Ballet Attire For all classes, please go to our online store to order the class attire for your dancer's level. If you are not sure which level your dancer is in, please email us at [email protected].
Gentlemen: Hair nicely brushed back; hair gel okay to use.
Shoes
Pointe and Pre-Pointe
Pointe shoes:
Please make a shoe fitting appointment with Grace at Dancer's Choice (27131 Aliso Creek Rd in Aliso Viejo – 949-305-7230).
For instructions on sewing your pointe shoes, please see this video.
Pre-Pointe shoes: Dancers must be approved to take pre-pointe classes. Dancers must have taken at least 6 months of ballet class to be considered for pre-pointe class, and only with our approval.
Most dancers in the class will begin wearing ballet slippers. After the teacher determines that the dancer is sufficiently prepared, the dancer may then purchase and begin wearing pre-pointe—not full pointe—shoes.
For instructions on sewing your pre-pointe shoes (AFTER we have approved them), please see this video.
You may also request a private session to learn how to sew your pre-pointe shoes. We highly recommend a parent attend to observe and take photos and/or videos for future use.
Pre-Pointe class is specifically designed to help prepare your dancer for being en pointe in the future, and is the perfect bridge between a ballet technique class and a full pointe class, allowing for a more gradual transition between the two.Students will develop the muscles required to safely support themselves when they are ready to transition (with our approval) to wearing pointe shoes. They will also learn how to apply their ballet technique knowledge in this beautiful and traditional art form.
Pre-pointe shoes do not come in generic sizes like most street shoes, so it is important that your child meets with a professional who can best fit their foot to the correct brand and size to receive the best fit throughout their learning. The professional we trust for care best for our dancers is Grace at Dancer's Choice (949-305-7230,27131 Aliso Creek Rd in Aliso Viejo) for a fitting.
While you are there, you will also need to pick up a sewing kit. Dancers are responsible for sewing their own pointe and pre-pointe shoes.
IMPORTANT: Please make sure your pre-pointe shoes are approved by Ms. Cobb before sewing. We may ask you to return or exchange them if they are not the correct fit, so do not get them dirty if return/exchange is needed.
Other Classes
Contemporary
Leotard (any color), t-shirt on top, socks, and either leggings or sweat pants to slide without burning their legs on the floor.
Musical theater
Jazz shoes that have not been worn outside and comfortable clothes they can move in.
Tap
Tap shoes that have not been worn outside and comfortable clothing they can move in.
All other classes
Sneakers or dance shoes that have not been worn outside and comfortable clothes they can move in.
