Dress Code

OCDP 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 for our classes. You may also see dress code items per instructor or genre by clicking the image to the left. 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 flesh tone tights, pink or flesh 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).

– 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

– Jazz & Musical Theater

  • Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and jazz shoes.

– 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

– Hip Hop

  • Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and sneakers.

– Cheer

  • Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting athletic attire and sneakers. *cheer outfits allowed

– Parent & Me

  • Non-restrictive clothing – follow the guidelines above for your dancer’s specific class. *Parents should wear athletic attire and socks or sneakers

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 flesh tone tights, pink or flesh 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

  • Non-restrictive clothing – form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and sneakers.

– Musical Theater & Jazz

  • Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and jazz shoes.

– Tap Combo

  • Leotard or form-fitting tank/t-shirt, leggings or workout bottoms, and ballet and tap shoes.