Youth Program Dress Code Download the PDF Introduction to Ballet Freestyle (anything goes)! Pre-Ballet I Pre-Ballet II Ballet A Plain light-pink leotard, any style. (Small attached skirt or a small wrap skirt is okay; no tutus!) Pink tights Pink technique shoes* Ballet B Plain light-pink leotard, any style. Pink tights Pink technique shoes* Level 1 Level 2 Black camisole leotard (princess-seams preferred) Pink tights Pink technique shoes Hip alignment belt** Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Black camisole leotard (princess-seams preferred) Short black wrap skirt Pink tights Pink technique shoes Pointe shoes (Level 3 TBA by your teacher) Hip alignment belt** Levels 5-8 only: Black character shoes 550 by Capezio “Jr. Footlight” shoe Boys Fitted white T-shirt Black bike shorts (younger boys) Black tights and male dance belt (older boys) White socks White technique shoes *Technique shoes are made specifically for ballet, and are sold through any dance retailer. Please do not wear “bedroom slippers.” They are unsafe for dancing and inhibit proper technique. **Hip alignment belts will be sold in the Western Ballet Office for $6.00 each (cash or check only, please), or online through DanceWear Solutions. Hip Alignment Belt Colors by Level Level 1: Yellow 3/4 inch elastic Level 2: Purple 3/4 inch elastic Level 3: Red 3/4 inch elastic Level 4: Hot Pink 3/4 inch elastic Level 5: Royal Blue 3/4 inch elastic Level 6: White 3/4 inch elastic Level 7: Lilac 3/4 inch elastic Level 8: Lilac 3/4 inch elastic Notes Dance briefs are the spandex underwear worn beneath some costumes. If the student is wearing a costume that requires a dance brief, it is student’s responsibility to buy her own. Students in Levels 5-8 may wear a different style of leotard on Fridays only. Students who are not in uniform may be asked to sit out during class. The complete uniform should be in place for all students by October 30. Warm-up clothing must be removed at the start of class. Warm-ups interfere with the instructor’s ability to check alignment. No jewelry or watches except for studded earrings. No body oils, lotions, or powders should be used in the studios, hallways, or restrooms. These substances are easily transferred to the dance floor and will cause slippery spots. Hair must be in a neat bun or French twist, and must be securely held away from the face. Pins that fly out of the hair are dangerous to all dancers. Attendance Students are expected to be ready to start class at its scheduled time. This will require arriving sufficiently early to fully prepare for class. Students must wear proper attire and hair must be fixed prior to entering the classroom. The class room is not the place to finish dressing or to complete hair arrangement. If a student arrives late he or she must not enter the classroom while the music is playing. The students must wait until the music stops, then must step inside the doorway and must wait until acknowledged by the teacher. Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the start of class may not be allowed to participate in class, but may be allowed to observe at the discretion of the instructor. The observer must not act in ways which will distract the other students, or she/he will be asked to leave the classroom. Students are expected to take all classes assigned to their given level. Students in Pre-Ballet, Ballet A, and Ballet B may make up a class in their level. Students in Levels 1 - 7 should make up a class in a level below where they are enrolled. Please contact the office to arrange for a make up class. Notification of a planned absence must be submitted via email prior to the absence. In the event of unplanned absences or if email is not accessible, phone notification will be accepted. Office Policy Students will respect that the School lobby and office area are work places and students will conduct themselves appropriately, talking quietly and keeping the lobby area clean. Western Ballet is not staffed to provide child care after the completion of class. Students must be picked up within one-half hour after the end of their session. Families will be billed $25.00 per each half-hour or fraction there of that an instructor or office staff-member must remain with a child. Observation Onlookers are not allowed to stand in the doorway of the classrooms or to peer through windows. This disrupts the class by distracting the students and the instructor. Permission to observe graded classes other than those specifically designated for observation may be obtained by special arrangement with the office and should be scheduled in advance. Observation Week dates are listed in the School Calendar. Parents, family and guests are allowed in the lobby only. Volunteer Requirements Western Ballet is a non-profit organization serving the community for over thirty years. All parents and students are required to participate in volunteer hours, show ticket sales, and other fund raising activities. Further details for this year’s requirements will be provided to you upon registration.