What to Wear

Ballet 1+

Female Identifying

-Level 1 lilac leotard, Level 2 tropic green leotard, Level 3 dark purple leotard, Level 4 burgundy leotard, Level 5 navy blue leotard, Level 6+ black leotard. Dancers may wear any leotard colour of choice for pointe and Saturday classes.

-Pink or True Bare tight

-Pink, brown or bronze canvas shoes and pointe shoes (Level 4+, only after teacher invitation)

-Short skirts may be worn only for variation classes and rehearsals

-Hair should be worn in a professional ballet style, away from the face and off the neck

Male Identifying

-White or black Gabe Shirt

-Black Tights

-White ballet socks

-Black or white canvas ballet shoes

-Dance Belt

-Hair should be neatly groomed

Non-Binary

– Clothes that you are comfortable moving in

– Hair must be pulled back and out of your face

– White, tan or black ballet shoes

Ballet Academy Program

From ages 7-10, new students entering the Ballet Academy Program are generally placed into an age-appropriate level – ages 7/8 in Ballet 1, ages 8/9 in Ballet 2, and ages 9/10 in Ballet 3. All other classes (or if an experienced dancer wishes to challenge an age-level placement) require an evaluation by one of our instructors.

Students enrolled in the Ballet Academy Program often take two or more ballet classes per week. Those in Level 4 may be invited to add a pre-pointe class, and those in Levels 5 and up will advance to pointe, variations, and partnering classes. Traditional ballet pedagogy is the foundation of our curriculum, but students are encouraged to include other dance forms such as Modern, Jazz, and Lyrical in their education.  All classes are conducted in a professional manner by exceptional teachers who instill discipline, safe work habits, and a respect and passion for all disciplines of dance.

Please Note: Students should expect to stay at a Ballet Level for approximately two years, especially if time off is taken over the Summer.  Advancement to the next level is only upon recommendation of the current Instructor.