Why is there a dress code?

1. ​​Dancers that dress like dancers, feel like dancers!
2. Changing into dance attire mentally prepares students to focus in dance class.
3. ​It allows dance teachers to easily correct dancers on alignment and technique.
4. It ensures that dancers won't be distracted by clothing/hair during class.
5. It demonstrates a respect to the KIK staff and classmates.​

Appropriate dance attire

Recreational Stream

• Dance shorts
• Fitted top/bodysuit
• Socks (knee-high socks are encouraged)
• Highland ghillies or black ballet slippers
• Hair pulled back off the face
• No dangling jewelry ​

Competitive Stream & Flowers of Scotland

• Dance shorts
• Fitted top/bodysuit
• Knee-high socks
• Highland ghillies
• Hair pulled back off the face
• No dangling jewelry ​

Workshop

• Dance shorts or leggings
• Fitted top/bodysuit
• Knee-high socks (if wearing shorts)
• Indoor runners AND highland ghillies
• Hair pulled back off the face
• No dangling jewelry ​

Note: All dancers may wear sweats/sweaters during warmup.
Note: Dance shorts are short shorts! (see picture above).

Appropriate notebook

What to Bring to Class

Pack a dance bag with:

• Highland dance ghillies/black ballet slippers
• Extra knee-high socks (competitive students)
• Water bottle
• Extra hair elastics
• Notebook (spiral bound hardcover - no binders or duotangs)
• Practice skirt (mandatory for competitive dancers)
• Jig shoes (Intermediate & Premier dancers)