DOXA DRESS CODE
FEMALE DANCER ATTIRE
For Lower, Intermediate, & Upper School Dancers
LEOTARD
For Level Classes, female dancers must wear a solid leotard (in any style) in their level color. See level colors below.
For Performances:
- Dancers wearing shared costumes or planning to return their costume must wear a flesh-colored camisole leotard under their costume and ballet tights; this layer is highly recommended even if you own the costume
For META / Upper School Conditioning Classes: any color leotard
For Pre-Pointe & Pointe Classes: black leotard
For Summer Open Classes: any color leotard
TIGHTS
Tights are required for every class and can be full-footed, footless, or convertible. Full-footed tights help preserve shoes longer (especially pointe shoes).
For Performances: Full-footed ballet tights with no holes are required, unless specified otherwise.
*Note on Color: At Doxa, we order a color from Revolution Dancewear called Classic Pink which compliments a variety of pale to medium skin tones and matches pink ballet shoes. Any brand of ballet pink tights is acceptable even if the color varies slightly. We also order Coffee tights, available for dancers with a darker skin tone if they prefer the darker tights. Black tights are only allowed in Conditioning classes and in Violets and Orchids level Technique classes only.
SHOES
Female dancers must wear pink ballet shoes ("flats"). Leather shoes are ideal for developing strong feet in ballet technique. Canvas are acceptable for Upper School students.
If wearing Coffee tights, Bloch Performa canvas flats now come in Cocoa to match darker skin tones. You can also "pancake" (paint with makeup foundation) your ballet or pointe shoes to match tights.
No satin slippers (like those sold at Walmart in the dance wear section), lyrical shoes, or jazz shoes.
Pointe shoes in good condition are required for pointe class - it is the responsibility of the student to make sure they have strong shoes for every pointe class. Do not wear shoes without elastic and ribbons sewn properly.
Socks, bare feet, or ballet shoes are acceptable for Conditioning class.
HAIR
Hair should be worn in a ballet bun - using bobby pins and hairspray to secure it in place.
Secure braids (without long tails), alligator clips, secure headbands, and small hair accessories are acceptable. Even very short hair should be secured on the sides.
Please make every effort to send your child to class with their hair done properly - your child is at a disadvantage when they can’t see well or their long ponytail is hitting their face when learning turns (and even Sweet Peas do turns). When they have to accommodate an messy hairstyle, they develop improper habits and poor technique that will affect their dancing as they get older.
A dancer in Intermediate School or Upper School who arrives with their hair not secured will be given a hair rubberband and bobby pins and will be asked to put their hair up prior to participating in class.
COVER-UPS (OPTIONAL)
In technique class, female dancers may wear a leotard and tights only, or with:
- a wrap or pull-on flat ballet skirt (not a "fluffy" petticoat tutu)
- close-fitting shorts or cut-off black tights no longer than mid-thigh (over their leotard and pink tights)
No shirts, full skirts, or baggy shorts allowed in technique class so that instructors can accurately assess proper alignment and technique. Dancers will be asked to remove any extra items other than the above approved list for class.
CLOTHING OUTSIDE THE STUDIO
Female dancers in Intermediate School (Lilies, Lilacs, Irises) and Upper School (Tulips, Violets, Orchids) MUST WEAR a shirt or closed jacket and shorts or pants when coming into or leaving the Doxa hallway. Please remember that this facility is not only used by dancers, and what is acceptable dance attire inside the studio is not modest or appropriate clothing outside that space. It shows respect to the church staff members, others using the facility, families of Doxa students, and your fellow classmates to cover up.
LEVEL COLORS
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LOWER SCHOOL
ROSEBUDS
White leotard & ballet tights
SWEET PEAS
Light Pink leotard & ballet tights
BUTTERCUPS
Yellow leotard & ballet tights
DAISIES
Green leotard & ballet tights
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
LILIES
Dark or Bright Pink leotard & ballet tights
LILACS
Light Purple leotard & ballet tights
IRISES
Dark Purple leotard & ballet tights
UPPER SCHOOL
TULIPS
Red or Burgundy leotard & ballet tights
VIOLETS
Light Blue or Royal Blue leotard & ballet tights
ORCHIDS
Teal or Navy leotard & ballet tights
SUPPLEMENTAL CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
POINTE & PRE-POINTE
Black leotard / Pink tights
META & UPPER SCHOOL CONDITIONING
Any color leotard / Pink or Black tights
WORKSHOPS & INTENSIVES
Level color or Black leotard / Pink tights
MALE DANCER ATTIRE
SHIRT
For Men's classes, wear a solid-colored fitted athletic t-shirt or tank in white or black.
For co-ed classes, wear a solid-colored fitted t-shirt or tank in white or black or the level color. See level colors above.
SHOES
Black or flesh canvas ballet flats for classes. Sometimes, other colors are necessary for performances based on character/roles.
PANTS
Sweatpants, joggers, or activewear pants that are at least knee-length. Pants should not be too long to get under a dancer's heels.
Athletic shorts are acceptable with compression shorts underneath.
Tights are acceptable with cotton or other shorts worn over.
OTHER CLASSES
TODDLERS
ROSEBUDS
White leotard & ballet tights
BITTY BONNETS
Moms (or other involved adult) should be comfortable and able to move with their child including sitting on the floor.
Bitty Bonnets can wear ballet attire, or simply come in comfortable clothes that do not restrict movement, such as leggings and bare feet or socks.
Street shoes have to be removed before entering the studio (adults and children).
ADULTS
SUNFLOWERS
Adults should wear any of the following to ballet or conditioning:
- fitness attire: t-shirt or tank top (but no midriffs please), yoga pants, sweatpants, or leggings
- ballet attire: leotard, tights or leggings, skirt or shorts if desired
- ballet shoes for ballet technique class are encouraged; socks are acceptable
SUMMER
CAMPS
Campers should wear any of the following:
- suggested: ballet leotard in any color, ballet tights, skirt or shorts if desired
- alternative: leggings and a long shirt (sometimes chosen by families who are just trying camp prior to making a season-long commitment)
Only ballet shoes are needed.
OPEN CLASSES
Any color leotard & ballet tights
ATTIRE RESOURCES
Need help finding dancewear that meets our dress code? Try these places.
NEW! NIMBLY
You can now order the Revolution tights we love for recital as well as leotards, skirts, shorts, and more through Doxa's Nimbly Storefront. Items ship directly to you! No more waiting for us to do a bulk order. Allow adequate shipping time.
Note: Revolution does not currently have yellow or green leotards...we are hoping they add these colors in future seasons.
DISCOUNT DANCE SUPPLY
Use the 'Find A Studio' search feature to find Doxa Dance Ministry (Amarillo). There you can see Dress Code suggestions by level. Allow adequate shipping time.
Be sure to use studio code 78113 at checkout to help Doxa earn reward dollars!
SHOP LOCAL
Razzle Dazzle has the list of Doxa's level colors and tries to keep them stocked for our dancers. They also carry a wide array of dance accessories.
Check hours online.
34th & Bell in The Village on Bell
DOXA DONATION CLOSET
Doxa accepts donations of clean, gently-used dancewear in accordance with our dress code. Families can trade their old items or purchase at very minimal cost which supports our performances.
We greatly appreciate families donating their outgrown leotards and shoes for others to use!