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​Attire Considerations and a link to purchase items can be found here.


​Creative Movement
Ballet shoes or socks, leotard and tights encouraged but not required, comfy clothes for dancing.

Children's Dance 1 and 2
Females - Pink or skin tone tights/ballet shoes, leotard of any color, black tap shoes, hair pulled back out of face.
Males - ​Tighter fitting pants and shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

Kinder Combo
Females -  Pink or skin tone tights/ballet shoes, black tap shoes, hair pulled back out of face.
Males - Tighter fitting pants and shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes.

1st and 2nd Grade Combo
Females - Pink or skin tone ballet tights/shoes, leotard of any color, hair pulled back out of face, black tap shoes, tan jazz shoes.
Males - Tighter fitting pants and shirt, black ballet shoes, black tap shoes, black jazz shoes.

Tap
Black tap shoes. No jeans. Loose-fitting breathable clothing including T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants and tights. No heavy jewelry. Hair should be out of your face to avoid distraction during class.

BALLET
Any leotard style

All dancers should be in skin tone tights and shoes

BALLET 1
White

BALLET 2
Ballet Pink

BALLET 3
Lilac

BALLET 4
Purple

BALLET 5
French Blue

BALLET 6
Burgundy

BALLET 7
Navy Blue

BALLET 8
Black

Male dancers:
Fitted white T-shirt, black tights, white socks & shoes

Jazz
Female dancers - Tan jazz shoes
Male dancers - Black jazz shoes

Leotards, half-tops, dance pants or booty shorts.
No baggy T-shirts, sweatshirts, pajama pants, or oversized clothing.
No heavy jewelry. Hair should be out of your face to avoid distraction during class.

Acro
Tight fitting, movable clothing that will stay put when students are practicing skills that put them upside down. Leggings, biker shorts, leotards, or tight tank tops are recommended. Hair must be secured away from the face. Bare feet are worn on the mats; no shoes, socks, or tights that cover the feet.

Contemporary
Half shoes or barefoot. Loose-fitting breathable clothing including T-shirts, shorts, sweatpants and tights. No heavy jewelry. Hair should be out of your face to avoid distraction during class.

Theatre Arts
Comfortable/workout or dance clothes only. 

​Visual Arts
Please wear clothes that can get dirty and bring your own apron or large art shirt to put over your clothes. Aprons will not be provided at this time. Short sleeves are a good idea, as sleeves often get dragged through your artwork. Closed-toe shoes are suggested.

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  • information
    • NEW TO NOLTE
    • 2024-25 schedule
    • Open Doors Schedule
    • company policies
    • NOLTE ACADEMY >
      • Calendar/FAQ
      • class descriptions + levels
      • TUITION & REGISTRATION
      • Attire Considerations
      • Pointe at Nolte
    • Nolte Companies Equity Advisory Board
    • Studio Tour
    • CONTACT us
  • enroll now!
  • POWERED BY NOLTE
    • Birthday Parties
    • Classical at Nolte
    • NOLTE NUTCRACKER
    • NOLTE RECITAL / VOICE & ACTING SHOWCASE
    • Iowa City Youth Choir
    • PILATES
    • THE COMPANY
    • Nolte Madrigal Dinner
    • OPEN DOORS DANCE FESTIVAL
  • faculty & staff
  • NEWS
  • JOB OPPORTUNITIES
  • 2025 Recital