Creative Movement (CM)

Dancers are to wear something comfortable and easy to move in.

Socks, bare feet or ballet slippers with no drawstrings are suggested.

Hair out of their face.

Water bottle is recommended

Inspiring Movement (IM)

Dancers are to wear something comfortable and easy to move in.

Ballet slippers and Tap shoes are suggested

hair to be up and out of their face.

Water bottle is recommended

Inspiring Ballet (IB)

Dancers are to black leotard,

Theatrical Pink tights,

Ballet pink/nude Ballet slippers with no drawstrings

Hair must be in a bun or similar.

Skirts are allowed.

Water bottle is recommended.

Ballet sweaters are also recommended for the cooler months. (No hoodies or large sweaters)

Performance Ballet, Ballet Technique, Pointe Technique

Dancers are to have a black leotard,

Theatrical Pink tights, Ballet pink/nude Ballet slippers with no drawstrings.

Hair must be in a bun or similar.

Skirts are allowed.

Water bottle is recommended.

Dancers in Pre-Pointe will require pre-pointe shoes

Dancers in PB4 & PB5 will be requiring pointe shoes.

A nude leotard is recommended for performances (especially those who are in multiple dances)

Ballet sweaters are also recommended for the cooler months. (No hoodies or large sweaters)

Contemporary & Tap

Comfortable and easy to move in clothing

Bare feet, or contemporary shoes (metatarsal protectors)

Tap Shoes

Hair to be up and out of their face.

Water bottle is recommended

YDA's choice of ballet slippers at Love of Dance store located in Argyle.

So Danca - all of the following have no drawstrings!!!

         SD - 16 (canvas split sole) my personal favourite

         SD - 60 (leather split sole) leather will last longer

         SD - 55 (leather full sole) recommended for CM, IM, IB, PB2

YDA's tight choice at Love of Dance

Body Wrappers - in Theatrical Pink or Gaynor Minden Tights. Convertible is recommended