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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.
What Is a Leotard? A Simple Guide for Dance ParentsWhat a leotard is, why dancers wear it and how it differs from a bodysuit or unitard.Read the guide →
Types of Ballet Leotards: Camisole, Tank, Cap Sleeve and Long SleeveThe main leotard styles, how they differ and which to choose for class, exams and cold studios.Read the guide →
White Tutu Skirt for Early Years Ballet: What Parents Should KnowWhat a tutu skirt is for in Early Years ballet, how to choose one and how to look after it.Read the guide →
Toddler Ballet Outfit: What to Wear to a First ClassA simple guide to dressing a toddler for ballet class: leotard, tights, shoes, hair and comfort.Read the guide →
Ballet Grades Explained: From Pre-Primary to Grade 8A plain-English guide to graded ballet levels, what each stage involves and how the uniform changes as a dancer moves up.Read the guide →
Ballet Leotard Size Chart: How to Measure and Choose the Right SizeHow to measure a dancer, read a leotard size chart and check the fit, with tips for growing children.Read the guide →
Ballet Class Dress Code: What to Wear for Every LevelA practical guide to what to wear to ballet class, from the first lesson to regular training, with tips for hair, shoes and layers.Read the guide →
What to Wear for a Ballet Exam: A Practical Uniform ChecklistWhat to pack and wear for a ballet exam, item by item, and how to check the rules for your school and examination board.Read the guide →
Do Ballet Tights Go Under or Over the Leotard? Why Dancers Wear TightsHow to layer tights and a leotard, and why dancers wear tights in the first place.Read the guide →
Footed vs Convertible vs Stirrup Ballet TightsThe three foot styles of ballet tights, who each suits, and how to look after them.Read the guide →