WHAT DO YOU WEAR TO DANCE CLASS?​​

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      BALLET: Girl's Dress Code for RAD Ballet:

• Leotard Black thick -strap or Spagehetti -strap. Please no crisscross straps, cap sleeves, or asymmetrical patterns. No shorts or skirts. Please avoid wearing sports bras under leotard. If this is an issue, Hailey will  have a great leotard recommendation, or dancers may wear a sports bra that best matches the shape/colour of the leotard. 

• Tights "Ballet Pink" OR  to match skin tone . Convertible foot for tights.

•  Shoes Level A/B/C/D/1- full sole leather pink ballet shoes. 

• Level 1 Ballet will need a pair of split sole canvas ballet shoes for competitions and year end showcase.

• Levels 2 +3 - split sole canvas. Soft pointe shoes and pointe shoes will be recommended at Teacher's discretion and with parent discussion.  

• Hair Proper Ballet Bun, no bun donuts, bun socks or bun makers. Bangs secured and kept out of face.

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• BALLET: Boy's Dress Code:

• TOP : White slim fitting t -shirt, tank top or white leotard.

• Bottom: Black slim fitting shorts or pants/leggings/tights. No baggy pants.

• Shoes: Level A-1- black full sole leather ballet shoes. Levels 2 black split sole canvas.

• Hair: Short hair must be kept out of face and eyes with hair product/ Long hair pulled back.

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      PRE SCHOOL BALLET:

       Black leotard, pink ballet tights and pink ballet shoes. If your tiny dancer doesn't want to wear it, it's no problem!!! We              are happy to have them come to class dressed in anyway they feel comfortable!!! We understand!

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• HAIR KIT: 

• Students will receive instruction/lesson on how to do a ballet bun in September

• In your dance bag :Hair Elastics, Hair Brush, bobby pins, Hair pins, Hairspray, Hairnet.  

• If you have any specific Ballet Dress code questions please email Miss Hailey Neufeld @ haileyneufeld.dance@hotmail.com          

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• JAZZ:  Black Jazz oxford shoes (preference no laces), black full length leggings and black body suit. Hair in ponytail or bun. Boys black sweatpants and black shirt. *Split Sole Jazz sneakers are optional for extra support for all rehearsals during the season. Competitive level 1+2  Jazz might need beige coloured jazz oxford shoes based on costume choices. Instructor will let levels know after costume order has been placed.

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• MUSICAL THEATRE: Black Jazz oxford shoes (preference no laces) black full length leggings, black body suit. Hair pulled into ponytail or bun. Boys black sweatpants and black shirt. *Split Sole Jazz sneakers are optional for extra support for all rehearsals during the season.

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• TAP: Tap shoes, (preferably oxford lace up style shoe)  black full length leggings, black body suit, hair pulled into ponytail or bun. Boys black sweatpants and black shirt.

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• HIP HOP:  CLEAN INDOOR running shoes, or jazz shoes. Baggy sweat pants and shirt. Hair pulled into a pony tail. *Split Sole Jazz sneakers are optional for extra support for all rehearsals during the season.

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• MODERN/CONTEMPORARY:  Bare feet or half sock, black full length legging and black body suit, hair pulled into a pony tail. Boys black sweatpants and black shirt. *Split Sole Jazz sneakers are optional for extra support for all rehearsals during the season.

• ACRO:  Bare feet, hair pulled back into a pony tail, black leggings and black body suit.

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WHERE CAN I BUY DANCE CLOTHING?

• Dance Essential in Kelowna sells all shoes and  ballet dance attire. In House studio has our dance attire Ballet List  at Dance Essentials so they will be there to help your dancer purchase what is needed! 

• Used dance shoes and leotards can be found at In House studio the first week we open. Come bring  any used dance wear to sell. Please put your full name and sales prices on the used dance wear. We recommend using masking tape with a sharpie! We will add the sale amount to your account when sold!