What to Wear to Ballet Class: A Guide for Parents

Starting ballet is an exciting milestone for young dancers, but knowing what to wear can feel overwhelming for parents—especially if it’s your child’s first class. The right dancewear not only helps your little one move comfortably but also sets the stage for proper technique and confidence in the studio. In this guide, we’ll break down everything by level, from leotards and tights to the perfect pair of ballet shoes, so they can feel prepared and ready to dance! All Ballet class essentials are available for purchase at House of Dance. We appreciate you shopping local!

TuTu Tots (Ages 3-5)

For our tiny dancers, we want them to feel comfortable and confident! And wearing a leotard and tights is a brand new experience for most little ones!

• Ballet Class Must Haves:

  • Ballet Slipper NO LACES!

  • Leotard or Leotard Dress(Leo with an attached skirt)

  • Pink Ballet Tights

  • Ballet Skirt (optional)

Ballet & Jazz | Ballet & Tap (Ages 4-7)

For our combo class dancers, we like to prepare them for a future dance education. That means dressing like an Academy Dancer! We encourage mostly black uniforms for combo class dancers.

• Combo Class Must Haves:

  • Ballet Slippers NO LACES!

  • Pink Ballet Tights

  • Mostly Black Leotard or Leotard Dress (Leo attached to skirt)

  • Ballet Skirt (optional)

  • HOD Mary Jane Tap Shoes (if enrolled in Tap)

Ballet Ages 8+

Dancers age and 8 and up need to come to class in proper ballet attire. Hair must be secured in a bun and they must have the proper ballet attire. Baggy sweats and T-Shirts is not allowed in Ballet Class.

• Ballet Class Attire:

  • HOD Ballet Slippers

  • Black Leotard

  • Black Ballet Skirt

  • Pink Ballet Tights

  • Ballet Sweater (Optional)