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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 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 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.