Dress Code & School Policy : Ballet Tucson

Dress Code & School Policy

Teen/Adult Classes

A leotard and tights or active wear, that doesn’t constrict your movement, and ballet shoes are recommended.

Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Levels 1 - 7 Students:

If you identify as she/her or they/them:

Pink or flesh/skin colored footed or convertible tights (convertible tights are preferable for Levels 4 and above due to Preparation for Pointe and Pointe classes)

Black Leotard (simple, not too many decorations or straps)

*Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students may option to wear light pink leotard
*Level 7 students may wear colored leotards on Saturday classes only.
If in Nutcracker/Showcase rehearsals, students must change into dress code.

Pink Ballet Shoes (full sole recommended for young dancers)

Black pull on Jazz shoes

Pointe Shoes (must be approved by instructor or School Directors)

Black skirts for classical variations classes only
*Level 7 may wear skirts for pointe classes as well

If you identify as he/him or they/them:

Black footed tights

White or Black solid fitted t-shirt or leotard

Dance Belt

Black Ballet Shoes or White Socks with White Ballet Shoes

Black pull on Jazz shoes

All Students

Hair must be neatly tied away from face and put up in a secure bun for all ballet classes.

No watches or jewelry of any kind in classes or rehearsals (except small pierced earrings)

Black shirts and black tights are to be worn for Jazz, Modern and Lyrical classes only.

Hip Hop: a t-shirt, jogger pants or light weight baggie sweatpants are to be worn with either Converse, Vans, or Keds sneakers that MUST only be worn in the studio for this class.

For colder weather: tight fitting, waist high or full body leg warmers are acceptable for barre work only, as teacher permits.

DO NOT wear dance shoes, including Hip Hop sneakers, or dance clothes outside. This policy reflects concern for the safety of our students. A cover-up over dance clothes is required.

DO NOT use fabric softener on dance clothes or apply lotion before class, as this will damage the floors.

STUDENTS NOT DRESSED PROPERLY WILL BE ASKED TO OBSERVE CLASS.

 

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Monday-Friday 3:00pm–7:30pm
Saturday 9:00am–2:00pm
school@ballettucson.org
520.623.3373

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James H. and Frances R. Allen Family Foundation
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