Ballet

Plain black leotard (no skirts, belts, trims, rhinstones or sequins) and pale pink footed or convertible tights.

Boys

Black shorts/pants and white t-shirt (no writing/pictures)

Shoes

Dance shoes do not fit the same as street shoes and each manufacturer is different. We highly recommend buying shoes from our studio or all about DANCEWEAR in Vandalia. Avoid online returns and let a  professional size your student properly.

• BALLET – pink leather full sole (split sole for advanced); NO cloth/canvas ballet shoes

• TAP – black ribbon tie for younger students; styles may vary for other levels – ask teacher

• ACRO – white v-gore or tan gore boots – ask teacher

• JAZZ – varies based on level – ask teacher

• HIP HOP – black gore boots

• BOYS TUMBLING – black acro shoes

• BOYS TAP – black lace up tap shoes

• BOYS JAZZ/HIP HOP – black v-gore or gore boots

Hair

Girls should keep hair up off face and neck (ponytail, pigtails, bun, French braid, etc) Please remove hair bands and hard plastic balls/trinkets for acro classes; it is more comfortable for rolls and headstands.

Hair Bun

View this helpful video as a guide to get the perfect BUN!

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