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Dress Codes

TWINKLE PROGRAM DRESS CODE 

  • Twinkle Babies (3yos) -- Specific dancewear is not required for the T-Babies, though we do ask that you consider the following guidelines:​

    • dance leotard & skirt (an attached skirt is best)

    • dance tights or socks

    • ballet shoes​ (no drawstrings, please!)

  • Twinkle Toes (4yos) -- Specific dancewear is required:

    • Revolution Skirted Leotard, PINK/2094

    • Revolution Color-Flow footed tights, PINK/1007; or Freed Ballet Socks, PINK

    • Revolution Stretch Ballet Shoe, CLASSIC PINK/150; OR SoDanca 69, OR Capezio C212 (or similar style --no drawstrings)

    • Go to this page for purchasing information for Twinkles.

  • Twinkle Stars (5yos) -- Specific dancewear is required:

    • Revolution Skirted Leotard, SOFT LILAC/2091

    • Revolution Color-Flow footed tights, PINK/1007; or Freed Ballet Socks, PINK

    • Revolution Stretch Ballet Shoe, CLASSIC PINK/150; OR SoDanca 69, OR Capezio C212 (or similar style --no drawstrings)

    • Go to this page for purchasing information for Twinkles.

 

IRISH DANCE DRESS CODES

Go to this page for purchasing options for Irish Dance shoes.

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For Intro Irish through Prizewinner Irish:

TOPS: Rince Na Grá school t-shirt (one will be provided with each registration)

BOTTOMS: black shorts, black athletic "skorts",  black "skater" skirts, or black leggings.

SOCKS: white or black socks -- no-show, ankle, crew, or "poodle" (traditional)

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SHOES:

There are several good brands of Irish Dance shoes. We recommend Rutherford for most dancers. This is an Irish brand, of course, so sizes are not the same as American. Shipping is also very expensive. For this reason, we carry a “size run” of both ghillies and hard shoes in the studio so your daughter can be properly sized. In addition, we have an arrangement with a supplier located in the United States where we can get wholesale prices if the order has at least ten pairs of shoes. 

    Soft Reel Pumps (ghillies) - "Rutherford Cavan"

  • Mandatory starting at the Beginner level (not Intro Irish)

  • Intro Irish dancers may wear black ballet shoes or ghillies.

  • Retail price: $70 (plus shipping from Ireland!)...Studio price: $57   

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    Hard Shoes ("Super Flexi" - black suede sole)

  • Mandatory for Intermediate Irish (and up)

  • Dance sneakers are great for practicing at home, but they should not replace hard shoes. Please note that teachers will sometimes wear these during class because of the many hours they dance.

  • Retail Price: $160 (plus shipping from Ireland)...Studio Price: $125 :-)​

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BALLET DRESS CODES

Go to this page for purchasing options for ballet dancewear & shoes.​

  • Primary & Ballet 1​

    • Revolution Skirted Leotard, AQUA

    • Revolution Color-Flow footed tights, PINK/1007

    • Revolution Stretch Ballet Shoe, CLASSIC PINK/150; or SoDanca 69, or Capezio C212 (or similar style --no drawstrings)

  • Ballet 2​

    • BURGUNDY Revolution Classic Tank Leotard RD50003

    • Ballet skirt -- georgette/chiffon; wrap or pull-on; must provide plenty of coverage on the backside (ie: Revolution Ballet Wrap Skirt, BLACK/RD20001)

    • Revolution Color-Flow convertible tights, PINK/1057

    • Pink ballet, split-sole shoes -- Canvas or leather; Revolution, SoDanca, or Capezio are preferred.

  • Ballet 3

    • ROYAL BLUE Revolution Classic Tank Leotard RD50003

    • Ballet skirt -- georgette/chiffon; wrap or pull-on; must provide plenty of coverage on the backside (ie: Revolution Ballet Wrap Skirt, BLACK/RD20001)

    • Revolution Color-Flow convertible tights, PINK/1057

    • Pink ballet, split-sole shoes -- Canvas or leather; Revolution, SoDanca, or Capezio are preferred.

  • Ballet 4

    • NAVY Revolution -- RD50062 (women's) or RD50031 (child size)

    • Ballet skirt -- georgette/chiffon; wrap or pull-on; must provide plenty of coverage on the backside (ie: Revolution Ballet Wrap Skirt, BLACK/RD20001)

    • Revolution Color-Flow convertible tights, PINK/1057

    • Pink ballet, split-sole shoes -- Canvas or leather; Revolution, SoDanca, or Capezio are preferred.

  • Ballet 5

    • BLACK, modest leotard of your choice. Good options include: BLACK Revolution -- RD50062 (women's) or RD50031 (child size)

    • Ballet skirt -- georgette/chiffon; wrap or pull-on; must provide plenty of coverage on the backside (ie: Revolution Ballet Wrap Skirt, BLACK/RD20001)

    • Revolution Color-Flow convertible tights, PINK/1057

    • Pink ballet, split-sole shoes -- Canvas or leather

 

HOW TO WEAR YOUR HAIR

Hair must be pulled securely back for all classes.

  • For Twinkle dancers, & Primary Ballet -- bun, or ponytail

  • For Ballet 1 up -- ballet bun​

  • Irish -- ponytail, "half-up", or bun (headband for short hair)

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WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

No gum or jewelry (except stud earrings) during class.

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SUMMER CAMP DRESS CODES

  • Twinkle Camps (4 & 5 yos) -- Young dancers are not required to wear a particular class uniform during the summer camps. Campers should wear the following, however:  

    • dance leotard & skirt

    • dance tights or socks

    • ballet shoes​​ (preferred, but not required)

  • Intro Irish Camps (all ages)

    • TOPS: t-shirt 

    • BOTTOMS: shorts, athletic skorts, "skater" skirts (with shorts underneath), or leggings.

    • SOCKS: no-show, ankle, or crew

  • Beginning Ballet Camps -- New ballet dancers are not required to wear a particular class uniform during the summer camps. Campers should wear the following, however:  

    • dance leotard & skirt

    • dance tights or socks

    • ballet shoes​​ (preferred, but not required)

  • Continuing Ballet Dancers may wear the leotard from the previous year. The new dress code (color) will be required at the beginning of the new dance season (in August). 

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