Apparel should be clean, well fitting and in good repair. We strongly recommend smooth, tight fitting and solid colored garments. In order to assist you, your instructor needs to be able to see your muscles clearly.

Ballet Classes

For Girls 5-12 years old

Pink tights with feet (footed tights).

Pink ballet shoes with pink elastic.

Solid colored leotard without adornment or skirt. *

Sweaters or t-shirts only if tucked tightly inside leotard.

          Hair tightly secured.**

*Ballet I & II (girls 5-7 years old) a pink leotard is preferred.

For Women/Teens

Footed tights (black or pink preferred). For pointe, pink tights with seams.

Solid colored leotard.

Ballet slippers (pink preferred).

Warm-up apparel, restricted to close fitting, solid colored garments.

Brassiere strongly recommended.

Hair tightly secured.**

**Hair tightly secured: Hair should be pulled back, away from the face, and tightly secured so the student can learn the proper technique for turns (pirouettes, chaînés, piqué turns, etc.).

For Boys 5-12 years old

Black tights or form fitting athletic wear and white socks.

Black or white ballet shoes.

White t-shirt, tucked in.

Dance belt required for Level II and above classes

For Men/Teens

Tights, jazz pants or sweat pants tucked neatly into socks.

     Dance Belt or similar support (Level II–VI), pas de deux dance belt recommended.

     Solid colored top tucked in neatly.

Black or white ballet shoes.

     Hair longer than chin length tightly secured.

Creative Movement Classes – Boys and Girls

Bottoms: Clean, comfortable tights or pants loose enough to allow free movement of the legs. No tight jeans. Sweat pants and leggings are fine. Skirts allowed.

Tops: Leotards, long or short sleeved t-shirts. Sweatshirts are fine with another shirt underneath in case the student gets too hot.

Shoes: Ballet slippers, gymnastic shoes, jazz shoes, or bare feet.

Hair:  Pulled back away from the face

Modern Dance Classes

Men, Women, Teens & Children: Comfortable/non-restrictive clothing (but not overly baggy, please). Pants (no jeans) or tights, leotard, t-shirt, tank top or some other top that is comfortable. Footless tights allowed. Bare feet, ballet slippers, or socks.

Stretch & Floor Exercise Classes – Men, Women, Teens

Tights, yoga or jazz pants/sweat pants tucked neatly into socks; leotard or solid colored top; ballet shoes or socks. No bare feet. No skirts.

1/25/08