School of Ballet Attire
A very important part of a dancer’s training is his or her appearance. Beautiful dancing and careful preparation of a role can be spoiled by careless or sloppy appearance. The "look" of a ballerina begins in the classroom. The male dancer must dress the part of the masculine danseur.
Each dancer must be dressed appropriately for each class. This includes a tidy appearance in both hair and dress. Hair must be secured back from the face and neck in a bun or French braid and secured with a strong clasp if the hair is short. Please no headbands!
Girl Attire: Pink ballet shoes, ballet pink footed tights, and a solid colored leotard are required for each class. Please do not wear tan colored tights or tights that have the feet cut out of them. Skirts are not allowed in class – except on designated days—they are a distraction to the young dancers, and hinder the teacher’s observation of proper hip alignment.
Boy Attire: White (or black) shoes and white socks, black tights, and a white T-shirt are the standard dress code.
For All dancers: No baggy sweatshirts, shorts or plastic pants are allowed during class and leg warmers may be worn only with the teacher’s permission. Dancers are not allowed to wear jewelry or watches in class. Leave the diamonds at home!
Shoes: Ballet shoes must fit the foot snugly for proper support. Do not buy the shoes to grow into. Ballet shoes must fit the foot like a glove. The child’s name should be written inside each ballet shoe with permanent marker.
Ballet and pointe shoes must have elastic and/or ribbons sewn onto shoes. The strings must be tied in a double knot and trimmed off. No safety pins securing shoes are allowed- it is unsafe. If shoes are forgotten or secured with pins, the student will be asked to sit and observe class. This is not a punishment, but rather, a safety precaution!
Our teachers will be glad to check the fit of any ballet or pointe shoe that you purchase for your dancer to ensure that it is the corrrect size and choice of shoe for your child.
Clothing and shoes for Adults and Children can be purchased at the locations listed below:
DanceSport Discount Dancewear
926 24th Ave. SW
Norman, OK
405-447-3456
Show Biz Dancewear
10625 S. Western
OKC, OK
405-691-6707
Show Biz Dancewear
4427 NW 63rd
OKC, OK
405-840-4406
Online at www.discountdance.com