Dress Code 

For Children…

• Pre-Ballet: Pink leotard, tights, and slippers for girls. Black shorts, white T-shirt and socks, and black slippers for boys.

• Movement Styles: Leotard and jazz pants or footless tights.

• Ballet: Black leotard, pink tights and slippers or pointe shoes for girls. Black tights and dance belt, white T-shirt, socks and black slippers for boys.

• Modern: Leotard and footless tights for girls. T-shirt or leotard, dance belt and footless tights or jazz pants for boys.

• Jazz: Leotard, jazz pants or footless tights and black jazz shoes for girls. No jazz sneakers as they prevent proper metatarsal articulation. Tights must be worn under dance shorts. Jazz pants, T-shirt and black jazz shoes for boys.

• Tap: Comfortable pants or shorts. No skirts. Low-heeled tap shoes. Taps may be attached to the shoes at the Ballet School. See Gene Medler for information.

• Hair for all classes must be pulled away from the face. Long hair must be secured in a bun for ballet & secured tightly for jazz.

• Warm-up clothing (leg warmers, loose T-shirts, sweatpants, etc.) are permitted only at the discretion of the instructor.

• No jewelry except rings, watches and small earrings may be worn in class.

For Adults…

The above guidelines are good recommendations for adult dancer. Please keep in mind that while you will want to be able to move freely, baggy clothing may prevent your instructor from clearly assessing your placement and technique. 

For more information, please contact the Ballet School at 942-1339.