The York Dance Academy offers a variety of dance programs from 3 years to adult in both freestyle and examination classes. Our teachers are affiliated with many dance associations, including Acrobatique, RAD, Canadian Dance Teachers Association (C.D.T.A.) and Performing Arts Educators of Canada (P.A.E.C.) however we have chosen to offer exams through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (I.S.T.D.) recognized in most countries throughout the world. In addition to the recreational classes the studio also has a successful competitive dance team providing dedicated and talented dancers performance opportunities and special events throughout the year. Dancers from the Company have performed with professional dance troupes including The National Ballet of Canada, Toronto Raptors and CFL halftime shows and Motus O, to name a few. A number of students have also performed at Walt Disney World in Florida, which is just one of the special opportunities provided to students enrolled in the school.

RECREATIONAL DRESS CODE 

ECD (3 – 5 YEARS OLD)
• Light Pink Bodysuit 
• Full Foot Tights, Ballerina Pink or Skin Tone
• Light Pink Chiffon Dance Skirt (Optional)
• Light Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

MINI BALLET (5 – 7 YEARS OLD)
• Navy Blue Bodysuit
• White T-Shirt
• Full Foot Tights, Ballerina Pink or Skin Tone
• Navy Blue Chiffon Dance Skirt or Bike Shorts
• Light Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

JR BALLET (7 – 9 YEARS OLD)
• Navy Blue Bodysuit
• White T-Shirt
• Full Foot Tights, Ballerina Pink or Skin Tone
• Navy Blue Chiffon Dance Skirt (optional)
• Light Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

INT/SR BALLET (10 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style)
• Black T-Shirt with Black Knee Length Shorts
• Full Foot Ballerina Pink or Skin Tone Tights or Convertible Tights Ballerina Pink or Skin Tone
• Light Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes or Canvas Split Sole Ballet Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

MINI JAZZ (5 – 7 YEARS OLD)
• Navy Blue or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style) or Tank Top
• Black Jazz Pants or Bike Shorts
• Black Jazz Shoes 
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

JR/INT/SR JAZZ (7 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Navy Blue or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style) or Tank Top
• Black Jazz Pants or Bike Shorts
• Black Jazz Shoes  
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

MINI TAP (5 – 7 YEARS OLD)
• Navy Blue or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style) or Tank Top
• Black Jazz Pants or Bike Shorts
• Capezio 3800 Mary Jane Black Tap Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

JR/INT TAP (7 – 10 YEARS OLD)
• Navy or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style)
• Navy or Black Bike Shorts or Leggings
• Capezio 3800 Mary Jane Black Tap Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

INT/SR TAP (10 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Navy or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style)
• Navy or Black Jazz Capris, Bike Shorts or Leggings
• Black Capezio 473 or CG19 or Black Oxford Full Sole Lace Up Tap Shoes
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

LYRICAL/MODERN/CONTEMPORARY (9 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style) or Athletic Sport Top
• Black Bike Shorts or Leggings
• Footundeez or Dancepaws
•Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

ACRO DANCE (5 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Navy or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style), Unitard, or Athletic Sport Top
• Tan or Skin Tone Convertible or Footless Tights
• Navy or Black Bike Shorts
• Bare Feet
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

MUSICAL THEATRE (6 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Navy Blue or Black Bodysuit (basic or fashion style)
• Black Jazz Pants or Bike Shorts
• Black Jazz Shoes 
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

HIP HOP (6 YEARS OLD AND UP)
• Tank Top or T-Shirt
• Hip Hop Pants or Track Pants – No Jeans
• Black High-Top Converse or Comparable Style Runner Dedicated for Dance Only
• Bun or Ponytail (hair must be off face)

COMPETITIVE DRESS CODE

BALLET – Female
• Black Bodysuit (Basic or Fashion Style)
• Ballerina Pink Tights (Full Foot Child/Adult or Convertible Child/Adult)
• Capezio Light Pink 2037 Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes in Child or Adult 
• Bun

BALLET - Male
• White T-Shirt
• Black Dance Slender Pants/Leggings/Shorts
• Dance Belt
• Black Ballet Shoes
• Long Hair Low Ponytail

JAZZ/MUSICAL THEATRE
• Bodysuit in Basic Solid Colours or Tight-Fitting Athletic Wear Top
• Appropriate Bottoms (Tights, Shorts, Leggings) in Basic Solid Colours
• Black Slip-On Jazz Shoe
NOTE: Skin-tone jazz shoes may have to be purchased later depending on the costume.
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)

STRETCH & STRENGTHEN
• Your Choice – Attire must be age-appropriate dancewear and can include bodysuit, bra/crop top, shorts/leggings
 Indoor running shoes may be required
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)

TAP
• Bodysuit (Basic or Fashion Style) or Tight-Fitting Athletic Wear Top
• Shorts
• Tights/Socks Recommended

TAP SHOES
• Yellow/Orange/Green Dancers: Capezio Black 3800 Mary Jane (Male dancers CG19)
• Red Dancers: Capezio CG19 Lace-Up in Child or Adult Size
• Purple/Gold Dancers: So Danca TA200 or TA800 (CG19’s will be accepted until the dancers grow out of them)
NOTE: For all teams, the shoes you wore last year will be accepted for Term 1. Leather tap
shoes stretch so do not order them a size larger.
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)

ACRO
• Black Bodysuit (Basic or Fashion Style) or Unitard
• Form-Fitting Athletic Wear Top
• Shorts
• Skin Tone Footless Tights Suggested (Child or Adult)
• Bare Feet or Dancepaws / FootUndeez
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL
• Black Bodysuit (Basic or Fashion Style) or Form-Fitting Athletic Wear Top
• Appropriate Bottoms (Tights, Shorts, Leggings) in Basic Solid Colours
• Dancepaws / FootUndeez or Half-Soles
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)

CHOREOGRAPHY ATTIRE
• It is highly recommended that dancers wear basic black or plain dark coloured dance attire that is appropriate for all choreography such as a bodysuit (Basic or Fashion Style) bra/crop top, shorts/leggings
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)

HIP HOP
• Tank Top or T-Shirt
• Sweatpants or Harem Pants
• Indoor Running Shoes with Thin Sole, Dedicated for Dance Only.
NOTE: You will also most likely have to purchase a different shoe if you are accepted to participate in the Hip Hop routine for competition.
• Bun or Ponytail (hair off the face)