Dress Code
Proper dance attire and following the dress code is required at Midwest Performing Arts. Following the dress code promotes safety, focus, respect, body positioning, professionalism, and confidence. MPA sells an assortment of leotards, tights, shoes, hair products, and more at the front desk that follows our dress code. Click here to view what we carry and sell at the studio!
Pre-Ballet
Leotard
Pink
Tights
Pink, footed or convertible
Shoes
Pink ballet shoes
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
No costumes or tutus
Fancy Feet
Leotard
Pink
Tights
Pink, footed or convertible
Shoes
Pink ballet shoes & black tap shoes
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
No costumes or tutus
Ballet
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink convertible
Shoes
Pink ballet shoes
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
No skirts
Pointe
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink convertible
Shoes
None, barefoot
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
Thera-Band, hand towel, golf ball, tennis ball
Jazz
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink, black, or tan convertible
Shoes
Black jazz shoes
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
Black or Navy leggings, fitted athletic pants or shorts placed over tights is allowed
Modern
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink, black, or tan convertible or footless
Shoes
None, barefoot
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
Black or Navy leggings, fitted athletic pants or shorts placed over tights is allowed
Hip Hop
Leotard/ Top
Black or Navy Blue leotard. Solid color shirt is allowed over leotard.
Pants
Solid Black or Blue leggings/pants
Shoes
White hip hop shoes, which can be purchased at the front desk. This shoe is required for all Hip Hop Classes and the Spring Concert of Dance.
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
No gym or outside shoes. No graphics or wording on shirts or pants.
MPA Hip Hip shoes can be purchased at the studio. This shoe is required for all Hip Hop Classes and the Spring Concert of Dance.
Boys Hip Hop Shoes: Click Here to Purchase
Tap
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink, black, or tan convertible
Shoes
Black tap shoes
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
Black leggings/shorts allowed
Musical Theater
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink, black, or tan convertible
Shoes
Younger/Senior 2/3: Tan jazz shoes
Older/Senior 4-7: Tan character heels
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Character heels must be no higher than a 2 inch heel and single ankle strap (no t-straps). Flex style is preferred if available. Examples such as Option 1, Option 2, Option 3 or others similar to these listed would be approved.
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
Black leggings/shorts allowed​​
Progressing Ballet Technique
Leotard
Black or Navy Blue
Tights
Pink convertible
Shoes
None, barefoot
Hair
Ballet bun
Other
For a list of required equipment, click here.