What to Wear to Ballet Class

Here are the top 10 things to consider when dressing for ballet class:

10. Simple black leotard and ballet pink tights = perfection!

9. Consider how to cover up to get to and from ballet class, something that is easy to take on and off, like a simple cotton dress that can go over your head for the summer, and sweats and a jacket for winter.

8. Never wear your ballet slippers outside! Boots (rain boots and furry winter boots) for the winter are perfect and flip flops for the summer so your sweaty feet air out on the way home!

7. No need for underwear! Proper ballet tights are lined so that you do not need to wear underwear! Just make sure you wash them after each use.

6. Your Hair is more important than you'd think... putting it in a nice bun (how to make a perfect ballet bun post is coming soon!) helps you turn, but it also keeps your hair from being a distraction.

5. Tights can be tricky... if they are too small they are possibly the worst and most uncomfortable things in the world, yes parents they are stretchy, but believe me, NEVER make your child wear tights that are too small. If there is ever a question try having them do a big plie or the butterfly stretch and you will visibly see the tights move with them or against their bodies and stick out in the groin area.

4. For summer buy convertible tights so that they can allow more circulation by their feet (they tend to sweat the most).

3. For winter buy leg warmers (these usually last a long time) and a nice ballet sweater that they can wear in class. Regular jackets don't work.

2.Make sure your clothes are tight enough so that your ballet teacher can see your body alignment.

1. Be Comfortable and Keep it SIMPLE!