COSTUME SPECIFICATIONS FOR PRE-TEEN

COSTUME SPECIFICATIONS FOR ADULT, YOUTH, JUNIOR

• Shoulders
  • Each shoulder must use one of the following options
    • Cover the shoulder with fabric or decoration
    • A minimum of a 1/2 inch strap over the shoulder
  • Flesh-tone fabrics require rhinestones or similar decorations that do not reveal the skin or create a similar effect
• Bodice
  • Bust must be fully covered with no plunging necklines
  • Front and sides of the bodice must be covered with a fabric or decoration that does not reveal the skin or create a similar effect
  • Fabric for the bodice must lay no more than 3 inches below the crease of the armpit
  • Open backs must taper “inward” at a minimum from a point no lower than the back of the armpit crease to no lower than three inches above the waistline
  • Halter tops are not acceptable without shoulder straps or sleeves
• Skirts
  • No shorter than mid-thigh
  • No transparent fabric above mid-thigh for the Latin and Rhythm styles
  • May be broken or slitted from the trunk line down, but must cover the legs when not in motion
  • Fringe must lay no higher than mid-thigh in the front, back, and sides of the skirt when standing still
• Trunks/Legs
  • Regular cut dance trunks (no flesh tone fabric)
  • Fishnets must be worn for the Latin, Rhythm and Smooth divisions

• Shirts
  • Front of shirts must be of a non-transparent fabric
  • Latin shirts may be open to bottom of the sternum