Attire

Attire:

• Black leotard

• Pink tights

• Black ballet skirt readily available though optional for class.

• For warm up optional to wear a black ballet sweater or lightweight black puffer vest. Warm up are at the discretion of the teacher.

• Dancers in Variations 2 class: Practice platter tutu and pointe shoes.

Shoes:

• Light pink Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe by Capezio.

• Click for: Capezio Store Link

Hair:

• Hair should be fully secured off the neck in a bun or clip.

Adult Dancers may wear clothing they can move in of any color. Leggings and an athletic top with a warm up over is recommended. Ballet shoes listed above are recommend.

Clothing:

• Black leotard or athletic top.

• Mid or high waisted black leggings.

• In warmer months mid to high waisted black shorts with around a 4” inseam. For longer shorts search for “bike shorts” or “long length.”

Shoes: Please note shoes may or may not be worn for recital numbers.

• Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe by Capezio. Choose from colors: Nude, Light Suntan or Mocha to best match to skin tone.

  • Capezio Store- Child Size

  • Capezio Store - Adult Size

Socks:

• If choosing to practice in socks, black or white quarter crew socks in brands like under-armor, adidas or nike are recommend.

Hair:

• Hair should be secured off the neck in a bun, clip, braids or ponytail. If you have longer hair make sure your hair style for class does not interfere with turning.

Attire:

• Any color leotard or athletic top.

• High waisted leggings, flare legging or studio pant.

• Warmer months shorts with around a 4” inseam.

Shoes: Match Theatricals jazz shoe to closest to skin tone.

• Theatricals Adult "Ultimate Competition" Leather Jazz Shoes with Neoprene

• Theatricals Child "Ultimate Competition" Leather Jazz Shoes with Neoprene

Socks:

• If choosing to practice in socks, black or white quarter crew socks in brands like under-armor, adidas or nike are recommend.

Hair:

• Hair should be secured off the neck in a bun, clip, braids or ponytail. If you have longer hair make sure your hair style for class does not interfere with turning.

Shoes:

• Black Oxford Tap Shoe by Bloch or Theatricals.

  • Child Theatricals

  • Child Bloch

  • Adult Theatricals

  • Adult Student

  • Adult Bloch Women’s

  • Adult Bloch Men’s

  • Professional

How to prep taps:

1. Check for burrs (run your finger lightly along the tap edge).

2. Use a metal file or fine sandpaper

   • Smooth the perimeter of the toe tap

   • Smooth the heel tap

3. Tighten all screws

   • Use a proper screwdriver

   • Loose taps scratch floors faster

4. Check periodically (weekly)

   • Especially younger dancers — their screws loosen fastest.

Clothing:

• Black T-Shirt, Tank Top, Leotard or Athletic Top

• Black mid to high waisted leggings, joggers, flare pant, studio pant or sweat pant.

• Optional for warmer months: Black mid to high waisted shorts with around a 4” inseam

• Adults may wear clothing of any color they can move in regardless.

Clothing:

• Black T-Shirt, Tank Top, Leotard or Athletic Top

• Black mid to high waisted leggings, joggers or sweat pant.

• Optional for warmer months: Black mid to high waisted shorts with around a 4” inseam

Sneakers:

• White sneakers for dance floor use only. Any brand of white sneaker is acceptable.

• Competitive Dancers Wear: Air Force 1 White Sneaker.

• Please note that sneakers for classroom use may be any color or pattern as long as they have been washed.

Girls:

• Pink leotard with attached skirt

• Ballet Pink Tights

• Ballet Pink Ballet Shoes

• Recommended Ballet Shoes:

• Canvas Option Prefer

Boys:

• Black Pants or Shorts

• White Short Sleeve Shirt

• Black Ballet Shoes

Recommended Ballet Shoes:

• Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe

• Bloch Leather Odette

Girls:

• Black or Pink Leotard

• Black Leggings Over

• Black Paten Leather Mary Jane Style Tap Shoes with Velcro Strap

  • Bloch

  • Theatricals

• Black sweater optional for warm up.

Boys:

• Black Pants or Shorts

• White or Black Short Sleeve Shirt

• Black Oxford Tie Tap Shoes.

  • Bloch

  • Theatricals

• Black sweatshirt for warm up optional.