DRESS CODE

 
 

Please Review Carefully as Part of a Student’s Enrollment

DRESS CODE

Creative Movement (3 and 4 year olds): Pink leotard with attached skirt

Primary Ballet (Grade K): Pink leotard with attached skirt

Ballet I – Sr. Company (Grades 1 -12): Black leotard, skirt optional

Partnering/Variations: Leotard—any color, skirt optional

Modern: Leotard-any color, tan or black footless tights

Contemporary: Leotard-any color, tan or black footless tights or jazz pants/yoga pants

Jazz/Tap/Musical Theater: Full solid color leotard, black jazz pants or black tights

Jazz/Hip Hop: Solid color leotard, black jazz pants or loose fitting Capri pants, loose fitting t-shirt or tank top is optional

SHOES

Creative Movement/Ballet: Pink split sole ballet slippers (leather or canvas-we prefer canvas for performances)

Modern: Bare feet or teacher recommendation

Contemporary: Bare feet or teacher recommendation

Jazz: Black split sole jazz shoes, tie or slip-on (Jr. II and above - black pedinis)

Jazz/Hip Hop (1 & 2, 3 & 4, 5), Intermediate Hip Hop: Black jazz sneakers (linked HERE)

Advanced/Intermediate Hip Hop & Advanced Hip Hop: Black high top hip hop sneaker (linked HERE)

Musical Theater: Black Split sole jazz shoes, tie or slip-on (Jr II and above: TBD by teacher during 1st month of class)

Tap: Black leather (not simulated) oxford style with laces (no ribbons or Mary Janes)

TIGHTS

Creative Movement/Ballet: Tights must be ballet pink.
Jr. II and above - all performances must be PrimaSoft ballet pink w/seam. All other classes - Capezio light suntan (or Body Wrappers Stage Tan) or ballet pink (tights not required for Jazz/Hip Hop)

(These items can be purchased at Attitude Dance & Active Wear: 181 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 203.838.4002.)
(First-time pointe shoe fittings should be scheduled - please call Attitude Dance & Active Wear for an appointment)

HAIR

For grade 3 and above hair must be in a secure bun for all Ballet Technique classes..
For Creative Movement through Ballet II and all other classes hair must be pulled back securely.
Please no jewelry in class except for stud earrings.

Watch a brief demonstration video on how to make a ballet bun and apply stage makeup by clicking here!

BOYS

Ballet: Snug fitting white t-shirt, Black dance pants (tight to the ankle) or shorts, black ballet shoes

Jazz/Hip Hop: Any style t-shirt, Black dance pants (any style), black Jazz Sneakers

Jazz/Musical Theater: Snug fitting solid color t-shirt, Black dance pants (any style), black slip on jazz shoes

Tap: Solid color t-shirt, black jazz pants (any style), Black leather (not simulated) oxford style shoes with laces

 

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