Dress Code, Hair & Make-up

Dress code is an important part of what each dancer needs prior to beginning classes. Please find a list below of what you’ll need:

Classical

Ballet

Pink Ballet Tights

*Required

Ballet Tights

Pink Ballet Tights. Students may choose their preference of Convertible or Footed tights.

Ballet Slippers

*Required

Ballet Shoes

Pink, leather or canvas style ballet slippers.

Leotard

*Required

Leotard

Black leotard in any style. Younger dancers may choose leotard with sleeves.

Ballet Wrap Skirt

*Optional

Ballet Skirt

Ballet wrap skirt in black or pattern of your choice.

Ballet Hair in Bun

*Required

Ballet Hair

Hair should be affixed in a neat bun with the appropriate hair pins and hair net is needed.

Boys Ballet Attire

*Required

For Boys

Please wear a white shirt, black tights, and black ballet shoes.

Jr. Academy

Pre-School, Primary Ballet & Acro

Jr Academy Ballet Leotard and Tights

*Required

Attire

Light Pink Leotard (Sleeved or sleeveless) with Ballet tights for Ballet or Black leggings for Acro.

Youth Ballet Slippers

*Required

Shoes

Pink Ballet Slippers
(Not required for Acro)

Jr Ballet Attire

*Required

Attire

Pink Ballet Skirt & Tights
(Not required for Acro)

All Other Classes

Black dance attire

*Required

Attire

Black, form-fitting dancewear is required for all other classes. This includes leggings, shorts dance top or leotard. Sweatpants are permissible for Hip Hop & Contemporary. Dancewear must be all-black for all classes and rehearsals. See below for required shoes. Acrobatics & Contemporary do not require footwear.
Slick back ponytail or braid

*Required

Hair

Hair must be in a slick ponytail or braid. For jazz or turns and leaps classes, we recommend wearing a bun to prevent hair from whipping into the eyes and hindering turning.

Black Jazz shoes

*Required

Musical  Theatre,
Jazz & Company

Slip-on black leather/pleather Jazz Shoes. Company dancers: both Black Jazz shoes and a pair or foot undies or Lyrical half sole shoes.

Half sole shoes

*Required

Lyrical &
Contemporary

Lyrical: Half sole shoes in tan.
Contemporary: Foot undies in tan or bare feet is dancers choice.

Tap Shoes

*Required

Tap

Black lace up Tap shoes. Patent leather Tap shoes are also available for younger tappers.

Additional Info & Tutorials

Tips, Tricks, Do's and Don'ts

Where can I buy dance wear locally?

You can purchase dancewear in person or online at Peggy Sue’s located in lower Gibsons.

Are there tutorials for dance hair and make-up?

MAKE UP FOR LITTLE ONES
1. Click Here to Watch
2. Click Here to Watch

MAKE UP FOR INTERMEDIATE & SENIOR DANCERS
1. Click Here to Watch
2. Click Here to Watch

BALLET BUN TUTORIAL
1. Click Here to Watch
2. Click Here to Watch

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What can I do if my hair isn't long enough for a bun/ponytail?

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Do you recommend using a bun builder?

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What other do's and don'ts should I be aware of?

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