costumes, Shoes & Tights

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule a trial class?

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What is your class make-up policy?

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What is your refund policy?

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How do I schedule a trial class?

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What is your class make-up policy?

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costumes, tights & shoes

The right footwear and tights complete the look—and keep our dancers safe on stage.

Costume Lists & Costume Week

Each class has a different costume and different requirements such as shoes, hair, accessories, etc. You can find all of this information on the costume information tab in your parent portal. These will show up in your portal account during our Costume Week. Please triple-check that you have all items packed and labelled before coming to any rehearsals.

Costume Week: October 19 - 24th

During our costume week, we will distribute the performer's costumes during their regular class. One parent/guardian is allowed to attend class this week. We will go through all the costume information during class and dancers will be dancing in their costumes to ensure everything is okay. 

Please note that costume material can be itchy or feel 'scratchy' for dancers who have never worn a costume before. It should be tight-fitting, which might feel uncomfortable for some children at first.

Caring For Your Costumes

Please keep all costumes in their garment bags/carry bags until the rehearsals and actual show day, so they are kept as pristine as possible. Once the show is done, they are yours to do with what you like.

We highly suggest that costumes are not washed until after the performances but if needed, when washing your costumes, please ensure they are hand washed in cold water only, preferably using a lingerie wash bag to ensure that they are not damaged. Costumes should not be tumble-dried, and it is important not to over-expose them to direct sunlight. 

We take as much care as possible in choosing sizing for each student when ordering costumes, but sometimes adjustments are needed once we try costumes on. If your child requires their costume to be adjusted, it is your responsibility to have these adjustments completed before the first dress rehearsal.

Undergarments

Regular everyday underwear is not to be worn under dance attire and especially costumes.

If your child requires any undergarments, they must be dance-specific. 

We highly suggest that all dancers in school years 3 and above have a body stocking (nude leotard) to wear under their costumes. This can eliminate any uncomfortable feelings of changing costumes in a full dressing room. 

Underwear must be skin-coloured and not visible beneath your child’s costume (this applies to all ages).  Any undergarments worn must be proper dance undergarments. You can purchase these from the TDC shop in your parent portal, online from Capezio or any Bloch store.

Shoes & Tights

  • Pre-ordered tights will be in your child's costume bag when they collect it during costume week.

  • Please ensure your child has the correct-coloured footwear. If they need new shoes, it's best to get them ASAP so they have time to dance in them and make them comfortable for the show.

  • ALL tights for the show must be purchased from TDC so that everyone has the same shade of tights on stage. This may sound like a trivial detail, but under bright stage lights, different shades are very noticeable. If your dancer has dark brown or black skin colour, please contact us so we can refer you to purchase tights that are appropriate for your child's skin tone. 

  • We strongly advise each student to have a minimum of one spare pair of tights in their costume bag for emergencies. This will ensure they are prepared for any unexpected situations.

  • If your dancer ruins their tights backstage and requires a new pair, TDC will provide a new pair of tights. However, please note that your account will be charged the cost of the tights and a $25 fee for this service. We want to ensure that all families know this potential cost and take an extra pair of tights to avoid it.

Note to Preschool Families:

Preschoolers (babyballet classes) are not required to bring a spare pair of tights. Should any accidents happen backstage our staff will ensure your child is stage ready before we put them on to perform.

We know that some may still be potty training or wearing pull on diapers and that is perfectly fine to wear underneath their costume. If your child is potty training, please let our staff know when you check in so we can keep checking in with your child before they go on stage.

By Class Type:

Each class may have specific requirements, so please refer to your class-specific recital sheet. Below are general guidelines:

Ballet Classes

  • Shoes: Pink leather or canvas ballet slippers with elastics (clean, with no holes)

  • Tights: Tan footed or convertible tights

  • Ballet Skills 5, 7, Sr/Adv Pointe & Young Adult classes: Pink footed or convertible tights

Jazz, Lyrical & Musical Theatre Classes

  • Shoes: Tan jazz shoes (clean, with no holes)

  • Tights: Tan footed or convertible tights

Tap Classes & babyballet

  • Shoes: Preschoolers = Black tap shoes

  • Shoes: Junior & Skills A = Tan tap shoes

  • Shoes: Skills B, C & D, Advanced & Young Adults = Black lace up tap shoes

  • Boys: Black lace up tap shoes with black ankle socks

  • Tights: Tan footed or convertible tights

Hip Hop Classes

  • Shoes (Boys & Girls): Plain white CLEAN sneakers (no logos, stripes or other decorations)

  • Tights: Tan footed or convertible tights

  • Socks: Black or white socks - check your costume information sheet for your specific needs.

Contemporary Classes

  • Shoes: MDM Exo Foot Gloves

  • Tights: Tan convertible tights

Acro Routines

  • Shoes: Tan MDM Base Acro shoes

  • Tights: Tan footed or convertible tights

Important Notes:

  • All shoes must be clean and performance-ready—no scuff marks or holes.

  • Tights must be free of runs or holes. Always bring a backup pair.

  • Check your dancer’s class-specific guide for any exceptions or additions to the above lists.

Need More Info?

Have a question about the recital or need help finding your show details? We’re here to help every step of the way—just reach out!

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