Hair must be pulled back and out of the eyes and off the neck for all classes. This is not limited to the ballet classes. How to ballet bun or french twist here.
No dangling necklaces or earrings. Leave jewelry and watches in your dance bags.
Follow dress code for each of your classes.
No dangling necklaces or earrings. Leave jewelry and watches in your dance bags.
Follow dress code for each of your classes.
Dress Codes For Ages 3 through 10:
You must invest in the appropriate color leotard for your child.
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Ballet wrap or pull-on skirt is optional.
- Boys wear fitted white tees, black jazz pants or black ballet shorts, black shoes and black tap shoes.
For Ballet I the dress code is hot pink leotard, pink ballets and black tap shoes.
Ballet wrap or pull-on skirt is optional.
- Boys wear fitted white tees, black jazz pants or black ballet shorts, black shoes and black tap shoes.
The dress code for Ballet II is a powder blue leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Ballet wrap or pull-on skirt is optional.
- Boys wear fitted white tees, black jazz pants or black ballet shorts, black shoes and black tap shoes.
If taking modern or acro, you will need convertible tights. If you need to turn footed tights into convertible tights, read this convertible tights how-to: cutting a small slit in the bottom of the foot.
Ballet III dress code is a yellow leotard, pink tights, pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes.
Ballet wrap or pull-on skirt is optional.
- Boys wear fitted white tees, black jazz pants or black ballet shorts, black shoes and black tap shoes.
If taking modern or acro, you will need convertible tights. If you need to turn footed tights into convertible tights, read this convertible tights how-to: cutting a small slit in the bottom of the foot.
Skirts (optional) should be short, ballet skirts and approved by the teacher. Fluffy tutus are not for class.
Hair MUST be worn securely up at all times, off the neck so that we can clearly see body alignment.
Ballet IV dress code is purple or lavender (black optional) leotards, pink tights (worn inside the leotard), pink ballet shoes and black jazz and tap shoes where applicable (for jazz/tap/modern classes).
Short black or pink ballet skirts may be worn as well as snug-fitting sweaters or tie sweaters for warm-ups.Hair MUST be worn up at all times, off the neck so instructors can see body alignment. Hair should not whip around so make sure ponytails or braids are up in a bun or french twist.
- Gentlemen wear white or solid color fitted tees, black shorts or jazz pants, dance belt or athletic support, black ballet shoes, and black or tan jazz shoes.
If taking pre-pointe, modern, or acro, you will need convertible tights. If you need to turn footed tights into convertible tights, read this convertible tights how-to: cutting a small slit in the bottom of the foot.
Ballet V, Pointe, Variations or Pas de Deux classes:
Ladies can wear black or other color leotards, pink tights (worn inside/under the leotard), pink ballet shoes. Black tights should be reserved for modern/jazz or adult classes only. Convertible tights are needed for pre-pointe, pointe and modern. Pink tights for pre-pointe and pointe.
Dance shorts and short ballet skirts may be worn as well as warm-ups in the form of snug-fitting sweaters, tie sweaters, and leg warmers.
T-shirts, leggings, and sweatshirts are inappropriate for ballet class and should be removed before plies & tendus.*
Hair MUST be worn up at all times, off the neck so instructors can see body alignment. Hair should not whip around, so make sure ponytails or braids are up in a bun or french twist.
- Gentlemen wear white or solid color fitted tees, black shorts or jazz pants, dance belt or athletic support, black or white ballet shoes.
If taking pre-pointe, modern, or acro, you will need convertible tights. If you need to turn footed tights into convertible tights, read this convertible tights how-to: cutting a small slit in the bottom of the foot.
Modern, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Acro Dance
- Gentlemen wear white or solid color fitted tees, shorts or jazz pants, dance belt or athletic support, and shoes when applicable.
Ladies wear leotards with convertible tights and fitted dance shorts. No sweats or T-shirts during class.
Standalone tap classes may wear jazz pants or solid color leggings with leotard and tights.
Legs must be covered for all Tights are strongly encouraged.
Wear bare feet, ballet, jazz, or tap shoes when applicable. Black (sometimes tan) jazz and tap shoes may be used in shows.
Standalone tap classes may wear jazz pants or solid color leggings with leotard and tights.
Legs must be covered for all Tights are strongly encouraged.
Wear bare feet, ballet, jazz, or tap shoes when applicable. Black (sometimes tan) jazz and tap shoes may be used in shows.
If taking pre-pointe, modern, or acro, you will need convertible tights. If you need to turn footed tights into convertible tights read this convertible tights how-to: cutting a small slit in the bottom of the foot.
NO EXPOSING OR CAMISOLE LEOTARDS FOR OLDER DANCERS!
Pink tights go under your leotard and in your shoes for ballet.
PreBallet - Ballet V: During ballet class, ballet warm-ups are allowed, for instance: shrugs, leg warmers, ballet wrap sweaters.
*Inappropriate dress during ballet class: pants, leggings, capris, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, track jackets, bulky sweaters. If you are cold and don't have ballet warm-ups or a long-sleeved leotard, you can take an old pair of tights and turn them into sleeves. Ask Ms Sarah how.
Never use your dance shoes as street shoes; don't wear them outside.
Cover up your dance clothes when going to and from the studio... throw on pants and a shirt of some sort.
Bun tutorials - playlist
Ballet bun tutorial by Anaheim Ballet
Cinnabun tutorial
Basic Ballet Bun
NO EXPOSING OR CAMISOLE LEOTARDS FOR OLDER DANCERS!
Pink tights go under your leotard and in your shoes for ballet.
PreBallet - Ballet V: During ballet class, ballet warm-ups are allowed, for instance: shrugs, leg warmers, ballet wrap sweaters.
*Inappropriate dress during ballet class: pants, leggings, capris, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, track jackets, bulky sweaters. If you are cold and don't have ballet warm-ups or a long-sleeved leotard, you can take an old pair of tights and turn them into sleeves. Ask Ms Sarah how.
Never use your dance shoes as street shoes; don't wear them outside.
Cover up your dance clothes when going to and from the studio... throw on pants and a shirt of some sort.
Bun tutorials - playlist
Ballet bun tutorial by Anaheim Ballet
Cinnabun tutorial
Basic Ballet Bun
Hosanna Dance, Pierre, SD
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