Dress Code
Our uniform was created with many things in mind: Simplicity, cohesiveness, professionalism, and minimizing distraction in the classroom, resulting in the maximization of your dancers’ time in class and quality of learning.
When registering, there will be a class uniform fee for every dancer. This includes the class leotard with attached skirt for ages 3-7 and the class leotard for Ballet 1 & up.
All dancers are required to have the class leotard, pink tights, and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Hair must be a natural color, slicked back and secured into a ballet bun, with any loose hair pinned back, including bangs. This allows Ms. Michelle to see the entire spinal column and promotes proper training.
Jewelry: Only small stud earrings are permitted.
LEOTARDS, TIGHTS, BALLET SHOES, AND POINTE SHOES MUST BE CLEAN, FREE OF HOLES, FUNCTIONAL, AND FIT WELL.
Classical Youth Ballet has a small “CYB Store” available to current registered students.
Items available include:
leotards
skirts
tights
leather and canvas ballet shoes
stretch ribbon for ballet shoes and pointe shoes
PLEASE ask Ms. Michelle or Miss Tylee for any help with these items as we order these items once a month and do not keep these items in stock.
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3 & 4 Year-Old Classes
Required Soft Pink leotard with attached skirt (ordered through CYB), pink convertible tights, and pink leather ballet shoes.
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5 Year-Old Classes
Required Iris leotard with attached skirt (ordered through CYB), pink convertible tights, and pink leather ballet shoes.
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6 & 7 Year-Old Classes
Required Spearmint leotard with attached skirt (ordered through CYB), pink convertible tights, and pink leather ballet shoes.
Your dancer is here to LEARN and this uniform is here to promote that!
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Ballet 1
Required Rose leotard, pink convertible tights, and pink canvas ballet shoes.
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Ballet 2
Required Light Blue leotard, pink convertible tights, and pink canvas ballet shoes.
In this class your dancer will get the chance to earn their ribbons which will be sewn onto their ballet shoes in preparation for pointe shoes!
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Ballet 3
Required Mint leotard, pink convertible tights, and pink canvas ballet shoes.
Ribbons sewn onto ballet shoes is required in this level.
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Upper Division
Required Mauve leotard, pink convertible tights, and pink canvas ballet shoes.
Ribbons sewn onto ballet shoes is required in this level.
FAQs
Why is a dress code required?
All ballet attire should facilitate learning. Uniforms allow Ms. Michelle to see the musculoskeletal structure of your dancer so she can provide the best corrections.
Why can’t my dancer wear jewelry?
Jewelry can be very distracting but also can be a safety hazard in the classroom. Please keep jewelry to a minimum of small stud earrings.
Why does my dancer’s hair need to be secured in a bun?
How your dancer’s hair is secured can affect their dancing immensely. If not secured properly it can affect vision (getting into their eyes), head placement for turns, center of gravity for balances, and keep them from important parts of classes and rehearsals if they are distracted by having to fix it in the middle of learning.
Why can’t my dancer wear their ballet shoes on the sidewalk or through parking lots?
This is to keep their shoes clean so they last longer, while also keeping our dance floor clean and scratch free!
Why can’t my dancer have holes in their tights?
Ms. Michelle asks that our dancers dress in a way that shows respect for the dancer and for others. Please check for holes or runs in tights often and replace tights as needed. Consider in investing in multiple pairs of tights to ensure your dancer always has a clean and fresh pair for each class.
Why does my dancer need to wear a cover-up going to and from the studio?
This is for the safety of your dancer and for your sanity! It keeps their ballet uniform clean and if your dancer takes a tumble, you’re less likely to have to buy replacement tights.