It’s a common question to hear from dance parents and students alike: What purpose does the dress code actually serve? We’re glad you asked! Tonawanda Dance Arts' dress code was established for a few very important reasons: Safety: The number one factor in establishing a dress code is for all students’ safety in class. A basic leotard and tights, along with hair pulled back and the appropriate shoes, ensures that there are no extraneous clothes or jewelry that can become haz

Sparkles, sequins, glitter and rhinestones!  If you have even been to a dance performance, then you are familiar with these common costume embellishments.  But why are dance costumes so important? Dancers work very hard at bringing their choreographer’s vision to life, and dance costumes are a great way to to complete the look.  Costumes are meant to enhance each dancer and their movement across the stage and to help tell the story of what the dance’s theme is. Costuming for