Please note that if your child is not in proper attire they will be given something from the studio box to borrow and wear for their class. If you cannot afford leotards and tights for your child, something will be provided from the studio box that you may keep. If you child has forgotten their dance clothing, (either accidentally or "accidentally on purpose") they will be given something to wear from the studio box.

At FPDS we recycle all shoes on the shelf in the dressing room. If you have shoes to share (no tie-on taps) please drop them off-likewise if you find a pair that fits your child, please help yourself! If your child needs shoes or proper attire for classes, these items can also be found at a discount price at the following places:

If you have forgotten your dance attire, please do not ask instructors if you can dance in your street clothes, find something in the studio box that is appropriate for your class. It is important for the instructors to see the body and the muscle groups involved in each exercise, students who are not in appropriate clothing risk injury as the instructor cannot possibly make anatomical corrections.

All Ballet students are to wear a plain leotard (any color), plain tights (any color), and hair secured in bun.

It is preferred that all ballet students wear a pink Capezio or Bloch ballet shoe. If you have already purchased shoes of another brand, please do not buy another pair until performances require them. Students who need shoes for mid- season performance or the spring recitals are asked to purchase the brands and colors mentioned above. All ballet shoes should have elastic in them. Students in levels IV & V are expected to have a split sole ballet slipper in order to work the foot more efficiently. Canvas shoes are fine for class, but all students should understand that leather shoes will be needed for all performances. Ballet slippers should fit like a glove to the foot-not uncomfortably tight, but snug enough with no slippage. As often as your dancer outgrows his/her street shoes-they are also outgrowing their ballet slippers-shoes should be replaces usually once per year, however if you child has a big growth spurt-you may be purchasing three pairs of ballet slippers in one season.

Pointe shoes will be fitted professionally on a date to be determined. Dancers on pointe should be aware that they will need to replace pointe shoes every four months (six months for GM's) minimum in order to prevent injury from 'dead' shoes. Ideally dancers on pointe (after their first pair and learning their foot type) will have two-three pairs of pointe shoes to rotate. The first pair of pointe shoes should never ever be ordered by catalog as each dancer's foot is unique and each dancer's placement will vary due to body type, flexibility of foot and strength of the dancer. Pointe shoes should never be traded to another dancer for any reason as each pointe shoe breaks down specifically to conform to the foot it is being trained on. Dancers who are not taking two-three slipper classes per week should never play, practice, pretend or work in pointe shoes for any reason.

All Hip Hop students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights (any color). All levels may wear pants, tanks, or t-shirts over their leotard & tights. Students may be asked to have a nude or black leotard (thin strap) and suntan tights for performances.

All hip hop students will need black split sole dance sneakers, Capezio or Bloch shoes if possible.

All Jazz students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights. All levels are permitted to wear jazz pants, shorts, or skirts. Students may be asked to have a black or nude leotard and suntan, black, or fishnet tights for performances.

Jazz Shoes:

All jazz students will need no-tie black jazz oxfords, Capezio or Bloch shoes if possible. Split-sole shoes are preferred for all classes. Jazz shoes should fit snugly and similar to a ballet slipper. As often as your dancer outgrows his/her street shoes-they are also outgrowing their jazz shoes-shoes should be replaced usually once per year, however, if your child has a big growth spurt-you may be purchasing three pairs of jazz shoes in one season.

All Lyrical students are to wear a plain leotard (any color), plain tights (any color), and hair secured in bun. Dance skirts and shorts are also permitted. Students may be asked to have a nude leotard and suntan footless tights for performances.

All students will need a Capezio Padini Femme Teaching Sandal (PP3233) in light pink.

All Modern students are to wear a plain leotard (any color), footless tights (any color), nude foot undeez (Capezio H07), and hair up and off of face. Students are permitted to wear dance pants, shorts, or skirts and a tank or t-shirt over their leotard. Students may be asked to have a nude leotard and suntan footless tights for performances.

All Show Dance students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights. All levels are permitted to wear jazz pants, shorts, or skirts. Students may be asked to have a black or nude leotard and suntan, black, or fishnet tights for performances.

All Show Dance students will need no-tie black jazz oxfords, Capezio or Bloch shoes if possible. Split-sole shoes are preferred for all classes. Jazz shoes should fit snugly and similar to a ballet slipper. As often as your dancer outgrows his/her street shoes-they are also outgrowing their jazz shoes-shoes should be replaced usually once per year, however, if your child has a big growth spurt-you may be purchasing three pairs of jazz shoes in one season.

All Tap students are to wear a plain leotard (any color) and plain tights. All levels are permitted to wear dance pants, shorts, or skirts. Students may be asked to have a black or nude leotard and suntan, black, or fishnet tights for performances.

Tumbling students are required to wear a plain leotard (any color) and footless tights. Students may wear dance pants or leggings, but no loose fitting pants, t-shirt, or shorts in order that they can be spotted without extra fabric catching on the spotter.

Tumbling students will be taking all classes barefoot-please do not wear socks, ballet slippers, jazz shoes, gymnastic shoes or footed tights as they can all interfere with strong foot placement on the floor in preparing for stunts. As with Modern classes, any student with a viral infection of the foot should inform their instructor and take necessary precautions.