Owned by Angela Blocker, Studio Detroit Dance Center is a multipurpose dance studio that offers a myriad of services to the Detroit community and its surrounding metro areas. It serves dancers of all talent levels by offering a reciprocal learning environment experience. New, inexperienced dancers are able to garner skills and tips from seasoned professionals, while the professionals are inspired by the aspirations, passion, and innovative approaches of new students.
UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Students must be in proper uniform & shoes no later than the first dance class in October. Students who do not adhere to uniform rules thereafter may be asked to sit out and watch class for the day. Uniforms are available for purchase in the studio or through our online store.
TWINKLE TOeS, RAISE THE BARRE, TUMBLE & POP, TINY TUMBLING
Shoes: Pink leather ballet shoes, Black Mary Jane beginner tap shoe
Leotard: Any color leotard (ballet skirt, tutu, dance shorts)
Tights: pink or tan tights
Hair: Any style but hair must be pulled off of face, beads must also be tied up in ponytail (We do not recommend hair balls or styles that are on top of student's head if they are in Tumbling)
Primary Ballet/Tap,BALLET i,Jazz i
Shoes: Pink ballet shoes (leather or Canvas) Tap: Black Mary Jane beginner tap shoe (patent leather w/bow or strap)
Jazz: Black LACE-LESS jazz shoe (No shoestrings)
Dance Attire: Ballet- Pink or Black Leotard ONLY (black or pink ballet skirt, tutu)
Tap & Jazz- Pink or Black Leotard (leggings, shorts, jazz pants)
Tights: Skin-tone Tights
Hair: Hair pulled off of face
(Leotard options can also be purchased through studio)
Ballet I, BALLET II, BALLET III,
Ballet IIII, POINTE,Teen Ballet
Shoes: Pink ballet shoes (CANVAS no leather)
Leotard: Black Leotard (black dance shorts or ballet skirt)
Tights: Black or Skin-tone tights
Hair: Hair neatly pulled back off of face
(Leotard options can also be purchased through studio)
Acro/TUMBLING, African CLASSES
Shoes: No Shoes Needed
Tight fitting dance attire or gymnastics attire
Tights: Skin-tone or none
Hair: pulled back off face low ponytail or bun
JAZZ CLASSES
Shoes: Black LACE-LESS jazz shoe (No shoestrings)
Dance Attire: Leotards, Crop tops, Tank Tops, dance shorts, jazz pants, leggings)
Tights: Skin-tone or Black tights
Hair: Hair Neatly pulled back off of face
HIP-HOP CLASSES
Shoes: All Black Running Shoes (Lightweight)
Clothing: Loose fitting dance attire (sweatpants, leggings, tank top, t-shirt) NO leotards and tights visible please.
Hair: Pulled off of your face
NO JEANS or STREET CLOTHES ALLOWED
LYRICAL, TECHNIQUE Classes, COMPANY CLASSes, Tap I,II, III,IIII, African, Musical Theater
Shoes: Tan or Black Jazz shoes (Lace-less)
Tap Shoes: Beg/Inter Double Sole Tap Black Shoe (beginner patent leather tap shoe NOT ALLOWED)
Dance Attire: Leotards, Crop tops, Tank Tops, dance shorts, jazz pants, leggings)
Tights: Skin-tone or Black Tights
Hair: Hair neatly pulled back off of face
Sourcing Uniforms
Additional Options
Studio Detroit Dance Center (SDDC) is aware that dance can be a costly endeavor for parents. As such, SDDC offers several alternative options to assist parents with ensuring their dancers are adhering to uniform policies.
Leotards, Dance tights, warm-up suits & duffle bags
SDDC offers dance attire at a more affordable rate compared to industry standards. Parents in need of new leotards, tights, a personalized SDDC warm-up suit and duffle bag can purchase these items in the studio or through our online store. Tights are available for same-day purchase and warm-up gear and duffle bags must be ordered.
Shoe Purchase Program
If parents are in need of appropriate shoes for their dancers, please see a member of SDDC staff in order to purchase a new pair of dance shoes directly from the studio. Shoes will become available for purchase through our online store at a later date.
Loaner Shoe Program (Not running currently due to Covid)
SDDC operates a loaner shoe program that allows students who have forgotten their dance shoes to use a loaner pair from the studio and return them upon the end of their class.
We also welcome parents to donate gently used dance shoes that their dancers can no longer fit to the program to ensure that their child along with other students have every system of support at their disposal to be a successful dance student at SDDC.
SDDC understands that dance shoes can pose a significant financial impact—especially when a student participates in more than one course. On a case-by-case basis, SDDC will also facilitate the exchange of one pair of gently used shoes for another to avoid having to purchase a new pair once your students have outgrown theirs. For more details on this, please speak with an instructor or staff member in person at least 15 minutes prior to your child’s scheduled dance class.
ADDITIONAL
Dance wear and shoes can be purchased at any local dance store. Attire for smaller children can be purchased at local superstores such as Target or Walmart.