REQUIRED ITEMS 

• Hair secured away from the face in a clean Ballet Bun

Progessive Ballet Technique (PBT) & Ballet Technique Refinement

• Hair secured away from the face in a clean Ballet Bun. A high bun is recommended for this class.

All Mini Levels

NEW…Any tank leotard in pink is fine.  See suggestions below.

• Tank Leotard Capezio TB1420C – Color “Pink”

• Princess Tank Leotard Capezio CC202C – Color “Pink”

• Princess Camisole Leotard Capezio CC101C – Color “Pink”

• Sports Bras and underwear are not permitted.

• See shoes and tights below.

This leotard comes in multiple shades of pink. The color MDP uses is "Pink"

Junior Levels – Jr, Jr Int, Jr Int 2

NEW…Any tank leotard in royal blue is fine.  See suggestions below

• Tank Leotard Capezio TB1420 – Color “Royal”

• Princess Tank Leotard CC202C for child CC202 for AD – Color “Royal”

• Princess Camisole Leotard CC101C for child CC101 for AD – Color “Royal”

• Sports Bras and underwear are not permitted.

• See shoe and tights below.

Junior – Jr Adv & Jr Adv 2

• Any Plain Black Leotard – Color “Black"

• Capezio Camisole Bra w/ Bratek (nude) 3564 may be worn by older dancers or any nude dance bra with clear straps (no sports bras).

• Sports bras and underwear are not permitted.

  See shoe and tights below.

Teen – Tn, Tn Int, Tn Adv, Tn Adv 2, Tn Adv 3

• Any Plain Black Leotard – Color “Black"

• Capezio Camisole Bra w/ Bratek (nude) 3564 may be worn by older dancers or any nude dance bra with clear straps (no sports bras).

• Sports bras and underwear are not permitted.

• All Teen Ballet Classes can wear black cropped dance tights which will be worn over the leotard.

• OR Teen dancers can wear traditional pink tights. See styles below.

• Teen dancers are permitted to wear a short black ballet skirt.

REQUIRED BALLET SHOES AND TIGHTS

Children Ballet Shoes Sizes For Beg Mini- Jr Adv 2

Brand: Bloch Leather Ballet Shoes (prefer full sole but can be split sole)
Color: Pink
Style: #205G

OR

Similar Style meaning Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes (no canvas)

Children Ballet Tights

Brand: Body Wrapper Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Tights
Color: Ballet Pink (not theatrical pink)
Style: #c45

All Teen, Adult Ballet Shoes (unless wearing pointe shoes)

***New Favorite Ballet Shoes are the Capezio Hanami Canvas Ballet Shoe!!!!

Brand: Capezio “Hanami Canvas Shoe”
Color: Light Pink or Matching Nude (there are 3 options) if wearing cropped black tights
Style: #2037W

OR SIMILAR STYLES BELOW

Brand: Sodanca
Color: Pink or Matching nude color (there are 3 options) if wearing cropped black tights.
Style: Bliss #SD16

Teen, Adult Ballet Tights

Brand: Body Wrapper Total Stretch Mesh Seamed Tights
Color: Ballet Pink (not theatrical pink) 
Style: #45

OR

Dancers in Teen Ballet Classes Only:  Dancers can wear black cropped dance tights worn over leotards

Boys + Mens Shoes

Boys:

Brand: Bloch Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes OR SIMILAR
Color: Black
Style: #205G

Teen:

Brand: Bloch “Prolite” Split Sole Leather Ballet Shoes OR SIMILAR
Color: Black
Style: #208L

*Visit discountdance.com to view the available boys ballet class attire. Black ballet tights (which are really leggings) or black ballet shorts are preferred for all boys. Ballet tights are leggings.

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops are preferred. Tanks are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted

• No loose clothing. Knees must be visible.

• Boys can wear loose shorts and fitted t-shirts or tanks. Knees must be visible.

• Teen/Senior boys can wear track pants pending teachers approval.

• Shoes

  • Jazz shoes- Bloch S0401 or Capezio Show Stopper cp05 any color

  • Some teachers may prefer turners or no shoes.

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor

• Loose or fitted clothing is acceptable.

• Pants or leggings are preferred.

• Tights should not be visible.

• Shorts are acceptable only if tights are not visible.

• No shoes

• Socks need to be in dance bins at all times. We recommend Apollo Shocks Dance Socks.

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops are preferred. Tanks are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted.

• No loose clothing. Knees must be visible.

• Boys can wear loose shorts and tight t-shirts or tanks. Knees must be visible.

• Teen/Senior boys can wear track pants pending teachers approval.

• Shoes

  • Jazz shoes- Bloch S0401
    OR

  • Turners

  • Some teachers prefer no shoes

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor.

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops, leos, tanks, t-shirts are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted.

• No loose clothing bottoms. Knees must be visible.

• Boys can wear loose shorts and tight t-shirts or tanks. Knees must be visible.

• Teen/Senior boys can wear track pants pending teacher’s approval.

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor.

• Shoes

  • Mini–Teens Level 1-3

    • Option 1 – For Juniors-Teens Levels 1-3

      • Capezio “Tic Tap Toe” (443c) or (443)

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe” (cg19)

      • Bloch "Child Lace Up" (S0301G)

    • Option 2 – For Minis Levels Beg-1

      • Capezio “Child Flex Master Tap” (cg16c)

      • Capezio “Tic Tap Toe” (443c)

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe” (cg19c)

      • Bloch "Child Lace Up" (S0301G)

      • Capezio Mary Janes in black (3800C) (more for younger dancers)

      • Capezio “Jr. Tyette Tap Shoe” (n625c)

    • Option 3 – For Min Level 2 or Higher

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe” (cg19c)

      • Bloch "Child Lace Up" (S0301G)

  • Jr-Senior Level 4-6

    • Option 1 – Oreo’s Preferred Shoe

      • Capezio k543

      • Bloch “Jason Samuel Smith” Women’s Lace Up (S0313L)

    • Option 2 ***if the ones listed above are too pricey

      • Capezio “Cadence Tap Shoe”

    • Option 3

      • Chloe and Maud

    • Option 4

      • Any professional level tap shoe. If you would like a more professional tap shoe please see Miss Oreo and she will guide you.

• Comfortable clothing

• No shorts or jeans

• Athletic shoes or Dance sneakers JAZZ SHOES OR NO SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED

• Inappropriate or revealing clothing will not be permitted.

• Mr. Jacobie prefers bigger clothing. Please have sweats or baggy joggers to throw over other clothing.

• Booty shorts, bra top, tank, t-shirt, dance skirt, dance sweats, leggings

• Tennis shoes (please wear shoes that are not worn outside)

• No detachable accessories

  • i.e.– Legwarmers, necklaces, mickey ears

• Any color leotard, ballet skirt, dress, booty shorts, or bra top

• Tights optional

• Pink ballet shoes and black tap shoes

• Hair must be pulled back in a secured ponytail or bun

• No detachable accessories

  • i.e. – Legwarmers, necklaces, mickey ears

• Tap shoes need to have elastic. NO TIES

• Ballet shoes need to have elastic. NO TIES.

• Bra top and booty shorts

• Boys = shorts and fitted tank (no t-shirts)

• No shoes

• Baggy clothing is not permitted

• Hair must be in a bun. No ponytails.

• Heels (Jr Adv/Jr Adv 2)
  So Dance CH57 T-Strap 2.5'' Heel Character Shoe Black https://a.co/d/bMIgIlS

• Fitted clothing

• Bra tops are preferred. Tanks are okay.

• Skirts, shorts, briefs and leggings are permitted

• No loose clothing. Knees must be visible.

• Hair is at the discretion of the instructor 

• Shoes

• Heels height should be at least 2.5-3 inches.  Classes will be taught in Broadway and Commercial jazz. 

• See list below for recommended shoes and ordering info

Amazon 2.5 Inch Ballroom Heels
*Recommended shoe for dancers just starting Heels class

Amazon Commercial Dance Heels

Additional Options

• Discount Dance Ballroom Heels

• Best Broadway Jazz Heels

• Commercial Jazz Heels