Why it’s important to stick to a dance dress code

Uniforms are a common feature across many jobs and organisations such as schools, the public service sector (think the police, paramedics and firefighters) and commercial industries including airlines and retail. There are multiple reasons for wearing a dress code - for personal protection, brand recognition and a sense of belonging.

Wearing the proper clothing is also an important aspect of being involved in a dance school. And here’s why:

Performance

One of the main reasons to adhere to your dance school dress code is to be able to perform to the best of your ability. Dance performance wear is usually designed with movement in mind, making it easier to perform and perfect moves.

Whether your discipline is ballet, tap, street dance or musical theatre, the correct dance clothing and footwear is essential to help enhance your performance. At HDA, our dancewear is designed to feel comfortable as well as to enable students to perform dance movements with ease.

Feel part of a team

Another major factor when wearing your dance class clothes is the sense of belonging and feeling part of a team. Wearing the same uniform as the other students at your dance school serves as a reminder that you’re all part of a professional organisation.

Whether you’re taking part in a parade, a festival or simply your weekly practice at your academy,

it’s important to feel part of a bigger team to help foster relationships and creativity.

Represent your dance school

A dance school dress code can help you identify with and represent your chosen academy. It shows others that you’re committed to a professional practice and that you’re proud to be a part of the group.

This is especially true when enjoying outside events, so members of the public can identify your school of dance.

Safety

This is an integral aspect of wearing a uniform. Specific dance class clothing is created to be anti-slip, with no added features such as ties or fastenings that could potentially pose a hazard during your practice. This is also why it’s important to tie hair back during classes and performances.

Proper dance attire is made from fabric designed to keep you comfortable; not too warm and not too cold. At HDA we give all our students the opportunity to purchase uniform options best suited to you, including hoodies, leggings, t-shirts and tracksuit bottoms.

Progression

The right dance class outfit is an essential element of being able to progress throughout your time at an academy. Dance clothing and proper footwear allow the teacher to clearly see technique, positioning and posture, providing opportunities for advancement and progression.

Poorly fitted clothing on the other hand can impact visibility and prevent a teacher from spotting areas that might need additional practice or attention.

Equality

The final reason why it’s good practice to dress correctly for dance class is to ensure that everyone is seen as equal. When all students wear the same type of clothing there’s no room for judgement, distraction or envy, meaning everyone is free to focus on the task at hand – learning routines, techniques and style.

If you’re thinking about joining one of our classes, you’re welcome to wear your own, suitable and comfortable clothing for the initial trial period. Once you’ve become a fully-fledged student, you’ll find our very own stylish and affordable HDA uniform in our dedicated store.