniform requirements by program and level.
All uniform pieces can be purchased at the City Dance Corps Shop.
Pre-orders are required to guarantee your child has their uniform in time for their first class.
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
Uniforms are mandatory as they help to create and maintain focus, discipline, and unity in the studio.
~ Hair should always be pushed back, out of a dancer's face and tied up neatly.​
~ Bulky and/or excessive amounts of jewellery are strictly prohibited for safety reasons.


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City Dance Corps T-Shirt (any colour) available for purchase online or in our dance shop.
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
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Track pants, leggings or shorts.
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses
SHOES
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Clean Indoor Runners
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Not accepted: Socks, Bare feet, outdoor shoes boots
HAIR
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Pulled off face



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Pink Leotard (tank, cap or long sleeve) - girls
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Plain White T-shirt - boys
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Dance Cover-up sweater (Optional)
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms etc
BOTTOMS
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Pink Ballet skirt - girls
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Pink/Skin Tone Ballet Tights
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Black Shorts or Black Dance pants - boys
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Track pants
SHOES
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Pink Ballet Slippers with Elastic - girls
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Black Ballet slippers - boys
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, runners, gymnastics slippers
HAIR
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Bun, Pulled off face


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Black Leotard (any sleeve length) - girls
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Black T-shirt or Tank Top - boys
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
BOTTOMS
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Black Leggings
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Black Bike Shorts or Unitard
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Skirts
SHOES
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Black Tap Shoes
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots
HAIR
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Bun/ Pulled off face


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Black Leotard
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Black T-shirt or Tank Top
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms etc
BOTTOMS
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Black Leggings
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Black Bike Shorts or Unitard
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Black dance skirt (optional)
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses
SHOES
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Ballet Slippers
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Jazz Shoes
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Bare feet
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots
HAIR
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Bun/ Pulled off face


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Black Leotard
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Plain Black T-shirt or Tank Top - boys
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
BOTTOMS
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Black Leggings
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Black Bike Shorts or Unitard
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Skirts
SHOES
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Bare feet
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, or any other dance shoe
HAIR
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Bun/ Pulled off face
BALLET (JUNIOR AGES 6 - 8)

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Navy blue leotard (any sleeve)- girls
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White T-shirt or White Tank - boys
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Dance Cover-up sweater (Optional)
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
BOTTOMS
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Pink or Skin Tone Ballet Tights (convertible) - girls
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Black Shorts or Black Dance pants - boys
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Track pants
SHOES
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Pink Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slippers- girls
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Black Ballet slippers - boys
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, runners, gymnastics slippers
HAIR
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Bun, Pulled off face

BALLET (SENIOR AGES 9 - 10)


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Navy blue sleeveless tank leotard - girls
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White T-shirt - boys
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Dance Cover-up sweater (Optional)
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
BOTTOMS
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Pink or Skin Tone Ballet Tights (convertible) - girls
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Black Shorts or Black Dance pants - boys
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Track pants
SHOES
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Pink Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slippers- girls
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Black Ballet slippers - boys
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, runners, gymnastics slippers
HAIR
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Bun, Pulled off face
RAD BALLET
Grade 1
Lilac Leotard with Short Sleeves


Grade 2 - 4
Navy blue sleeveless tank leotard (no pinch)
Pink/Skin Tone Tights - Convertible
Pin​k Ballet Slippers (Canvas, Split sole)
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Black Cuban heel character shoes:
Grade 2: 3/4 inch heel
Grade 3-4: 1 & 1/2 inch heel
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Black character skirt with blue gradient ribbons (length: mid-calf)
Grade 5 and up
Black blue sleeveless tank leotard (no pinch)
Pink/Skin Tone Tights - Convertible
Pink Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slippers
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Black Cuban heel character shoes:
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Grade 5: 1 & 1/2 inch Heel
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Black character skirt with blue gradient ribbons (length: mid-calf)
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Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate: Pointe shoes to be purchased with Ms. Esra
Boys (all levels)
Hair
Slick back bun, off of face
*Dancers will require a new, fresh uniform for examinations*
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*Examinations may require additional items like a Character Skirt and Character Shoes
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DANCE ATHLETICS
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Black Leotard (tank, cap or long sleeve) - girls
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T-shirt - boys
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
BOTTOMS
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Black leggings, shorts, bike shorts
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Track pants, Skirts
SHOES
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Bare feet
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, runners, gymnastics slippers
HAIR
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Bun, Pulled off face

HIP HOP/STREET DANCE


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CDC t-shirt (any colour, available in our dance shop)
Not accepted: Crop tops, bikini tops, exposed sports bras, Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories on them
BOTTOMS
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Track pants, shorts
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Skirts
SHOES
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Clean, Indoor Runners
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, ballet shoes
HAIR
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Pulled off face
JAZZ/CONTEMPORARY
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Black Leotard (tank, cap or long sleeve) - girls
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Black or White T-shirt - boys
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Dance Cover-up sweater (Optional)
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Not accepted: Zip-up hoodies, Crop tops, sports bras, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms
BOTTOMS
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Black leggings, bike shorts
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Track pants, Skirts
SHOES
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Black Jazz Shoes
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Barefoot, Foot Undies, Socks (TEEN Contemporary ONLY)
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, runners, gymnastics slippers
HAIR
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Pulled off face

TAP
TOP
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Black Leotard (Any sleeve length) - girls
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Black T-shirt or Tank Top - boys
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms, etc
BOTTOMS
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Black Leggings, Bike Shorts, tights
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Skirts, Track Pants
SHOES
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Black Tap Shoes
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots
HAIR
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Pulled off face

MUSICAL THEATRE

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Black Leotard
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Black T-shirt or Tank Top
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Not accepted: Zip up hoodies, tops with accessories like fringe, ribbons, strings, pom poms etc
BOTTOMS
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Black leggings, shorts, athletic pants
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Not accepted: Jeans, Dresses, Track pants, Skirts
SHOES
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Jazz shoes or clean indoor runners
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Not accepted: Socks, outdoor shoes, boots, gymnastics slippers
HAIR
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Pulled off face
FAQs
Why are proper dance uniforms important for kids attending dance classes?
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Movement gets easier when clothing isn't fighting against it. That's the whole idea behind dance class uniform requirements for kids. The right fit lets instructors actually see body lines too, which matters for correcting technique early on.
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What should young dancers wear for ballet classes to ensure comfort and proper movement?
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A fitted leotard, tights, and proper ballet shoes cover the basics. Ballet uniform requirements for young dancers exist mainly so instructors can spot posture and alignment clearly, not because loose clothing looks wrong in the room.
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How should kids dress for contemporary dance classes at City Dance Corps Youth?
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Something stretchy and fitted works best, nothing too baggy or restrictive. Contemporary dance class clothing for kids tend to be tight tops and either shorts or leggings so that dancers can manoeuvre through floor work without fabric blocking their movement.
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How can parents prepare the right dance attire for their child’s classes?
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Start with what the specific class actually requires, since ballet and hip hop don't share the same expectations. A simple dance studio uniform guide for parents usually lists exactly what to buy, so there's no guessing involved.
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What is the youth dance class dress code in Toronto at City Dance Corps?
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Fitted, comfortable, and appropriate for the class style, that's the general rule behind the youth dance class dress code in Toronto. Specific requirements shift a bit depending on whether a dancer's in ballet, hip hop, or contemporary.
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What are the City Dance Corps Youth uniform requirements for different dance classes?
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Requirements vary by style, since ballet calls for leotards and tights while hip hop leans more casual. City Dance Corps youth uniform requirements are listed per class, so parents can check exactly what's needed before the first session.


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