J & D Dance Academy is following regulations laid out by the State of Massachusetts and Reading Public Schools and will be closed through May 4. If the situation changes and we can re-open sooner we will, but please continue to check back for updates.

What to Wear

Ballet/Tap Combo Ages 5-6

Any style white leotard.
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in theatrical pink: Child C30
'Bloch' brand style leather ballet slippers in pink. Child Sizes Style #SO203G
'Bloch' brand style SO302G 'tap-on' buckle tap shoe in tan. Child Sizes Style #S0302G
Optional ballet skirt of choice.
Hair pulled back please.

Ballet Ages 9 and up

Any style solid black leotard.
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in theatrical pink: Child C30 or Adult A30
Note: if a bra is needed please wear a BLACK sports bra underneath black leotards
'Bloch' brand style leather ballet slippers in pink. Child Sizes Style #SO203G or Adult Sizes Style #SO203L
Dance skirts of choice are optional.
Hair pulled back in a bun please.

Contemporary or Lyrical Ages 9 and up

Any style black leotard.
Bodywrappers brand stirrup tights in 'Jazzy Tan' Adult style #A32 or Child style #BC32
Note: if a bra is needed please wear a BLACK sports bra underneath black leotards
Bloch brand Eclipse Canvas Lyrical Shoe in 'Nude' #S0619 If ordering online, please read the sizing information
Hair pulled back please.

Hip Hop Ages 7 and up

Solid black dance/yoga/sweat pants and solid black tank or tee shirt.
Black low top Converse sneaker or look-alike with white sole.
Note: if a bra is needed please wear a BLACK sports bra
Note: The sneakers worn for this class must be dedicated solely to use in the dance studio. They must be different from the sneakers worn on the street to and from dance class to help keep the dance floor clean.

Jazz/Tap/Ballet Combo Age 7-8

Any style solid maroon leotard.
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in 'jazzy tan': Child C30
'Bloch' brand 'Neo Flex' slip-on jazz shoes style in tan. Child Sizes
'Bloch' brand style SO302G 'tap-on' buckle tap shoe in tan. Child Sizes Style #S0302G
'Bloch' brand style leather ballet slippers in pink. Child Sizes Style #SO203G
Solid black dance shorts.
Dance skirts of choice are optional
Hair pulled back please.

Jazz Ages 9 and up

Any style solid black leotard.
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in 'jazzy tan': Child C30 or Adult A30
Note: if a bra is needed please wear a BLACK sports bra underneath black leotards
'Bloch' brand 'Neo Flex' slip-on jazz shoes style in tan. Child Sizes or Adult Sizes
Solid black dance shorts.
Hair pulled back please.

Musical Theater Ages 11 and up

Any style solid black leotard.
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in 'jazzy tan': Child C30 or Adult A30
Note: if a bra is needed please wear a BLACK sports bra underneath black leotards
'Bloch' brand 'Neo Flex' slip-on jazz shoes style in tan. Child Sizes or Adult Sizes
Solid black dance shorts.
Hair pulled back please.

Kinderdance Ages 3-4

Any style light pink leotard.
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in theatrical pink: Child C30
'Bloch' brand style #203 leather ballet slippers in pink. Child Sizes
Hair pulled back please.

Tap Ages 9 and up

Any style solid black leotard
'Bodywrappers' brand footed tights in 'jazzy tan': Child C30 or Adult A30
Note: if a bra is needed please wear a BLACK sports bra underneath black leotards
'Bloch' brand 'TapFlex" slip-on laceless tap shoes style #389 in tan. If ordering online, please refer to their sizing chart
Solid black dance shorts.
Hair pulled back please.

Technique

This is your chance to wear any style and color dance or workout wear you want! Provided it is appropriate and tasteful at all times.
Please wear any color tights and bring your ballet, jazz & contemporary shoes each week.
Hair pulled back.