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 Uniform

 

Hair

     

     All levels are expected to wear hair in a traditional ballet bun if long enough, and otherwise neatly secured with pins barrettes and hair ties that match the hair color.  A hairnet is not necessary for class unless it makes it easier to make a bun.  Hair should be secure enough to stay in place during movements like big jumps and turns.  

     The classical ballet bun is special and different from a fashion bun.  It is designed to enhance the line of the face and head.  Please take a moment to watch the video as this hair style has its own technique.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Uniforms The uniform for each level is required.  Uniforms reduce distractions for student and teacher alike and enhance focus and a sense of pride in and respect for the art form.  

 

Consider shopping local at Walnut Creek's Contra Costa Dancewear.  

 

A trip to the Dancewear store can be a special and exciting outing and shoes, especially pointe shoes, must always be fitted in person.   

   

     Pre-Ballet:     Ballet Pink or  skin tone Ballet tights

                           Black Ballet Leotard of your choice

                                 Full sole leather Ballet slippers 

                                 No skirts or tutus

     Ballet 1:         Ballet Pink or skin tone ballet tights

                           Black Ballet Leotard of your choice

                                 Full sole leather Ballet slippers 

                                 No skirts or tutus

     Ballet 2:         Ballet Pink or skin tone ballet tights

                           Black Ballet Leotard of your choice

                                  Full sole leather Ballet slippers 

                                  No skirts or tutus

     Ballet 3:          Ballet Pink or Flesh tone ballet tights

                             Black Leotard of your choice

                             Split sole canvas ballet slippers

                                  Optional:  Black ballet skirt can be worn in center portion of class

                                                    Black short shorts may be worn at all times 

      Ballet 4:             Ballet Pink or Skintone Ballet tights

                                 Black leotard of your choice 

                                 Optional:  Black ballet skirt or black short shorts

     Ballet 4/5:         Any leotard and tights

                                  Split sole canvas ballet slippers

                                  Professionally fitted pointe shoes

                                  Optional:  skirts or short shorts at the teacher's discretion  

     

 

      Students must cover up when traveling to and from the studio, even if it is just a quick drop off.  It is not appropriate ballet etiquette to wear practice clothes without anything over them outside the studio.    

 

     Please do not wear underwear with your tights and leotard.  It may be helpful to think of the leotard being like a bathing suit - you don’t wear underwear with a bathing suit!  

     Jewelry may only be worn if it is small, lightweight, and securely attached. Earrings should be stud or small dangle lever backs, closed tiny hoops, etc. Necklaces and bracelets should feel weightless. No watches or big hair accessories.  

 

 

 

 

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