Dress Code
GIRLS' HAIR & JEWELRY
Ballet is a form of discipline and as such we ask students to arrive to class properly groomed and attired before they enter the classroom. All girls should arrive with their hair secured away from their face and preferably in a bun. We suggest using bobby pins, hairspray, and a hair net. If hair is too short for a bun, it should be pulled away from the face and secured. For students Ballet III through Adv., a bun is required. Dancers are responsible for bringing their own hair supplies. Regarding jewelry, we ask that students do not wear any jewelry in the classroom, including watches. Small earrings are alright.
Girls Dance Attire
PRE-BALLET & PRIMARY
Plain light pink leotards (tank or short sleeved, without a skirt attached). Also, light pink tights (footed) or pink ankle socks and pink ballet slippers. Students should also wear a “Primary Skirt”. See teacher Miss Sally at (707)-745-1007 regarding this skirt; she sews them to the required length for each child.
BALLET I & II
Light blue leotards (tank or short sleeve), light pink tights (footed) or pink ankle socks and *pink ballet slippers. No short chiffon skirts to be worn for this level. Also, see ”Character Dance Attire.”
BALLET III THROUGH ADVANCED
Black leotards (camisole, short or long sleeved), pale pink tights (footed) and *pink ballet slippers. No short chiffon skirts or leg warmers allowed without the express permission of the director. Ballet sweaters or tight fitting t-shirts are allowed on cold days. NO Shorts!
ADULT / TEEN
Girls wear solid color leotard & tights with either pink or black ballet slippers. Hair pulled away from face is preferred or worn in a bun. Sweatshirts, chiffon skirts and t-shirts are allowed.
POINTE CLASS
Students are placed on pointe upon the recommendation of their teacher. Usually students are ages 11 to 13 and have had 2 years of ballet. To perform on pointe, dancers are required to take 3 technique classes per week.
* BALLET SLIPPERS
It is preferable to buy leather full sole ballet slippers rather than split sole for dancers level I to V. The full sole gives resistance and helps to strengthen the foot unlike the split sole. Also, for RAD exams the full sole is required.
Boys Dance Attire
PRE-BALLET - IV
Black bike shorts, white T-shirt, white socks and black or white ballet slippers. Black jazz shoes are required for Character dances level I to VIII.
LEVEL V AND UP
Black or navy blue tights and white T-shirt, with black ballet slippers.
Character Dance Attire I - VIII
Girls wear black circular skirts (mid calf length) and black character shoes. To order these items, please ask for the "Character Skirt and Shoes" order form. Boys wear black jazz shoes.
For further information, please call director Margaret Kenrick at (707)746-6757 or e-mail: info@benicia-ballet.org.