preparing for dance class

Neat attire is part of the beauty and self-discipline of dance training, and shows that you take your class seriously. With that in mind, here are a few tips to help you get ready to dance:

• Remember to include the following in your dance bag:

  • a clean leotard

  • clean tights

  • ballet slippers and/or jazz shoes

  • everything you need to make a bun (ballet) or ponytail (jazz and modern)

• Remember to arrive a few minutes early for class so that you have time to get dressed, do your hair and - of course - warm up properly! A good warm-up can help prevent injury!

• Remember to remove all jewelry before class so that you don't injure yourself or others.

dress regulations

GIRLS

Ballet

• pink leotard (Predance and Primary levels)

• navy leotard (Level 1 and Junior levels) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves

• black leotard (Intermediate and Senior levels) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves

• 'ballet pink' tights

• pink ballet slippers - leather full sole for Predance through Junior levels; split sole permitted at Intermediate and Senior levels

• hair: in a ballet bun

Jazz

• navy leotard (Level 1 and Junior) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves

• black leotard (Intermediate and Senior) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves

• 'ballet pink' or beige tights

• beige jazz shoes

• hair: in a bun or ponytail

Modern 

• convertible tights

• navy leotard (Junior) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves

• black leotard (Intermediate and Senior) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves

• hair: in a bun or ponytail

BOYS

• black tights or bike shorts

• white t-shirt or tank top

• black socks

• black ballet slippers or jazz shoes

• hair: neat and tidy