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2025–2026 Dance Department Programming
The following programing is subject to change.
Level A
- Monday, 5:30-6:30pm
- Saturday, 11:15am-12:15pm
Level B
- Saturday, 10:00-11:00am
Level C
- Tuesday, 4:35-5:35pm
- Thursday, 4:35-5:35pm
Level C
- Wednesday, 4:35-5:35pm
- Friday, 4:35-5:35pm
Level 1 Amber
- Wednesday, 5:45-7:15pm
- Friday, 5:45-7:15pm
Level 1 Red
- Tuesday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Thursday, 4:35-6:05pm
Level 2
- Monday, 6:15-7:45pm
- Wednesday, 6:15-7:45pm
Level 3
- Monday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Wednesday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Thursday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Thursday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
Level 4
- Monday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Monday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
- Wednesday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Wednesday, 6:15-7:15pm (Character)
- Friday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Friday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
Level 5
- Monday, 4:35-6:05pm (Contemporary)
- Monday, 6:15-7:45pm
- Tuesday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Tuesday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
- Thursday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Friday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Friday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
Level 5 Repertory Ensemble
- Tuesday, 7:15-8:15pm
- Friday, 7:15-8:15pm
Level 6
- Monday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Monday, 6:15-7:45pm (Contemporary)
- Tuesday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Tuesday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
- Wednesday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Wednesday I 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
- Thursday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Friday, 4:35-6:05pm
- Friday, 6:05-7:05pm (Pointe)
Level 6 Repertory Ensemble
- Tuesday, 7:15-8:15pm
- Friday, 7:15-8:15pm
Pre-K
- Monday, 4:35-5:20pm
Pre-K
- Saturday, 9:00-9:45am
- Saturday, 9:00-9:45am
Conditioning Division II
- Saturday, 9:00-9:45am
Conditioning Division III
- Saturday, 9:45-10:30am
Beginner Jazz
- Saturday, 9:45-10:45am
Intermediate Jazz
- Tuesday, 4:35-5:50pm
Advanced Jazz
- Saturday, 10:45am-12:15pm
Beginner Adult Ballet
- Saturday, 10:45am-12:15pm
Intermediate Adult Ballet
- Wednesday, 6:00-7:30pm
Advanced Adult Ballet
- Thursday, 6:15-7:45pm
2024-2025 Dress Code
Girl's hair must be firmly secured to the crown of the head. Please use extra bobby pins, hair spray or gel to keep hair away from face. Boy’s hair bust be pulled back and secured away from the face.
*No hair accessories or jewelry may be worn in class*
Level A:
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M515, White
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas
Boys
- Top: MStevens® Full Seated Tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: Full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: Freed® Ballet Socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Level B:
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M515, seafoam
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas
Boys
- Top: MStevens® Full Seated Tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: Full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: Freed® Ballet Socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Level C:
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M515, lilac
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas
Boys
- Top: MStevens® Full Seated Tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: Full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: Freed® Ballet Socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Level 1
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M207, light blue
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas
Boys
- Leotard: WearMoi® “Altan,” cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: WearMoi® “Orion,” microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: Body Wrappers® Sock, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Level 2
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M207, navy
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas
Boys
- Leotard: WearMoi® “Altan,” cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: WearMoi® “Orion,” microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: Body Wrappers® Sock, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Level 3
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M207, garnet
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on. Students will learn to sew ribbons during the first lesson.
Boys
- Leotard: WearMoi® “Altan,” cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: WearMoi® “Orion,” microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: Body Wrappers® Sock, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Level 4
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M207, royal blue
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Skirt: Theatricals® womens pull-on ballet skirt, black
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on
- Character Shoes: Single strap, 1.5 inch heel, black
- Character Skirt: Body Wrappers®, hemmed just below the knee, black
Boys
- Leotard: WearMoi® “Ivan,” cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: WearMoi® “Orion,” microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: Body Wrappers® Sock, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
- Character Shoes: Men’s character shoes, black
- Character Pants: OPTIONAL jazz pants, black
Level 5
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M207, burgundy
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on
- Skirt: Theatricals® Womens Pull- On ballet skirt, black
Boys
- Leotard: WearMoi® “Ivan,” cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: WearMoi® “Orion,” microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: Body Wrappers® Sock, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Contemporary
- Sweatpants, joggers, biker shorts, yoga pants, or leggings (all black only)
- Socks optional
Level 6
Girls
- Leotard: Mirella® M207, black
- Tights: Capezio® 1816, ballet pink or skin tone
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on
- Skirt: Theatricals® Womens Pull- On ballet skirt, black
Boys
- Leotard: WearMoi® “Ivan,” cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: WearMoi® “Orion,” microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: Body Wrappers® Sock, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Contemporary
- Sweatpants, joggers, biker shorts, yoga pants, or leggings (all black only)
- Socks optional
Dance Conditioning
- Ballet or Jazz class uniform
- Plain colored socks
- Form fitting warm-ups, shorts or leggings may be worn over class uniform (solid, muted colors only)
Girls
- Leotard: Cap sleeve leotard, light pink
- Undergarment: Skin tone brief
- Socks: Plain white turn cuff socks
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas
Boys
- Top: MStevens® Full Seated Tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: Full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: Freed® Ballet Socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas, white
Jazz
Girls
- Leotard: Capezio® CC100, black
- Bottom: Jazz pants, black
- Jazz Shoes: Bloch® Neo-Flex, black
Boys
- Top: Short sleeve or tank dance shirt, black
- Bottoms: Jazz pants, black
- Jazz Shoes: Bloch® Neo-Flex, black
Women
- Ballet attire or tight fitting, athletic wear
Men
- Ballet attire or tight fitting, athletic wear.
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Dance Village, 171 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 06040 (Behind Dunkin' Donuts, exit 1 off 384); Phone: 860.645.6606; dancevillagect.net
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Dancingly Yours 125 East Street – Route 10, Plainville, CT 06062 (Next to Parsons Buick); Phone: 860.793.1077; dancinglyyours.com
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Pointe Shoe purchases and fittings: Centre Stage Boutique, 477 Main Street, Monroe, CT 06468; Phone: 203.459.5299; centrestagestore.com