Dressing For Class

In keeping with the traditions of classical ballet, girls must wear their hair fastened securely in a bun on the back of the head for all classes. Pony tails are allowed for classes in the Early Childhood Program. (There are practical reasons for this, as well as aesthetic ones. Body alignment is critical in ballet, and the instructor must be able to see the line of a student's body from the head down. Hair not up and off the neck can prevent this.) Boys' hair must be neatly combed.

Laces and/or ribbons must be tucked into the shoes. Do not wear jewelry in class (earrings, watches, rings, necklaces, bracelets, etc.). Please leave these items at home!

A girls' dressing room is located off the lobby. Please do not leave pocketbooks or valuables in the dressing room during classes - take them into the studio with you. Better yet, don't even bring valuables with you. Students should not enter and leave the premises dressed only in leotard and tights. This is not proper. Please wear a "cover-up".

Dress Code

The Duluth School of Ballet has a well-defined dress code for students. Leotards and skirts must be purchased through our studio. All leotards will be imprinted with the Duluth School of Ballet Logo.

We also carry tights and ballet shoes. Tights must be ballet pink in color.

Students enrolled in Contemporary classes follow the same dress code as that for ballet classes.

Skirts are not required, but are an option for any student who wishes to wear one in class. In the Lower, Middle, and Upper Division classes, students may be required to remove the skirts form time to time.

During the winter months, students may wear a wrap-around ballet sweater that matches the color of the leotard. No other attire, such as sweat shirts, leg warmers, or t-shirts, is permitted without the express permission of the instructor.

Download the Dancewear Catalogue & Order Form