Dress Code

 Open Level Classes do not require a dress code, please wear something comfortable to move in. We do suggest you wear ballet slippers for Open Ballet Classes.
 

Students may choose to follow the dress code for the gender with which they identify. 

Gentlemen/Boys Ballet Class Attire:

Black men’s tights or black dance shorts (must be form fitting), dance belt,

white fitted tee shirt, thin white socks, white ballet shoes (canvas or leather).

Ladies/Girls Ballet Class Attire:

• Leotard style may be tank, camisole, short, long or three quarter-sleeved (not shiny)
•  Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet leotard color - Light Pink 
• Children's Ballet A & B - Lavender 
• Academy A and B leotard color - Periwinkle
• Academy C and D leotard color - Black (Dancer's choice on Saturday)
• Convertible tights colored or dyed to match skin color  (no ballet pink)
• Canvas or Leather Split Sole colored or dyed to match skin color (no ballet pink)  

Tip: To Color shoes, use liquid foundation make-up, paint pens or floral spray paint (Michaels).

Not Permitted: Leotards with ruffles, bows, skirts, bedazzling, flowers or puffy sleeves. 

Jewelry should be left at home. Small, stud-style earrings only are allowed, 

facial jewelry must be flush with skin.

Where to Buy Apparel and Shoes: 

Nudebarre.com                             Discountdance.com                           Dancewearsolutions.com 

Hair

• Ladies: Hair must be in high secured bun or puff and off of the neck. 
• Loose hair must be pinned back; hair gel or spray as needed.  
• Pixie cuts or Afro styles must also be off of the face and neck.
• Men: Hair should not be a distraction. Longer hair must be pulled back or pinned away from eyes.

T.U.P.A.C. is leading the way in embracing and creating racial parity in the ballet community. All of our students wear tights and ballet slippers to match their unique skin tones; we also find that having the legs and feet match the skin on the face and arms, extends the line of the dancer.