Guides
Ballet uniform guides
Plain answers about what to wear, how to choose a size and how to look after ballet uniform, for dancers and parents.
Girls’ Dance Tops and Tank Tops: How to Choose for BalletWhat to look for in a girl's dance top or tank top, from fit and fabric to length and layering.Read the guide →
What Shirt to Wear for Ballet Class: T-Shirts and Dance TopsWhether a T-shirt is allowed in ballet class, which tops work best and what to avoid.Read the guide →
Dance Warm-Up Pants: How to Choose the Right PairStyles of dance warm-up pants, how they should fit and when they are allowed in class.Read the guide →
Dancer Warm-Up Clothes: What to Wear Before and After Ballet ClassThe layers dancers wear before and after class, what each one is for and how to choose them.Read the guide →
Unitard vs Leotard: What’s the Difference for Dancers?What a unitard is, how it differs from a leotard and which one a ballet dancer should wear to class.Read the guide →
Ballet Bag Essentials: What to Pack for ClassA simple packing list for ballet class, with extras that save the day.Read the guide →
What Do Ballerinas Wear? Everyday Class Clothes and Performance CostumesWhat ballet dancers wear in class, rehearsal and performance, and why.Read the guide →
Adult Ballet Clothes: What to Wear to Adult and Teen Ballet ClassWhat adults and teens wear to ballet class, from the first lesson to regular training.Read the guide →
Girls’ First Ballet Class: What to Buy and What Can WaitA practical shopping list for a first ballet class, with what to buy now and what can wait.Read the guide →
Black Ballet Leotard: When to Choose Black (and When Not To)When a black leotard is the right choice for ballet, and when your school may ask for another color.Read the guide →