The ballet dress code is desgined to provide for minimal distractions so the dancer may focus on technique and instructors can focus on correcting alignment. All attire can be purchased at any dancewear store. For your convenience, you can access our Discount Dance Supply store with links to all required and recommended styles.
Use teacher code 53813.
Girls/Ladies
Pre-Ballet
| Leotard | Bloch Girls Short Sleeve Leotard (CL5402) in Light Pink (or comparable style/color) |
| Tights | Optional Tights in pink or matching skin tone |
| Shoes | Leather full sole ballet slippers in pink or matching skin tone |
| Skirt | Optional Bloch Girls Basic Wrap Skirt (CR5110) in Light Pink |
Basic Ballet (Levels 1-3)
| Leotard | Bloch Girls Short Sleeve, Long Sleeve, Tank or Camisole (CL 5402, CL5409, CL5405, CL5407) in Pastel Blue/Light Blue (or comparable style/color) |
| Tights | Ballet tights in pink or matching skin tone |
| Shoes | Leather split or full sole ballet slippers in pink or matching skin tone |
| Skirt | Bloch Girls Basic Wrap Skirt (CR5110) in Pastel Blue OR Mirella Child Chiffon Pull-On Skirt (MS12CH) in Light Blue |
Intermediate Ballet (Levels 4-5)
| Leotard | Black camisole, short sleeve or long sleeve leotard. Simple design – no lace, sheer, color embellishment. Dancers may wear any color leotard for rehearsals. |
| Tights | Ballet tights in pink or matching skin tone. Dancers may wear any color tights for rehearsals. |
| Shoes | Leather or canvas split sole ballet slippers in pink or matching skin tone. Pointe shoes sewn with ribbons and elastics if needed. |
| Skirt | Black wrap or mock wrap short skirt for pointe at teacher’s discretion. |
Advanced Ballet (Level 6)
| Leotard | Black camisole, short sleeve or long sleeve leotard. Dancers may wear any color leotard for rehearsals. |
| Tights | Ballet tights in pink or matching skin tone. Dancers may wear any color ballet tights in rehearsals. |
| Shoes | Leather or canvas split sole ballet slippers in pink or matching skin tone. Pointe shoes sewn with ribbons and elastics if needed. |
| Skirt | Black wrap or mock wrap short skirt for pointe or variations at teacher’s discretion. |
Boys/Men
Pre-Ballet
| Top | White tee shirt |
| Bottom | Black shorts |
| Shoes | Leather full sole ballet slippers in black or white |
Basic Ballet (Levels 1-3)
| Top | Fitted short sleeve dance top in white or black |
| Bottom | Tights/leggings in black |
| Shoes | Leather split or full sole ballet slippers in black |
| Dance Belt | If appropriate |
Intermediate/Advanced Ballet (Levels 4-6)
| Top | Fitted short sleeve dance top in white or black |
| Bottom | Tights/leggings in black |
| Shoes | Leather or canvas split or full sole ballet slippers in black |
| Dance Belt | Required |
Additional Dress Code For All Levels
Ballet Shoes
Elastics must be sewn and drawstrings must be tucked in. All dancers should wear coverups and different shoes when arriving to and leaving ballet classes. Ballet shoes should never be worn outside of a ballet studio.
Pointe Shoes
Pointe shoes are to be sewn with elastics and ribbons. Dancers in Ballet 4 will be instructed when to get fitted for pointe shoes. Their first pointe class will be spent instructing dancers how to tie their shoes.
Hair
Neat and tidy hair is an important part of ballet etiquette. Hair should always be pulled away from the face and neck and secured in a ballet bun at the crown of the head (not close to the hairline at the forehead). Braids are acceptable but length should not be below the shoulders. Longer braids should be secured up in a ballet bun. Short hair must be kept neat and secured away from the face.
Jewelry
No jewelry may be worn in class as it is dangerous to the dancer and their peers. Post-earrings are permitted.
Warm-Up Clothing
Warm-up clothing (i.e., leg warmers, shorts, pants, sweatshirts, etc.) may not be worn in ballet class. Dancers may wear them while they warm-up but they must be tucked in a bag and off the studio floor once classes begin.
Water Bottles
Dancers are permitted to have water bottles in the studio with water only. Water bottles must be kept on the perimeter of the studio and out of the way of dancers and teachers.