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How to Prepare

For new dancers: Parents, please keep your kids’ toe nails clipped short or dance shoes will become very uncomfortable. If you are taking your child to the nail salon for a pedicure, please tell the nail technician not to scrape calluses off of your child’s feet. Calluses are important in building a natural pad on the foot for dancing.

For everyone: While everyone is expected to have positive hygiene and use deodorant, please use a neutral, fragrance-free deodorant. A general rule in the performing arts is to not wear perfumes or deodorants in order to be respectful of anyone who might struggle with scent-related sensitivities. Thank you!

How to make the perfect ballet bun

How to dress and what to wear

What to Wear

A Note to Parents when purchasing proper dance attire: 

Professionalism and modesty are important to us! Please make sure you are purchasing solid color leotards (girls) and solid color t-shirts (boys) without mesh or holes. Leggings for girls should also be solid without mesh, holes, and are sold by a dance or sports company so they are not see-through. Jazz pants for boys can be purchased at a dance store. 

  • Ballet slippers are best if they are ‘split-sole’.
  • Jazz shoes should be full-footed, not cut out.
If you don’t know how to properly fashion a ballet bun, please see our video above! Scrunchies and flowers are acceptable, but please refrain from using headbands. Loose hairs should be gelled or hairsprayed.

Parents & Me - Adults and Kids
  • Moveable clothing.
  • Socks are acceptable for guardians.
  • Children should wear ballet slippers or socks.
  • For the Spring show, ballet slippers will be required for parents and children. (Pink for women, black for men)

Ballet Class - Girls
  • Leotard: no mesh, black only.
  • Girls under the age of 9 may also wear a pink leotard.
  • Girls over the age of 10 may wear a black or pink ballet skirt.
  • Pink ballet tights.
  • Pink, split-sole ballet slippers.
  • Hair in tight ballet bun: no headbands, scrunchies welcome.
  • Ballet tights are worn under their leotard and without underwear. Girls who are not yet potty trained are required to wear a diaper or pull-up.

Ballet Class - Boys
  • Solid black t-shirt.
  • Boys under the age of 9 may also wear a solid white t-shirt.
  • Solid black jazz pants.
  • Black, split-sole ballet slippers; no socks.
  • Hair out of face/eyes: no headbands, if hair is long enough to pull hair back, please do.
  • Shirts should be tucked into jazz pants and not lift to show stomach when arms are raised or while jumping.
  • Boys over the age of 8 must wear a dance belt.

Jazz - Girls
  • Leotard: no mesh below the chest, solid black only.
  • Solid black dance leggings or jazz pants.
  • Ladies over the age of 10 may wear black tights worn over their leotard.
  • Jazz shoes: full foot, split sole, black.
  • Hair in ballet bun, scrunchies welcome.

Jazz - Boys
  • Solid black t-shirt.
  • Boys under the age of 9 may also wear a solid white t-shirt.
  • Solid black jazz pants or joggers.
  • Jazz shoes: full foot, split sole, black, may wear black socks.
  • Hair out of face/eyes: no headbands, if hair is long enough to pull back, please do.
  • Shirts should be tucked into jazz pants and not lift to show stomach when arms are raised or while jumping.
  • Boys over the age of 8 must wear a dance belt.

Adult Dance - Women
  • Comfortable, appropriate black leggings or joggers.
  • Comfortable, appropriate, solid color T-shirt, tank top, or leotard that covers the midsection and chest. 
  • No cleavage. 
  • Sports bra required if not wearing a leotard with built-in bra.
  • Split-sole ballet slippers for ballet class.
  • Split-sole, full footed jazz shoes or split-sole jazz sneakers for jazz class.

Adult Dance - Men
  • Comfortable, appropriate black joggers or sweatpants.
  • Comfortable, appropriate, solid color T-shirt or tank top that does not show stomach when your hands are lifted.
  • No underwear showing above the waist line.
  • Dance belt required.
  • Split-sole, black ballet slippers required for ballet class.
  • Split-sole, full footed jazz shoes or split-sole jazz sneakers for jazz class.

Acting - Everyone
  • Attire should be comfortable enough to move around, yet modest.
  • No midriff, cleavage, or saggy pants.
  • Shoes should be closed-toe and functional for movement.

Musical Theatre - Everyone
  • Attire should be comfortable and moveable, yet modest. No midriff, cleavage, or saggy pants.
  • Shoes should be closed-toe and functional for movement. Character heels for ladies are preferred. While character heels are not required for the first semester, they are required for the second semester and the Spring show.
  • Boys will be required to wear nice dress shoes, black jazz shoes, or men’s character shoes for the Spring show.