CHILDREN’S ACADEMY YMSP Community Youth PTD Additional Requirements ballet buns

Children's Division uniform*

Dance with Me, Joy of Dance, and Creative Movement

Please choose from one of the two options listed below:

OPTION ONE:

• Bloch Leotard CL5342 (pink) or Eurotard #10467 (pink)

• White bobby socks (no frill or lace)

• Bloch Dansoft full sole ballet shoes in pink*

OR

OPTION TWO:

• White T-shirt (no logos) & black cotton shorts

• White socks

• Bloch Dansoft full sole ballet shoes in black*

Intro to YMSP and Pre-Ballet I, II, & III

Please choose from one of the two options listed below:

OPTION ONE:

• Bloch CL5405 light blue leotard or Body Wrappers BWC115 or Eurotard #1089 (light blue)

• White bobby socks (no frill or lace)

• Bloch Dansoft full sole ballet shoes in pink

OR

OPTION TWO:

• White T-shirt (no logos) & black cotton shorts

• White socks

• Bloch Dansoft full sole ballet shoes in black*

*Shoes optional for Dance With Me

**We do not carry the Children’s Division leotards. We recommend you shop with our friends at Bellissimo Dance Boutique located at 790 Jordan Rd #108, Franklin, TN 37067

Academy Division UNIform

Footwear:

• Block Dansoft full sole ballet shoes*

• Pointe shoes (upon teacher approval)

• Black nylon/cotton blend socks for contemporary class

• Black Jazz Shoes

*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.

Young Men's Scholarship Program/ACADEMY uniform

COMMUNITY Division youth classes

Please choose from one of the options listed below:

OPTION ONE:

• Any style black leotard, simple

• Pink or flesh tone ballet tights*

  • We recommend Capezio Style #9 tights in Theatrical Pink or Eurotard style 210 in Caramel, Suntan, or Mocha.

• Bloch Dansoft full sole ballet shoes*

OR

OPTION TWO:

White fitted T-shirt (no logos)

• Black convertible tights

• White socks

• Bloch Dansoft full sole ballet shoes in black

*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.

**We recommend you shop with our friends at Bellissimo Dance Boutique located at 790 Jordan Rd #108, Franklin, TN 37067

Professional Training Division

Please choose from one of the options listed below:

*Tights and shoes should complement each other in either pink or flesh tone as appropriate.

**Pointe shoes upon teacher approval.

Optional disciplines

• For all optional discipline classes, please wear your usual uniform (if you already attend NB) or a black leotard

• Wear black leggings, shorts, or pants over your leotard

• Bring the appropriate footwear for class (jazz shoes, tap shoes, socks, etc.)

Additional Requirements

• In the tradition of classical ballet and in encouragement of each dancer's positive self-image, we strive to have a clean, uniformed appearance for all students.

• All students should wear street clothing and shoes over their ballet attire when coming to and from their classes. Extra layers ensure modesty and help muscles warm up and cool down properly. We encourage dancers of all ages to practice this healthy habit.

• Ballet shoes cannot be worn outdoors as this tracks dirt into the studio, can compromise the safety of our students and dancers, and is detrimental to the studio floors.

• Jewelry, other than small earrings, may not be worn in the studios. Hair should be pulled away from the face and secured neatly. A ballet bun (long hair) or with a headband/barrettes (short hair) is encouraged for all levels and is a requirement for Pre-Ballet II and III in the Children's Division through Level 6 in the Academy Division

Ballet Bun

We want to provide you as many tools as possible to help create and maintain the standards of appearance to reinforce dancers’ positive self-image in the classroom or on stage. Watch the tutorials below on how to create the perfect ballet bun on yourself or someone else.

QUESTIONS?

If you need additional assistance, please contact School of Nashville Ballet at (615) 297-2966 x910 or school@nashvilleballet.com.