Please see below for our specific uniform requirements.
A proper uniform is essential to a dance education -
students are more focused and better able to participate
when they are properly prepared for class.

Tights, shoes, dance bags, and more are also available in our studio boutique.
If we do not have your size or style in stock, we will order it for you at no extra charge.

All dancers must wear a Perna Dance Center uniform leotard,
available for purchase at the studio boutique.

ALL DANCERS are also required to have their hair pulled back off of their face (including boys with long hair). Minimal jewelry, no bra straps showing, and no underwear to be worn with tights. In colder weather, younger dancers may wear a white long sleeve shirt underneath their leotard.

NEW UNIFORM POLICIES

  • All Hip Hop students are required to wear PDC Uniform Joggers (in addition to leotard and tights) - Sizing and ordering will take place at the PDC Boutique

  • Male dancers will be required to wear a PDC Uniform shirt and black athletic or dance pants. Orders taken at the PDC Boutique.

  • Pre-School Program students (Tots, Kinder, Combo I/II, Kids Bop, Acro, Jazz I) are required to wear a PINK PDC Uniform Leotard and Tights for their Acro, Kids Hip Hop or Jazz 1 classes. No black leotards in the Pre-School Program.

Uniform Requirements by Program

  • Pre-School Program

    Pink Uniform Leotard
    Pink Tights
    Proper Dance Shoes

    *Uniform joggers required for Kids Bop Hip Hop

    *No skirted leotards allowed for Acro

  • Graded Level Program

    Black Uniform Leotard
    Beige Tights
    Proper Dance Shoes

    *Black dance shorts or capris optional

    *Uniform joggers required for Hip Hop

  • Boys

    White Uniform Tee Shirt
    Black Pants
    Black Dance Shoes

  • Adult Program

    Active wear or gym clothing
    Proper dance shoes

    *Adults are not required to wear a uniform leotard or tights

Attire
FAQs

  • The Perna Dance Center has a uniform leotard requirement for each dance class because we feel strongly that dance is a discipline. Just as if your child were involved in cheerleading, karate, or any sport where a standard must be upheld, the same applies for the art of dance. Dancers work harder and stay more focused if they are properly dressed for class. The studio is a 'special place' with a 'special' dress requirement.

  • Ballet slippers should be worn for all Ballet classes

    Tap shoes should be worn for all Tap classes. Kinderdance dancers will be sized for and receive their tap shoes in the late Fall.

    Jazz shoes should be worn for all Jazz and Contemporary classes.

    Hip Hop sneakers should be worn for all Hip Hop classes

    Dancers will be Barefoot for all Acro and Modern classes

    Pointe shoes should be worn for Pointe and Pre-Pointe classes

  • A bun is not required for class, but dancers must have their hair pulled back and off their face, such as in a ponytail or braid. It is distracting for dancers to have to keep fixing their hair during class so please send your dancer with their hair fixed in place.