Girls’ Ballet (Including Pre-Ballet)
-Black leotard with no skirt attached, ballet pink or skin-tone dance tights, leather or canvas *ballet pink or skin-toned ballet technique shoes
*Ballet pink is a specific shade of pink that is available in popular dancewear brands such as Capezio or Bloch.
-Level 4 through Advanced with ribbons on shoes
Optional: Black or pink ballet sweater or sweater tights. Instructors may ask students to remove sweater or sweater tights during class. Typically these extra items are only worn briefly as students begin class and are removed after one or two combinations.
-NO skirts, unless approved by faculty for certain more advanced levels.
-Undergarments should not be visible. (e.g. No underwear should extend beyond leotard)
-Hair must be neatly secured in classical bun or other approved style for all ballet classes and rehearsals. (Dancers with hair that cannot be secured in classical bun, please ask for guidance regarding hairstyles for class and performance.)
To watch bun-making tutorial, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVfwCRos25c
Performance Leotard
All female dancers will need a flesh-colored camisole leotard for performances. These are not needed for classes, only performances to maintain modesty while changing into costumes.
Please purchase color that most closely matches the color of your dancer’s skin tone.
Boy’s Ballet
White t-shirt, black dance tights or shorts, black ballet shoes
Pre-Tap
Black leotard, pink or skin-tone footed tights, black Mary Jane-style tap shoes (preferably with elastic loop closure as shown in picture or with Velcro closure to promote independence and self-confidence), optional black shorts
SUGGESTED STYLES:
GIRLS EASY STRAP TAP SHOES – TAP SHOES | THEATRICALS T9050C | DISCOUNTDANCE.COM
GIRLS EASY STRAP VEGAN TAP SHOES – TAP SHOES | MARIIA MX MX11C | DISCOUNTDANCE.COM
Girl’s Jazz
Black leotard, pink or tan tights, (black jazz shorts optional), tan slip-on jazz shoes. No ties or laces. **Jazz 4 will also need Black Character/Broadway T-strap 2″ heel.
SUGGESTED STYLES:
CARAMEL – JAZZ SHOES, CHILD | CAPEZIO EJ2C | DISCOUNTDANCE.COM
Boys’ Jazz
Black Jazz pants or shorts, black or white t-shirt, black socks, black jazz shoes
Boys’ Tap
Black Jazz pants or shorts, white or black t-shirt, black socks, black tap shoes
Tap 1 (Girls)
Tan Mary Jane-style tap shoes, black leotard, pink or tan tights, optional black dance shorts
SUGGESTED STYLES:
Tap 2 (Girls)
Tan Mary Jane-style tap shoes with thin strap and buckle, black leotard, pink or tan tights, optional black dance shorts
SUGGESTED STYLES:
GIRLS “TAP-ON” BUCKLE TAP SHOES – TAP SHOES | BLOCH S0302G | DISCOUNTDANCE.COM
Tap 3 (Girls)
Tan high-heel tap shoes, with heel no smaller than 1.5”, black leotard, pink or tan tights, optional black dance shorts
Tap 4
Black Oxford-style tap shoe with laces (preferred) or slip-on if already have
SUGGESTED STYLES:
Junior Contemporary/Lyrical
Girls: black leotard, pink or skin-tone tights, (black jazz shorts optional), tan slip-on jazz shoes with no ties or laces.
Boys:
Advanced Contemporary/Lyrical
May wear socks, be barefoot, or wear “Pirouettes” as pictured.
Pointe 1 and 2
Must have pointe shoes approved by studio faculty before sewing ribbons and elastics. We recommend fitting pointe shoes at Footlights in Frederick, MD or Barre and Pointe in Leesburg, VA. Please contact them in advance regarding appointments.
Russian Character
Girls: Black leotard, ballet pink or skin-tone tights, black character skirt (length just below knee)
Hair in a classical bun or similar approved style
Black, low heel character shoes
Boys: Ballet class requirement