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Required Attire

Ballet and Tap Classes Required Attire

Note: Matching solid color chiffon style skirt may be worn in all classes. Tutus are not allowed in any class. For ballet classes,  hair must be pulled back away from the face in a bun or with a barrett. For tap, hair may be in a ponytail or braid. Jewelry is limited to small post earrings. No chains, watches or necklaces are to be worn during class.

Kinderkids Dance – (2 ½ - 3 year olds)Lower School Dance

  • Red plain short sleeved leotard 
  • Pink tights 
  • Pink ballet shoes

Preschool Dance – (3 ½ - 4 year olds)

  • Pink plain short sleeved leotard 
  • Pink tights
  • Pink ballet shoes 
  • Black tap shoes

Primary Dance – (4½ - 5 year olds)

  • Light Blue plain short sleeved leotard
  • Pink tights
  • Pink ballet shoes
  • Black tap shoes

Ballet Rhythms – (5½ - 6 year olds/ Kindergarten)

  • Navy blue plain short sleeved leotard
  • Pink tights
  • Pink ballet shoes
  • Black tap shoes

Jazz & Tap – (Kindergarten)

  • Navy blue plain short sleeved leotard
  • Black jazz pants
  • Black tights
  • Black jazz shoes
  • Black tap shoes

 Youth/Adult Ballet, Jazz and Tap Classes Required Attire

Note: No jewelry except small studded earrings are allowed in class. Dance attire is designed to provide as much freedom as possible and to present a neat appearance. It also allows the teacher a clear view of the body for corrections. Hair for ballet classes must be pulled back away from the face, securely fastened off the neck in a bun or with a barrett. Hair for jazz and tap classes may be pulled back into a ponytail or a braid.
Youth Ballet
Ballet Classes

  • Black leotard
  • Pink tights
  • Shoes: pink, leather, split sole

Jazz and Tap Classes

  • Black leotard, unitard or jazz pant
  • Black tights
  • Black jazz shoes with flexible sole (can be lace or boot style)
  • Black tap shoe with ½ inch heel

Hip-Hop Classes

  • Comfortable dance clothing (no jeans allowed)
  • Black jazz shoes

Performing Company 

  • Black leotard
  • Pink tights
  • Pink leather split-sole ballet shoe
  • Black jazz shoe with flexible sole
  • Black tap shoe with one inch heel (Mary Jane Style)

 


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