What Your Dancer Needs to Get Started at MC Dance

Maggie Collum
Jul 19
3 min read

Updated: Jul 20

At MC Dance, we believe dancers thrive when they look and feel the part! Proper dance attire helps build discipline, confidence, and a sense of community in every class. Whether you’re a brand new dance family or returning for another exciting season, here’s everything you need to get your dancer ready for class.

👱‍♀️ Hair Guidelines

All classes: Hair must be pulled back in a pony and away from the face.
Ballet classes: Hair must be in a secure bun, pinned or clipped away from the face.

ESSENTIALS:

💃 Class Attire & Shoes

Each class has specific attire and shoe requirements. Please make sure your dancer arrives dressed properly—this helps ensure consistency and comfort for every child. If your child does not have the correct shoes, they will need to purchase the proper ones before performances or showcases.

🩰 Tiny Tot / Ballet & Tumble

Pink skirted leotard, pink tights
- Pink Skirted Leotard https://amzn.to/3UjBcVd
- Pink Tights https://amzn.to/4nURJwm
Ballet shoes (no bows or ties)- purchase at the MC DANCE BOUTIQUE
Hair in a secure bun

Funky Tots

Activewear
Black Sequin High top sneakers: https://amzn.to/3GX4Z2V

Ballet/Tap Combo (Ages 2–2nd grade)

Black skirted leotard, pink tights
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Pink Tights https://amzn.to/4nURJwm
Shoes: Black patent buckle tap shoes + ballet shoe
- Black buckle Patent Tap Shoes https://amzn.to/4eZaN8Q

Ballet/Tap Combo (Ages 3rd grade +)

Black leotard, black skirt for ballet, pink tights
Black leotard, black shorts or leggings, pink tights
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Black Dance Girls Leggings: https://amzn.to/4lvcv4a
- Black Bootie Shorts: https://amzn.to/3Uqj4cc
- Pink Tights https://amzn.to/4nURJwm
Shoes: Black lace-up tap shoes + ballet shoes
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Black lace up tap shoes: https://amzn.to/3GJhMGj

Ballet / Pointe / Pre-Pointe

Black leotard, black skirt, pink tights
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Pink Tights https://amzn.to/4nURJwm
Ballet shoes (or pointe shoes if applicable)
Hair must be in a secure bun
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR

Jazz/Musical Theatre

Black leotard, black jazz pants or bootie shorts
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Black Dance Womens Leggings: https://amzn.to/4nScSY5
- Black Dance Girls Leggings: https://amzn.to/4lvcv4a
- Black Bootie Shorts: https://amzn.to/3Uqj4cc
Shoes: Tan jazz shoes
- Shop Jazz Shoes on Amazon

Lyrical / Contemporary

Black leotard, black pants or shorts
Shoes: Lyrical turner shoes
🩰 Shop Lyrical Turners on Amazon

Tap

Black leotard, black jazz pants or bootie shorts
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Black Dance Womens Leggings: https://amzn.to/4nScSY5
- Black Dance Girls Leggings: https://amzn.to/4lvcv4a
- Black Bootie Shorts: https://amzn.to/3Uqj4cc
Shoes: Black lace-up tap shoes https://amzn.to/3GJhMGj

Hip Hop (3rd grade +)/Groove Crew

Comfortable athletic wear
Shoes: Black high-top hip hop shoes (Plain Black Leather OR Black Glitter Sparkle)
👟 Shop Hip Hop Shoes on Amazon
Girls- Black Glitter: https://amzn.to/4nYHvLu

Mini Hip Hop

Black high-top light-up shoes
👟 Shop Mini Hip Hop Light-Up Shoes on Amazon

Jazz/Acro & Acro

Black leotard or biketard, black shorts or leggings
- Black Biketards: https://amzn.to/4o30e8U
- Black Leotards: https://amzn.to/4nZ9IBR
- Black Dance Womens Leggings: https://amzn.to/4nScSY5
- Black Dance Girls Leggings: https://amzn.to/4lvcv4a
- Black Bootie Shorts: https://amzn.to/3Uqj4cc
Shoes: Tan jazz shoes or barefoot (Acro only)
- Jazz Shoes: https://amzn.to/4lvcSvA