ILLUSION DANCE ARTS
CLASS DRESS CODES 2025-2026

PARENT & TOT DANCE: WALKING TO 2YRS - Boys & Girls 

• Any comfortable dance/activewear including leggings, shorts, track or sweat pants, t-shirts, tanks, leotards, tights

• Bare feet or may wear ballet shoes such as those for our Creative Dance Classes for 3-4YRS

• We do sell IDA leggings, dresses and other clothing in toddler and child sizes!

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*All mandatory dancewear may be purchased at Twiggz in Mic Mac Mall. Click on the links below to view each item on the Twiggz website:

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CREATIVE MOVEMENT: 3-4YRS
Girls:

• Mondor Essentials True Pink Short-Sleeved Leotard - 40096 

• Mondor Durable Footed Pink Tights - 345 OR Dancers who are also taking Preschool Acro class following Creative Movement, could wear Mondor Ballerina Pink (E6) Durable Convertible Tights - 349 - as they would be able to slip their bare feet out of the bottom of these tights for Acro class, so they won't have to change.

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Pink

• Mondor True Pink Pull-On Skirt - 16207

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha and/or Black Sansha Soren Tight

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Black

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

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PRESCHOOL ACRO: 3-4YRS

Girls:

• Mondor Essentials True Pink Short-Sleeved Leotard - 40096 

• Mondor Classic Cotton Shorts in Black

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet​

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet

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CHILDREN'S COMBO FOR 5-6YRS Ballet/Jazz/ Tap

Girls:

• Mondor Essentials Lilac Short-Sleeved Leotard - 40096

• Mondor Ballerina Pink (E6) Durable Convertible Tights - 349

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Pink

• Mondor Lilac Pull-On Skirt - 16207

• Tap Shoes Child Sizes: So Danca Black Tory Child Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe - TA04

• Tap Shoes Adult Sizes: So Danca Black Torrin Adult Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha and/or Black Sansha Soren Tight

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Black

• Tap Shoes Child Sizes: So Danca Black Tory Child Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe - TA04

• Tap Shoes Adult Sizes: So Danca Black Torrin Adult Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

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MINI ACRO: 5-6YRS

Girls:

• Mondor Essentials Lilac Short-Sleeved Leotard - 40096

• Mondor Classic Cotton Shorts in Black

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet​

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet

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NON-COMPETITIVE: 7-13YRS Ballet/Jazz/Tap

Girls:

• Leotard: Mondor 40095 in Royal Blue - Child Sizes OR  Adult Sizes

• Mondor Ballerina Pink (E6) Performance Convertible Tights - 314 - Child Sizes  OR Adult Sizes

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Pink - Child Sizes OR Adult Sizes

• So Danca Light Blue Slip-On Skirt - So Danca SL63

• Tap Shoes Child Sizes: So Danca Black Tory Child Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe - TA04

• Tap Shoes Adult Sizes: So Danca Black Torrin Adult Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha and/or Black Sansha Soren Tight

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Black

• Tap Shoes Child Sizes: So Danca Black Tory Child Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe - TA04

• Tap Shoes Adult Sizes: So Danca Black Torrin Adult Vegan Oxford Tap Shoe

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

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JUNIOR ACRO: 7-10YRS

Girls:

• Leotard: Mondor 40095 in Royal Blue - Child Sizes OR  Adult Sizes

• Mondor Classic Cotton Shorts in Black - Child Sizes OR Adult Sizes

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet​

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet

 

TEEN ACRO: 11-14YRS

Girls:

• Leotard: Mondor 40095 in Royal Blue - Child Sizes OR  Adult Sizes

• Mondor Classic Cotton Shorts in Black - Child Sizes OR Adult Sizes

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet​

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet

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OPEN ACRO: 5-8YRS
Girls: 

• Mondor Essentials Black Tank Leotard - 40095

• Mondor Classic Cotton Shorts in Black

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet​

Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Long hair should be in a bun with bangs pulled off face or secured in a low ponytail

• Bare feet

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HIP HOP - NON-COMPETITIVE DANCERS

• Sweat or Athletic Pants & Loose T-Shirt - may purchase IDA gear but not mandatory.

• Long hair should be in a secure ponytail.

• Non-marking black indoor sneakers.

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HIP HOP - COMPETITIVE DANCERS

• IDA Athletic Pants or Leggings

• IDA T-Shirts

• Long hair should be in a secure ponytail

• Black Chuck Taylor High-Top Sneakers

• IDA Athletic Pants ($39.99 & HST), IDA Leggings ($24.99 & HST) and IDA T-Shirts ($19.99 & HST) are available at the studio office for purchase

• Chuck Taylor Sneakers can be found at stores such as Soft Moc and Sports Chek​

 

MONTHLY PRODUCTION NIGHT FOR TROUPES PULSE, SYNCHRO & EXPRESSION

• Any Colour/Style Fitted Activewear - no baggy sweats

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MANDATORY TECHNIQUE NIGHT FOR TROUPE FIRECRACKERS

Ballet/Jazz

Girls:

• Mondor Matrix Wide Strap Leotard 3505 - in the colour #PB Purple 

• Mondor Black Wraparound Skirt is optional for Ballet

• Mondor Ballerina Pink (E6) Performance Convertible Tights - 314  

• Should your dancer prefer a tight to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Capezio Ultra Soft Knit Waistband Transition Dance Tights - 1916 or 1916XC

• So Danca Light Pink Stretch Canvas Split - SD16 

• Should your dancer prefer a ballet shoe to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Canvas Ballet Shoes to match skin tone - Capezio 2037C OR 2037W

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• IDA Athletic Pants or IDA Leggings for Contemp/Lyrical & Jazz and an IDA Team Jacket - families will be auto-billed for these items

• Dancers may only wear their assigned leotard, tights and a sheer skirt for Ballet

• Long hair should be in a bun for Ballet

• Secure ponytail for Jazz/Contemp & Lyrical​

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Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha and/or Black Sansha Soren Tight

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Wear Moi Full Seat Dance Belt

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Black

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• IDA Athletic Pants or IDA Leggings for Contemp/Lyrical & Jazz and an IDA Team Jacket - families will be auto-billed for these items

• Long hair should be in a bun or secure ponytail.

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​MANDATORY TECH NIGHT FOR COMPETITIVE TROUPES RHYTHM & SYNCHRO & PULSE

Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary & Lyrical

Girls:

• Mondor Matrix Wide Strap Child Leotard 3505 - in the colour #66 Royal Blue OR Mondor Matrix Wide Strap Adult Leotard 3505 - in the colour #66 Royal Blue

• Mondor Child Black Wraparound Skirt OR Mondor Adult Black Wraparound Skirt is optional for Ballet

• Mondor Ballerina Pink (E6) Child Performance Convertible Tights - 314 OR Mondor Adult Ballerina Convertible Performance Tights

• Should your dancer prefer a tight to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Capezio Ultra Soft Knit Waistband Transition Dance Tights - 1916 or 1916XC

• So Danca Light Pink Child Stretch Canvas Split - SD16 OR So Danca Ladies' Light Pink Stretch Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slipper

• Should your dancer prefer a ballet shoe to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Canvas Ballet Shoes to match skin tone - Capezio 2037C OR 2037W

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• IDA Athletic Pants or IDA Leggings for Contemp/Lyrical & Jazz and an IDA Team Jacket - families will be auto-billed for these items

• Dancers m ay only wear their assigned leotard, tights and a sheer skirt for Ballet

• Long hair should be in a bun for Ballet

• Secure ponytail for Jazz/Contemp & Lyrical​

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Boys:

• Black Spencer Shorts - Sansha and/or Black Sansha Soren Tight

• Sansha Santino Boys’ White Ballet Tee

• Wear Moi Full Seat Dance Belt

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Black

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• IDA Athletic Pants or IDA Leggings for Contemp/Lyrical & Jazz and an IDA Team Jacket - families will be auto-billed for these items

• Long hair should be in a bun or secure ponytail.

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​MANDATORY TECH NIGHT FOR COMPETITIVE TROUPE EXPRESSION

Ballet/Jazz/Contemporary & Lyrical

Girls:

• Mondor Matrix Wide Strap Leotard 3505 - in the colour #RR - Renaissance Red

• Mondor Adult Black Wraparound Skirt is optional for Ballet

• Mondor Adult Ballerina Convertible Performance Tights

• Should your dancer prefer a tight to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Capezio Ultra Soft Knit Waistband Transition Dance Tights - 1916 or 1916XC

• So Danca Ladies' Light Pink Stretch Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slipper

• Should your dancer prefer a ballet shoe to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Canvas Ballet Shoes to match skin tone - Capezio 2037C OR 2037W

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• IDA Athletic Pants or IDA Leggings for Contemp/Lyrical & Jazz and an IDA Team Jacket - families will be auto-billed for these items

• Dancers may only wear their assigned leotard, tights and a sheer skirt for Ballet

• Long hair should be in a bun for Ballet

• Secure ponytail for Jazz/Contemp & Lyrical​

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Boys:

• Mondor Adult Shorts OR Black Convertible Tights - Mondor

• Capezio Crew Neck White T-Shirt 

• Wear Moi Full Seat Dance Belt

• Leather Ballet Shoes - Bloch S0205G in Black

• Sansha Light Tan Foot Thong In Mesh - The purchase of Foot Undeez for this level is an optional purchase.

• IDA Athletic Pants or IDA Leggings for Contemp/Lyrical & Jazz and an IDA Team Jacket - families will be auto-billed for these items

• Long hair should be in a bun or secure ponytail.

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MODERN CLASSES FOR COMPETITIVE DANCERS

• Any Colour Joggers/Pants or Leggings

• Any Colour Fitted Shirts, Long Sleeve recommended 

• Bare Feet or Socks

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POINTE CLASSES FOR COMPETITIVE DANCERS

Girls:

• Twiggz provides Pointe Shoe Fittings by appointment and carries primarily Bloch Pointe Shoes. Fittings are completed at the Mic Mac location by Rita or Abby.

• All shoes should be checked by Miss Dawn or Miss Jess, prior to adding elastic & ribbons.

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ACRO & TAP CLASSES FOR COMPETITIVE DANCERS

Girls:

• Any Colour Leotard - lots of variety at Twiggz

• Black Shorts/Pants

• Black Women's Tap Shoes: Bloch Tap-Flex - for Tap Only

• Long hair should be in a secure ponytail

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Boys:

• Any fitted athletic wear

• Black Men's Tap Shoes: Bloch Tap-Flex - for Tap Only

• Long hair should be in a secure ponytail

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ADULT TAP/BALLET

• All Adult dancers may wear their own choice of fitted dancewear

• Dancewear must be appropriate to the style of dancing in which enrolled.

• So Danca Light Pink Stretch Canvas Split

• Should your dancer prefer a ballet shoe to match their skin tone, they should order online from Dancewear Centre in Toronto: Canvas Ballet Shoes to match skin tone - Capezio 2037C OR 2037W

• Any Black Tap shoe for Tap:

  • Black Women's Tap Shoes: Bloch Tap-Flex 

  • Black Men's Tap Shoes: Bloch Tap-Flex

• All footwear must be non-marking and indoor-only, please!

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