DRESS CODE
The dress code is specific for each level and is strictly enforced.
Every student must only have canvas ballet slippers. Light pink for girls and white for boys. Leather or semi-leather slippers and long sleeve leotards are not allowed!
Pointe shoes must be either “Russian Pointe”, “Grishko” or “NIKOLAY” brands.
For ballet classes, rehearsals and ARCB’s performances, all female dancers should only use ballet pink convertible tights by «Capezio».
All female students should wear ballet skirts for character and pointe classes.
Only Levels A, A* and B are allowed to wear ballet dresses, all other levels must have a separate leotard and skirt.
Ladies’ hair must be pulled back and pinned into a ballet bun at the crown of the head for all dance classes and rehearsals. The ballet bun consists of a hair net and hair pins (bobby pins), all of which should match the color of the student’s hair as closely as possible. Bangs must be clipped back with either clips, pins, gel, or hairspray. Additionally, large hair accessories may not be worn; however, items such as small elastic headbands, small barrettes, ribbons, etc., may be worn at the instructor’s or Artistic Director’s discretion.
Students are asked to refrain from wearing jewelry and watches during class, with the exception of small stud earrings.
Please NO underwear during classes.
GIRLS UNIFORM BY LEVEL
Levels A and A* — Ballet dress /color: Pink/ or leotard and skirt /color: Pink/; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; and canvas ballet slippers /color: Ballet Pink/
Level B — Ballet dress /color: Light Blue/ or leotard and skirt /color: Light Blue/; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; and canvas ballet slippers /color: Ballet Pink/; and academy character shoes /color: Black/
Levels C and C* — Princess Seam tank leotard with pinched front, mid back by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L922 /color: Lilac/***; Meridien Mesh pull-on skirt by «Corps Dancewear» /color: Lilac/***; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; and canvas ballet slippers /color: Ballet Pink/; and academy character shoes /color: Black/
Level D — Princess Seam tank leotard with pinched front, mid back by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L922 /color: Lipstick/***; Meridien Mesh pull-on skirt by «Corps Dancewear» /color: Lipstick/***; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; canvas ballet slippers with ribbons attached and elastic removed /color: Ballet Pink/; and academy character shoes /color: Black/
Level D* — Princess Seam tank leotard with pinched front, mid back by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L922 /color: Hibiscus/***; Meridien Mesh pull-on skirt by «Corps Dancewear» /color: Hibiscus/***; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; canvas ballet slippers with ribbons attached and elastic removed /color: Ballet Pink/; and pointe shoes by “Russian Pointe”, “Grishko” or “Nicolay”
Level E — Princess Seam tank leotard with pinched front, mid back by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L922 /color: Hunter Green/***; Meridien Mesh pull-on skirt by «Corps Dancewear» /color: Hunter Green/***; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; canvas ballet slippers with ribbons attached and elastic removed /color: Ballet Pink/; and pointe shoes by “Russian Pointe”, “Grishko” or “Nicolay”
Level F — Princess Seam tank leotard with pinched front, mid back by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L922 or Camisole Leotard with Pinched Front by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L801 /color: Burgundy/***; Meridien Mesh pull-on skirt by «Corps Dancewear» /color: Burgundy/***; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; canvas ballet slippers with ribbons attached and elastic removed /color: Ballet Pink/; and pointe shoes by “Russian Pointe”, “Grishko” or “Nicolay”
Level G — Princess Seam tank leotard with pinched front, mid back by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L922 or Camisole Leotard with Pinched Front by «Corps Dancewear», Model #: L801 /color: Royal Blue/***; Meridien Mesh pull-on skirt by «Corps Dancewear» /color: Royal Blue/***; convertible ballet tights by «Capezio» /color: Ballet Pink/; canvas ballet slippers with ribbons attached and elastic removed /color: Ballet Pink/; and pointe shoes by “Russian Pointe”, “Grishko” or “Nicolay”
The uniform, which is marked ***, must be purchased from ARCB’s office.
For ballet-gymnastic practice: small mat, leotard, shorts or sport pants, socks, and ballet slippers.
BOYS /ALL LEVELS/
White t-shirt or leotard, black fitted athletic shorts (i.e., bike shorts) or black tights, white socks and white canvas ballet slippers. For character classes: black jazz shoes. For ballet-gymnastic practice: small mat, white t-shirt or leotard, shorts or sport pants, socks and white ballet slippers.
ADULT BALLET
There is no special dress code for the adult’s class. Dancers may wear any comfortable clothing /leotard and tights, other exercise attire, etc./ that does not restrict movement and ballet shoes. Canvas ballet slippers are still required /color: Ballet Pink/.
JAZZ / LYRICAL / MODERN / CONTEMPORARY
Dancers may wear shorts or yoga pants and a tank top or t-shirt. It is preferred to have jazz shoes, modern sandals or canvas ballet slippers.
