Dominy School of the Performing Arts, Inc.

Hair should be pulled up neatly and securely away from the face unless otherwise specified to avoid injury to the eyes while turning and to allow the hands to be used for dancing rather than habitually fixing the hair. Headbands, scrunchies and cloth-covered bands that do not stay in place well should not be used. (For a classical bun you will need bobby pins and French hair nets. The teacher can show you and/or the student how to best use them!)

A water fountain is available but you may bring plain bottled water into the studios. Food and other drinks should be kept in the kitchen only.

BALLET: Black Leotard, Pink Footed Tights, Pink Soft Leather or Canvas Ballet Slippers, (Hair in a classical bun or braided style close to the head with no loose ends)

BALLROOM DANCING: Dress is casual but you will need smooth-soled shoes that stay on the foot well. A closed-toe shoe that has a strap behind the heel is great for the ladies.

CLOGGING: Black Athletic Shorts, White T-shirt, Smooth Hard-soled Shoe that stays on the foot and won't leave marks on the floor. See Mr. Roebuck to order clogging shoes.

CREATIVE MOVEMENT: Black Leotard (any style sleeve; may have an attached short skirt but not a tutu), Pink Footed Tights, Pink Soft Leather Ballet Slippers

HIP HOP and JAZZ FUNK/HIP HOP: Any Color Leotard, Tan Footed Tights, Black Split Sole Jazz Sneakers, Elastic Waist Pants (should be below knee or longer to allow for floorwork and not drag on the floor. T-shirt may be worn at teacher's discretion

IRISH: T - shirts and shorts (no jean shorts), poodle socks, and ghillies. Socks may be worn until proper shoes are acquired. Contact Cindy Bleth at cableth@charter.net to order ghillies. Real ghillies not lyrical ghillies are required.

JAZZ and MODERN JAZZ/FUNK: Any Color Leotard, Tan Convertible Tights, Tan Split Sole Elastic Gore Jazz Boot, Jazz Pants

KARATE: Karate uniforms are ordered through Dale Young, the Karate Instructor. You can get a free generic student uniform when paying the 3-month rate or order and pay seperately if going month to month.

TAP/BALLET COMBINATION: Black Leotard (may have an attached short skirt or a black pull-on skirt of one or two layers in chiffon or leotard material), Pink Footed Tights, Pink Soft Leather Ballet Slippers, Flat white (not patent leather) Tap Shoes

TAP: Any Color Leotard, Tan Footed Tights, Tan Tap Shoes with a Strap (Flat heel for Kids Tap, Character Shoe with 1-2 inch heel for Intermediate and Advanced Classes…flexible split sole elastic gore jazz/tap shoe at teacher's discretion)

TRIBAL FUSION BELLY DANCE: Yoga Pants, Jazz Pants, Tribal Flairs, or Stretch Pants. Pants that are loose, easy to move in and have an elastic waist that can be rolled down to the hip are great. A yoga wrap top or other cropped top is best. T-shirt or leotard is acceptable. No belt is required. Purchase Zills (Finger Cymbals) at Angels Dancewear (Flat Shoals Rd & Hwy 138 behind Moe's). Hair is best worn up or back in a braid or ponytail.