Level 1/1x Dress Code

At Philadelphia Dance Theatre, our dress code creates a focused, respectful environment that honors the traditions of dance. Wearing a uniform helps young dancers understand discipline and community while minimizing distractions and comparisons. When all dancers wear proper attire, teachers can better observe alignment and technique, supporting safe and effective instruction.

Importantly, the level 1/1x dress code also serves as the costume for the June Showcase performance. This means families do not need to purchase additional recital costumes, which helps limit extra expenses and simplifies preparation. The same uniform worn in class is worn on stage—making it both practical and economical.

Dress code must be observed at All times.

Ballet 1/1x classes must wear their light green level leotard for all classes*

*Dancers who take jazz, may wear their black jazz leotard for both ballet and jazz on Mondays

  • Dancers are welcome to wear skin tone tights.

    Shoes must match the color of tights

    Skin tone options and policies can be found here

    In the Eurotard Dress Code page for each level you will see the recommend shades of shoes to match tights

    Tights should be clean, without holes, and pulled down around feet.

  • Students may wear any style of ballet slippers that are split sole, pre sewn, and do not have drawstrings

    Dances shoes must match the color of their tights

    In the Eurotard Dress Code page for each level you will see the recommend shades of shoes to match tights

  • Hair should always be pulled back neatly in a bun for ballet

    A ponytail may be worn for modern/jazz/hip hop

    Dancers with dreads or other natural hair styles are asked to secure hair away from face so that it is not distracting when dancing.

    We recommend that dancers have a bag with appropriate hair accessories, bobby pins, hair nets, rubber bands, hair brush/comb, etc.

Ballet Dresscode

  • A young girl with light brown hair in a bun, smiling, wearing a light green leotard with spaghetti straps and white tights.

    Leotard

    Eurotard Princess seam Leotard

    Color: Seam Foam

    Purchase now!
  • Close-up of a person wearing a white ballet wrap skirt, pink tights, and a white leotard.

    Skirt

    Eurotard Pull on Skirt

    Color: White

    Purchase now!
  • Close-up of a prosthetic leg with a beige skin tone, lying on the ground with the foot slightly raised.

    Tights

    Eurotard Girls Non-Run Convertible Tights

    Color: Ballet Pink or flesh tone

    Purchase now!
  • A child wearing brown tights and matching ballet slippers, standing with feet pointed inward against a plain white background.

    Ballet Slippers

    Eurotard Assemblé Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes

    color: Ballet pink or flesh tone

    Purchase now!
  • A young boy with short brown hair wearing a white t-shirt, black pants, and black slippers, with one hand on his hip, standing against a plain white background.

    Boys

    White t-shirt

    Black tights/leggings

    Black Ballet slippers

    Purchase here

Jazz Uniform

  • Young female gymnast smiling, wearing a black sleeveless leotard and light pink tights, with her right arm raised.

    Leotard

    Eurotard Full Back Zipper Front Mock Neck Leotard

    Color: Black/black

    Purchase Now!
  • Young girl wearing a pink tank top, black dance pants, and black dance shoes, standing with hands on hips and smiling.

    Jazz pants

    Eurotard / Girls Microfiber "V" Front Jazz Pants

    Color: Black

    Purchase now!
  • Close-up of a person's feet wearing black tap shoes with beige tights or dance tights

    Platinum

    Eurotard Axle Slip on Jazz Shoe

    Color: Black

    Purchase now!

PDT’s dress code is supplied by Eurotard and can be purchased directly from the links above, or in person at Dress 2 Dance in Glenside, PA.

Additional Guidelines:
Please clearly label all dancewear and shoes to prevent loss. Uniforms should be purchased within two weeks of registration and must be worn for all classes throughout the year and the June Showcase Performance. If your child advances, you may swap uniforms with other families or purchase a new uniform.

By adhering to the PDT dress code, your child will feel confident, comfortable, and ready to grow as a dancer.