AIM students are required to adhere to a dress code for class uniformity and to insure that instructors are able to see dancers' bodies to correct alignment and technique. All of the required dress code items are available for sale at AIM. Click the orange button above to schedule a fitting for your dancer today.
All students are expected to have a neat and tidy appearance, with hair pulled back away from the face.
Buns are preferred for all classes, and required for all Accelerated Program Classes.
Warm-ups, shorts, ballet skirts, etc. are permitted at the instructor’s discretion and must be removed upon the instructor’s request.
NEW for the 2022-2023 season: gender-inclusive dress code options! AIM is a queer-owned and queer-inclusive dance space where students of all gender expressions are welcome. We have updated our Dress Code with multiple options to reflect this. We want our dancers to feel comfortable and confident in class so they can dance their best!
Click the + icon next to each program title below to see AIM's current dress code.
Kids iN motion dress code
Option 1 - Pink leotard, pink footed tights. Pink leather ballet slippers, black tap shoes for KM2 & KM3.
Option 2 - Black shorts, white t-shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes for KM2 & KM3.
Undergarments - We recommend NOT wearing underwear if dancers choose to wear leotard and tights.
Recreational Program Dress Code
Attire:
Option 1 – Black leotard, skin-tone convertible tights. Black shorts or pants for Hip Hop.
Option 2 – AIM t-shirt or tank top, black shorts, pants, or leggings. Midriffs should be covered.
Hair – Long hair should be pulled back out of the face in a ponytail or bun
Undergarments - Dancers should wear supportive undergarments for their anatomy (bras, dance belts, etc.). We recommend NOT wearing underwear if dancers choose to wear leotard and tights.
Shoes:
Ballet – Skin-tone split-sole leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Tap – Black full-sole leather tap shoes. Velcro shoes for ages 6-8, lace-up shoes for ages 9+.
Jazz – Skin-tone leather slip-on jazz shoes (bare feet for Trios)
Modern/Contemporary – Bare feet
Hip Hop – Black sneakers. Hip Hop shoes must be dedicated for wearing in the studio only. Shoes that have been worn outside are not permitted in the studio.
Accelerated Program Dress Code
Attire:
Option 1 - Leotard in level color, skin-tone convertible tights.
Option 2 - Fitted tank top or t-shirt in level color, black shorts/leggings. Midriffs should be covered.
Hair - Long hair should be pulled back into a bun for all Accelerated classes.
Undergarments - Dancers should wear supportive undergarments for their anatomy (bras, dance belts, etc.). We recommend NOT wearing underwear if dancers choose to wear leotard and tights.
Level Colors:
Amethyst - Purple
Coral - Coral or Pink
Diamond - Gray
Emerald - Green
Ruby - Red
Sapphire - Blue
Shoes:
Ballet - Skin-tone split-sole leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Tap - Black lace-up, full-sole leather Tap shoes.
Jazz - Skin-tone split-sole leather or canvas Jazz shoes
Modern/Contemporary - Bare feet
Hip Hop – Black sneakers. Hip Hop shoes must be dedicated for wearing in the studio only. Shoes that have been worn outside are not permitted in the studio.
Adult Program Dress Code
Adults are welcome to wear whatever they feel comfortable and confident in! Leotard and tights, tank top and leggings, shorts and t-shirt, etc. Be sure to wear supportive undergarments for your anatomy (sports bra/dance belt). Midriffs should be covered. Hair should be pulled back out of the face in a ponytail or bun.
Shoes:
Ballet - Pink or skin-tone split-sole leather or canvas Ballet slippers. Pointe may be worn only once approved by instructor.
Tap - Black lace-up, full-sole leather Tap shoes.
Jazz - Skin-tone or black split-sole leather or canvas Jazz shoes
Hip Hop – Black sneakers. Hip Hop shoes must be dedicated for wearing in the studio only. Shoes that have been worn outside are not permitted in the studio.
Modern/Contemporary - Bare feet.
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