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DRESS REQUIREMENTS:
An important aspect of dance discipline requires the uniformity of student
dress in appropriate practice attire. The proper dress not only
enables freedom of movement and support, but also brings cohesion to the class and allows the instructor to observe the placement and muscular development of each participant. Jewelry should not be worn on the neck or the arms and the hair should be pulled off of the face. (Ballet classes should have hair arranged in a bun if length permits). Oversized tee-shirts or sweatshirts are not allowed in class as well as outerwear such as pants or skirts. Chiffon skirts — matching
the leotard color — are allowed in the ballet classes. Fitted outerwear, dance sweaters and leg warmers are allowed during the warm-up portion of class in colder weather.
YOUNG CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
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Introduction to Dance &
Primary |
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Girls |
Short sleeve or sleeveless pale pink leotard, optional
elastic waistband (or attached skirt), pale pink tights (non-shimmer) or white ankle socks (in warmer weather), pink ballet shoes |
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Boys |
White t-shirt (no decals), dance pants or black shorts, white ankle
socks, white ballet shoes |
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Level I & II Ballet |
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Girls |
Short sleeve or sleeveless pale blue leotard, pale pink tights (non-shimmer), pink ballet shoes (professional brands only), optional elastic waistband skirts |
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Boys |
White t-shirt (no decals), dance pants or black shorts,
white ankle socks, white ballet shoes |
OPEN PROGRAM
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Girls |
Pale pink tights (non-shimmer), full-sole pink leather ballet shoes* (professional brands only),
black camisole or sleeveless leotard
*Level VI & above may
wear split-sole pink leather ballet shoes (professional
brands only). |
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Boys |
Level III - V: Same as children's program. Level VI & above:
White t-shirt (no decals), dance pants, black ankle socks,
black ballet shoes |
ROYAL ACADEMY OF DANCE PROGRAM
Grades I & II — Light blue leotard
Grades III-V — Burgundy leotard
Grades VI-VIII — Hunter green leotard |
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
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Girls |
Black camisole or sleeveless leotard, pale pink tights
(non-shimmer), pink ballet shoes (professional brands
only) |
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Boys |
White t-shirt (no decals), dance pants, black ankle
socks, black ballet shoes |
The following dance forms may wear any style or color leotard or
leotard with tights or leggings:
Modern: No shoes required
Musical Theater & Jazz: Tan Jazz Shoes
Tap: Black low-heeled "Mary-Jane" taps (up to
Tap III), black jazz style tap shoe (Tap IV and above)
Lyrical: Lyrical sandal
Hip Hop: Black jazz sneaker
Pointe: Any style pointe shoe (instructor approval)
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