Class Attire
All students are expected to adhere to the Dress Code and wear the ARB uniform for their class Level at every ballet class.
Leotards
Please review the Leotard Sizing Chart for sizing information. All uniforms may be purchased through ARB on the Leotard Orders page. When ordering, the girth measurement (length around the body) is the most important.
Tights
Capezio Ultra Soft in Pink
Ballet Flat Shoes
Pink Canvas with split soles (ex: So Danca, Sansha, Grishko, etc.) for all ages and levels
Pointe Shoes
Brand and style of dancer's personal choice. We recommend fittings through Liesl Dancewear in Woodbridge, especially for their first fitting
Tap Shoes
Level 1 - 3: SoDanca Mary Jane Tap shoes TA37 or Capezio 3800c (black patent leather)
Level 4 - 8: SoDanca TA-44 or Capezio 561 (tan with a 1.5" heel)
Character
Women: Black Character shoes: Sansha Character shoes TE2L
Black Character skirt: Length to halfway down the shin
Men: Black Jazz shoes
Jazz
Black slip on Jazz shoe with no laces
Black bike shorts or black jazz pants
Modern
Students will wear black bike shorts and have bare feet
Dress Code Policies
All students are expected to adhere to the Dress Code and wear the ARB uniforms leotard for every ballet class. Please do not substitute brands/styles.
Leotards may be purchased directly from ARB.
No skirts or warmups permitted in class. Ballet 7 & 8 students may wear any color/style leotard for Saturday classes. Ballet 8 students may wear any color/style leotard for Friday and Saturday classes.
Underwear, bras, etc. are usually not necessary in upper level classes. If support is necessary, it must be flesh colored.
No electronic devices, phones, ipods, etc. allowed in the studios for classes and/or rehearsals without permission.
ARB is not responsible for lost items.
Hair must be done UP for ALL ballet classes (PreBallet through Ballet 8). Please use pins, clips, hair spray, nets, etc. to secure hair.
No ponytails allowed in any ballet class. Headbands are NOT an acceptable form of hair securing. Hair should not fall down in class.Students with short hair must be done up as much as possible.
Street clothes/play clothes are not permitted in any class.
No jewelry, watches, bracelets in any dance class.
ARB is not responsible for lost items.
No gum anywhere in the building.
Only water is allowed in the studios.
Food must be eaten in the waiting areas, NOT dressing rooms. Please clean up after yourselves.