Required Dresscode
Part of every student's success depends on arriving on time and to be properly prepared for class. Local dance shops stock clothing and footwear that meet these requirements. Please remember: your student has to have clothes covering their ballet attire to enter and exit the building.
See below for shops that stock required apparel and footwear.
Ballet
Female
Ballet Pink Tights**
Pink Ballet Shoes with elastics
Leotard
Pre Ballet - White Short-Sleeved
Ballet I - Pink Short-Sleeve
Ballet II - Powder Blue Short-Sleeved
Ballet III - Royal Blue*
Ballet IV - Burgandy*
Ballet V - Black*
Hair must be pulled back and neatly secured in a bun
* Long sleeve is required for stage. You may wear any style for class in class color.
** Ballet III and up - convertible tights.
Male
Black Tights
Black Ballet Shoes with elastics
White short-sleeved T-shirt tucked into tights
White socks are permitted
Hair must be off face and tidy
ContemporarY
Female
Black leggings and any color leotard
In the summer months, biker spandex shorts may be worn
Male
Black leggings or jazz pants
White short-sleeved T-shirt or tank top
All Classes
Refrain from wearing: t-shirts, baggy pants, shorts, boxers, pajama pants - no jewelry may be work during class - all hair must be pulled off of the face. Please be mindful to ALWAYS have your dancer wear clothes over their ballet wear to enter and leave the building.
Where to Buy
These shops stock apparel and footwear that meet the school's requirements.
Shoes must be fitted in store.
On Pointe Dancewear
12001 NE 12th St
Bellevue, WA 98005
(425) 643-2386
Pointe Shoe fittings should be accomplished at this location - always let the staff know you are a Dance West Seattle student!
Centerstage Dance Shop
5261 University Way NE
Seattle, Wa 98105
(206) 527-4697