DRESS CODE
BALLET: GIRLS:
- Solid color dance leotard, color varies by class level (see below). Leotard may be tank, short or long sleeved, or camisole.
- Pink tights and leather pink ballet shoes.
- Hair neatly groomed in a bun, or if it is too short for a bun, pulled back from the face in a ponytail or with a stretch headband. Bangs clipped up away from face. How- to videos.
- Tights recommended, optional in hot weather.
- Warm-ups (optional): black leggings, capris or boy shorts; black slim fitting long sleeve top or wrap sweater (any color) may be worn over tights and leotard. Legwarmers any style.
- (Optional) Dancers younger than 8 may wear leotards with attached short, soft skirts or pull-on skirts. No tie wrap skirts or tie wrap sweaters.
- (Optional) Dancers older than 8 may wear short wrap ballet skirts and wrap sweaters, (or attached, or pull-on styles of skirts)
- No baggy or puffy outerwear, no big jewelry, no shoes with holes (for safety). Dancers will be asked to remove these items.
- Young dancers: No crowns, jewelry, headbands that fall off, stiff or puffy tutus.
BALLET: BOYS:
- Black leggings, sweat pants or shorts, white T shirt or long sleeve shirt.
- Black ballet shoes.
LEOTARD COLOR BY CLASS LEVEL:
- Pre-Ballet (age 3-4): Light Pink
- Ballet I & II (age 4 1/2-6): Light Blue
- Ballet III & IV (age 6-9): Lavender
- Ballet V (age 9-11): Navy Blue
- Intermediate & Advanced (age 11 & up): Black/Burgundy
BALLET SHOES:
- Soft ballet slippers, leather. Girls/Ladies: Pink. Boys/Gentlemen: Black.
- Pointe shoes by invitation only.
MUSICAL THEATER & JAZZ:
- Dancers may wear any of the same dancewear from ballet classes.
- Or: Solid black stretch pants, leggings or shorts (close fitting), tan tights. Solid color t-shirt, long sleeve, or tank top (close fitting, NO PRINTING). Midriff must be covered. (leotard optional)
- Ballet slippers or jazz shoes * discuss with teacher for styles
- Hair up off the face in a ponytail, headband or bun.
- No baggy or puffy outerwear, no big jewelry, no shoes with holes (for safety).
ADULT BALLET:
- Any comfortable exercise clothes, (leggings, tank tops, t-shirs ...).
- Leotard and tights -optional.
- Ladies: pink ballet slippers.
- Gentlemen: black ballet slippers.
- Hair up off the face.
PURCHASING DANCEWEAR
Please email if you would like any suggestions on styles or sources to purchase dancewear and shoes. Pointe shoes must be discussed and cleared with teacher prior to purchase.
Dancewear Online:
Retail Shops (I suggest calling ahead to verify hours and items in stock):
Bourreé Boutique
100 F Street
San Rafael, CA
415-785-3360
Contra Costa Dancewear
675 Ygnacio Valley Rd.
Suite B104
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 932-9660
Capezio Sacramento
3839 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 452-2255
https://www.capezio.com/capezio-sacramento-california
Capital Costumes
8121 Madison Avenue, F-1
Fair Oaks, CA 94628
(916) 961-2769
https://capital-costumes.square.site/
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