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 to Intermediate) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves
- navy or black leotard (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 to Intermediate) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves
- navy or black leotard (Senior levels) - 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 (up to Intermediate) - simple cut, with tank or short sleeves
- navy or black leotard (Senior levels) - 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