Dress code for ballet class is simple and neat: pink tights and ballet shoes, black leotard and skirt. This helps keeps the class together, and makes it so there's not unnecessary things to fuss with. It also teaches them a sense of professionalism, being dressed and well put-together to take class. It helps them focus as they dance as well.
However, once a semester, I have a "fun ballet attire day" when the girls can wear different colors/styles to class if they wish to. Since it's a special day, I brought my camera along and took pictures of each class. I'm blessed with some great students!
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6vtAHkmihseaG1TaW0xOorRjCBC3xZhGgFdxvPOj84bG-RCUzWjRuAqyeYinYYq97b5AIblZle_xxAeaZgDli_HKp7USqg_fpcZoBs8tgWdDyVkyBWb1qfckrSwt5Jcn9mOL-Y56bDU/s400/PICT0407.jpg)
Wee Ballet 1 - ages 4 & 5
2 girls were missing that day, but these three looked sweet!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgRf29L1IT0V_j9bMCzeIonz3ciSEimhT-FkZ_LOeuvbMfh6gEWDkYV_lU5Ohratq_9XjlELQwdjMwGg1qeiqSKH3wIzdCo04ceEOUOhevKIblMB6lPhHk-57zFce_-cnzxXsdzmloqgI/s400/wee2-stretch.jpg)
Wee Ballet 2 - ages 5-7
Learning to stretch far, even when it doesn't feel good!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDB_kCoeQ1Bt_D8LV2XiMw28cKKklvU8batCL-JRznHPFAhyphenhyphenEu02hTpPZ96fu018uTnqrTVCeFwj-TsMAF_nLtogJf1m7xTm7JhJHyVD8X0_BxKYmCl5FeZRXo0LF3iapI_hYBHAHNlFQ/s400/PICT0406.jpg)
Basic Ballet 1 - ages 7-9
We had a girl from another class making up a class this day (there's usually only 4). This is my smallest class, but that's allowed me to teach them more in-depth and help each individually.
Basic Ballet 2 - ages 6-8One of my largest classes, these girls are sweet but full of energy. It keeps me on my toes to help keep everyone focused. :)![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-VQATULLZkh3MmCidK1eTfiUNcGBA8AvOYIve0gFK09ZkmebI9SPspxGWD7M-H3ZVXYFqMTioJgRJYCX0keLRyH4CF-UmXnOrjGCpawVbou9_5U94FuresPHw7dL7szorynZ-KjS-BhM/s400/PICT0395.jpg)
Beginning Ballet - ages 10-14
These mostly-beginners in ballet are learning quickly!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRPw7NnbZJdlZh12RIDaWezsRve2ciwhMyqJRYAcYGwCoLVXN7y8qF2-5o88wVzV5IkKwCI_f4wz1kAjr0N7jI6SJgAry31KglnV34B_o17-b-rGUnGyRmmyxzWl1l0YlCaq934-GxZ34/s400/PICT0397.jpg)
Ballet I - 9-11
One girl was missing this day. The ages I've listed just reflect the current girls in the class - they aren't necessary the age limits.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsX2uESwgtfRm4ekvDbT8Ge9ZauCIgPAaYeAwtJLS9O0z-fpXHJ0a8qkEmyM7ps4DnpMOtDz7bAWGr_MXug_Z42UtKA_dy-9JN6tGDSFHUJHl2vugjTaFomujGa6B-ZdlDVriw55YmKeA/s400/PICT0413.jpg)
Ballet II - ages 10-12
These girls work hard and are progressing well!![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9WfUS9hc0t_IEDWKnpxtOHRtwAJAiz7_V0awhm7QiRw2plOarMRN-ktn_QqUHzPK1xXuct7Y0ExuADCTNEnVp7xVmfNkJ04Q2jtDNdU2WGDtZjZGG0icqOsQlq7QJr8FLlzaYgf-YWaI/s400/PICT0410.jpg)
Ballet III - ages 12-15
Fun colors! :)
That is very pretty! I like the yellow and green matching skirts, did you make them?
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the pictures; I love seeing them : )
Naomi: Yes, I made the yellow and green and purple skirts shown, for dance costumes last spring. They're half-circle skirts, easy to make, and fun to dance in.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed the pictures. :)
Okay, that is neat : ) Does the waist band tie together?
ReplyDeleteI think the dance costume skirt I wear is a circle skirt, but it is much longer.
The skirt closes with a zipper and button or hook in back.
ReplyDeleteOkay, thanks! I love to find more ways to make skirts (Especially modest ones you can dance in) :)
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