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.​
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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).
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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)

Competition and Medal Test Dress Code

http://www.mbhighlanddance.com/PDFs_and_WordDOCs/Other/DRESS%20FOR%20HIGHLAND%20DANCERS.pdf
You can purchase new highland outfits from:
Highland in Style: http://highlandinstyle.com/collections/kiltie-outfit-discount/products/kilties-child-size-8-10?variant=1068649279 
Tartan Town: 

"Must Haves" in your dance bag for performances, competitions, and medal tests:

  • Appropriate dance attire (see above link for details)
  • Highland dance ghillies
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks (nothing sticky)
  • Safety pins
  • Makeup
  • Hair elastics
  • Bobby pins & hair pins
  • Hair nets
  • Hairspray & hair gel 
  • Sewing kit (with scissors)
  • First Aid kit
  • Nail Clippers
  • Black shoe polish &/or vaseline
  • Spray bottle and sandpaper for bottom of shoes
  • Elastic for socks