Calendar & Dress Code

​​2022/2023 Calendar 
(subject to change)

First day of classes: Sept. 6
Fall Trimester: Sept. 6 - Nov. 22
Nutcracker Auditions: Sept. 10
Thanksgiving Class Break: Nov. 23 - Dec. 4**
Winter Trimester: Dec. 5 - Mar. 5
Nutcracker: Dec. 3-4 & Dec. 10 
Winter Class Break: Dec. 18 - Jan. 1
Winter Showcase: Feb. 4
Spring Performance Auditions: Feb. 11 & 12
Spring Trimester: Mar. 6 - May 20
Spring Break: Apr. 5-10
Last day of regular classes: May 20
Spring Performance: May, dates TBD

 **Rehearsals for upcoming performances will be held during this break

Dress Code

Please review the PDF file below for information on dress code expectations & size/fit expections:

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​Dance with Me and Pre-Ballet 1-3
Plain "Ballet Pink" camisole skirted leotard (available here), soft pink tights, and pink canvas ballet shoes. Hair pulled up neatly into a bun.

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​Levels 1-6 Girls (Ballet):
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Leotard:
Wear Moi "Faustine"

Child Sizes - Style No. WM238C (available here)
Adult Sizes - Style No. WM238 (available here)

Level 1: White
Level 2: Sky
Level 3: Lilac
Level 4: French Blue
Level 5: Red
Level 6: Royal Blue

*Hair should always be pulled up neatly in a bun

Tights & Shoes:
BodyWrappers Mesh Back Seam Convertible Tights
Child Sizes - Style No. C45 (available here)
​Adult Sizes - Style No. A45 (available here)
Color: Theatrical Pink, Cappuccino, or Coffee

*Female students should wear tights, canvas ballet shoes, and pointe shoes (if applicable) that are slightly lighter than their natural skin tone. Dancers who are wearing Cappuccino or Coffee tights for the first time should consult with the school office before purchasing items in new colors.

*No underwear underneath tights
​*No cut-off tights or holes

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​Levels 7-8 Ladies:​
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Level 7 Leotard:
Wear Moi "Galate" (available here)
Burgundy (Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat) 
Black (Thurs)

Level 8 Leotard: 
Wear Moi "Galate" (available here)
Pacific Blue (Mon, Thurs)
Prune (Tues, Sat)
Black (Wed)
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Any leotard (Fri)

*Hair should always be pulled up neatly into a bun

Tights & Shoes:
BodyWrappers Mesh Back Seam Convertible Tights
Child Sizes - Style No. C45 (available here)
​Adult Sizes - Style No. A45 (available here)
Color: Theatrical Pink, Cappuccino, or Coffee 

*Female students should wear tights, canvas ballet shoes, and pointe shoes (if applicable) that are slightly lighter than their natural skin tone. Dancers who are purchasing tights in Cappuccino or Coffee for the first time should consult with the school office before purchasing items in the new colors.

*No underwear underneath tights
*No cut-off tights or holes

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Acro (All Levels)
Students should stay in their ballet leotard and tights, with the feet of the tights nicely rolled up, bare
feet. Form-fitting shorts are permitted, however please no other shirts, shorts, or pants.

Contemporary (All Levels)
Students should stay in their ballet leotard and tights, shoes may be ballet shoes, bare feet, socks, or
pointe shoes, following the teacher’s direction.

Tap (All Levels)
Students should stay in their ballet leotard and tights, however they may wear skirts or shorts for tap
class. Tap shoes should be black lace-up style shoes.

Boys Ballet & Boys Dance
Students should wear a white, short sleeve, form-fitting t-shirt with black leggings or black convertible
tights. They may either wear black socks & black ballet shoes or white socks & white ballet shoes. Pre-Professional students (Level 6-8) should wear a white t-shirt with gray convertible tights and gray shoes.
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Boys Acro
Students should wear a white, short sleeve t-shirt with black shorts, leggings, or sweatpants.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the school office before purchasing your dress code items

Dress code items can be purchased at Tutu in Bridgeville, or online at Discount Dance Supply.