What to wear

Some ballet studios have a dress code, while others just require comfortable clothing. Here is the basic ballet attire.


1. Leotard. They can come in simple styles, like a black camisol, or colorful and unique designs. I have a simple black Capezio leotard with adjustible straps. The black is slimming, and it fits very well.

Here is a more unique and colorful style, this is a Natalie Tank Leotard.

2. Tights. Dance tights are pretty universal. They come in pink, black, white, or tan. For ballet, pink is usually perferred. 

3. Ballet slippers. There are many different brands and types of ballet shoes. These are soft ballet shoes, not to be confused with pointe shoes. You can get fitted for ballet shoes at a dancewear store. Ballet shoes are generally pink.

There are some cute, fun accesories you can wear with your ballet attire. Some dance teachers allow booty shorts or wrap skirts to be worn over leotards.

I got my skirts from a company called Watercolour Dancewear. They can handpaint a skirt any color for you, I  believe they do up to three colors. Mine are purple and gray, and pink and black. Here is an example:

I also have legwarmers to wear before class when I'm warming up. You can buy full length legwarmers, or just ones that cover your calves. Here are some cute examples, they are called Harmonie 16" Multi-Striped Legwarmers.