
What To Wear
Ballet
Clothing:
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Leotard (any color)
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Tights (white, pink, or flesh-toned, convertible)
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Ballet skirts may be worn if desired
Shoes:
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Ballet Slippers (pink or flesh-toned, canvas or leather, split-sole)
Hair:
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High/low bun (if possible) - hair pulled back off of shoulders
Lyrical/Contemporary
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Barefoot
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Acrobatics
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Barefoot
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Jumps, Leaps, Turns
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Jazz Shoes (flesh-toned Turning Shoes or Foot Paws)
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Accessories:
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Ankle Weights: Under the age of 10: one pound per leg, over the age of 10: two to three pounds per leg
Ballroom:
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Latin Ballroom Heels for females and Character Shoes for males (if not: clean tennis shoes)
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Ballroom Heels: 1.5 - 3 inch heels (based on age and experience), flesh-toned, open toe, with ankle support
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Jazz
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Barefoot or Jazz Shoes (flesh-toned Turning Shoes or Foot Paws)
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Hip Hop
Clothing:
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Tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Shorts, leggings, or sweatpants (any color)
Shoes:
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Clean tennis shoes (no street shoes)
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Tap
Clothing:
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Tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Shorts, leggings, or sweatpants (any color)
Shoes:
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Black Tap Shoes (leather, hard-sole)
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Stretch & Strength
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Barefoot
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders
Accessories:
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Ankle Weights: Under the age of 10: one pound per leg, over the age of 10: two to three pounds per leg
Progressive Ballet Technique
Clothing:
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Tight-fitting tank tops, t-shirts, or sports bras (any color)
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Tight-fitting shorts, joggers, or leggings (any color)
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No baggy t-shirts, sweatshirts, or sweatpants
Shoes:
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Barefoot
Hair:
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Pulled back off of shoulders