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2026–2027 Dance Department Programming
The following programming is subject to change.
- Classical Ballet Program (Divisions I, II, III)
- Youth Program
- Pre-K Program
- Adult Program
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*
We are happy to share that we are partnering with Dancingly Yours and Eurotard to provide convenient dancewear solutions. To access all dress code items, please visit our online store.
Level A
Girls
- Leotard: white cap sleeve
- Tights: theatrical pink or skin tone, full footed or convertible
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas
Boys
- Full seated tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: ballet socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas, white
Level B
Girls
- Leotard: seafoam cap sleeve or camisole leotard
- Tights: theatrical pink or skin tone, full footed or convertible
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas
Boys
- Full seated tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: ballet socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas, white
Level C
Girls
- Leotard: lilac cap sleeve
- Tights: theatrical pink or skin tone, full footed or convertible
- Ballet slippers: split sole, canvas
Boys
- Full seated tank, white OR fitted tank top, white
- Bottoms: full seated dance belt OR speedo AND fitted dance shorts, black
- Socks: ballet socks, white OR equivalent
- Ballet slippers: Split sole canvas, white
We are happy to share that we are partnering with Dancingly Yours and Eurotard to provide convenient dancewear solutions. To access all dress code items, please visit our online store.
Level 1 (Amber and Red)
Girls
- Leotard: light blue camisole
- Tights: theatrical pink or skin tone, full footed or convertible
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas
Boys
- Leotard: cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: crew sock, white
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas, white
Level 2
Girls
- Leotard: navy camisole
- Tights: theatrical pink or skin tone, full footed or convertible
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas
Boys
- Leotard: cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: crew sock, white
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas, white
Level 3
Girls
- Leotard: red/garnet camisole
- Tights: theatrical pink or skin tone, full footed or convertible
- Alignment Belt: ¾ inch, adjustable, light pink
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas
Boys
- Leotard: cap sleeve with built in dance belt, white
- Tights: microfiber footed tight, grey
- Socks: crew sock, white
- Ballet slippers: split sole canvas, white
We are happy to share that we are partnering with Dancingly Yours and Eurotard to provide convenient dancewear solutions. To access all dress code items, please visit our online store.
Level 4
- Leotard: royal blue (silhouette options)
- Tights: ballet pink or skin tone
- Skirt: womens pull-on ballet skirt, black
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on
- Character Shoes: Single strap, 1.5 inch heel, black
- Character Skirt: hemmed just below the knee, black
Level 5
- Leotard: burgundy (silhouette options)
- Tights: ballet pink or skin tone
- Skirt: womens pull-on ballet skirt, black
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on
- Contemporary:
- Black biker shorts or black yoga pants if preferred for floor work (no sweatpants or joggers)
- Skin-toned dance socks required
- Ballet uniform leotard
- Form-fitting shirts are allowed only at the discretion of the instructor while practicing shoulder rolls
Level 6
- Leotard: black (silhouette options)
- Tights: ballet pink or skin tone
- Skirt: womens pull-on ballet skirt, black
- Ballet Slippers: Split sole canvas with matte stretch ribbon sewn on
- Contemporary:
- Black biker shorts or black yoga pants if preferred for floor work (no sweatpants or joggers)
- Skin-toned dance socks required
- Ballet uniform leotard
- Form-fitting shirts are allowed only at the discretion of the instructor while practicing shoulder rolls
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