PMPA maintains a dress code to encourage concentration and a sense of inclusiveness (variations in attire can be distracting and contribute to feelings of inequality).
What To Wear
What To Wear
Uniformity in Dancewear allows the teachers to assess how well the students are implementing the technique being taught, problems with alignment, and other important aspects of dance training.
Uniform Requirements
Twinkle Toes Ballet
Pink leotards with optional matching skirts are worn with pink classical tights and soft leather ballet shoes. At this level it is also acceptable for children to wear clothes that are comfortable and loose fitting instead of uniform, however ballet shoes must always be worn.
Mini Movers and Mini Men classes
Comfortable clothing and sneakers should be worn for these classes.
For All Dancers Aged 7 - 12 Years In Ballet Classes
The PMPA uniform consisting of PMPA Dance leotard, PMPA Skirt must be worn in class with pink ballet tights and soft leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Senior Classical Ballet Classes
PMPA Leotard or Black leotard, pink classical tights and soft leather ballet shoes.
Musical Theatre, Jazz and Tap Classes
The PMPA uniform consisting of PMPA Dance leotard, PMPA Shorts, PMPA Skirt, Tan jazz tights or ballet tights for class, tan jazz shoes, black tap shoes. Pre-senior and Senior Musical Theatre dancers will require black t-bar chorus shoes.
Contemporary Classes
The PMPA uniform consisting of PMPA Dance leotard, PMPA Shorts, PMPA Skirt must be worn in class with tan stirrup tights or convertible ballet tights, barefeet and black knee pads.
Dance Acro
The PMPA uniform consisting of PMPA Dance leotard, PMPA Shorts, PMPA Skirt must be worn in class with tan stirrup tights or convertible ballet tights, barefeet. No midriff two piece outfits to be worn in class.
Combo Classes
PMPA Combo Dress, pink ballet tights, buckle tap shoes, tan jazz shoes, pink leather ballet shoes. Tan tights may be required for performances. Students may also wear PMPA Crossover.