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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.