BABC Uniforms and Dress Code
Bay Area Ballet Conservatory requires a uniform for all students, with exception to our Parent & Me Ballet program. Our uniforms and dress code ensure our teachers are able to see student alignment and positioning, minimizes distraction, and provides a sense of class pride. Students must be in uniform within two weeks of enrollment or level change.
For your dancer’s safety and a distraction-free environment, please: no jewelry, watches, Fitbits or long fingernails. Stud earrings are okay. Jackets, sweaters, leg warmers, etc. are also not permitted. Please note the permitted warm-up sweater (girls) and shirt (boys) listed below according to each level.
PRE BALLET - LEVEL 2 SHOES - FULL SOLE GENIUNE LEATHER: While Amazon or Target shoes are very convenient and economical, the majority of shoes we see from are incorrect in color tone, ill-fitting and the material is too stiff. As parents, you are investing in ballet lessons for your student. Not investing in the proper shoes that fit correctly is akin to sending your child for flute lessons with a plastic recorder. BABC carries full sole-leather ballet shoes on site in sizes 9 - 2, or please go to San Francisco Dance Gear. Permitted brands for full sole-leather ballet shoes: BABC, Bloch, Capezio, So Danca. Sizing: There should be no greater than 1/4” space at the end of the toes, or a small “pinch.” Do not size up. Shoes that are too large are tripping hazards for the students.
LEVEL 4A - 6 - SPLIT SOLE CANVAS: BABC does not carry canvas split-sole ballet shoes. Please go to San Francisco Dance Wear. Brands must be a major dancewear brand such as: Bloch, Capezio, So Danca, Nikolay, Mirella.
HAIR: Bay Area Ballet Conservatory strictly requires girls in levels Pre Ballet - Level 6 to wear their hair in a secure ballet bun with an invisible hair net and bobby pins. Short hair (shorter than chin-length) may be worn in an alternative style such as a ponytail or two low pigtails. Bangs must be secured off of the face. No headbands or hair accessories that easily can fall off during class.
Ballet Bun Tutorial. Video courtesy of Energetiks.
BABC UNIFORM & DRESS CODE
Parent & Me Ballet
While there is no formal uniform for our Parent & Me Ballet program, we recommend the following:
Boys: T-shirt, Leggings or Shorts, Socks or Black Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes. No jeans.
Girls: T-shirt, Leggings or Shorts, Leotard and Tights, Socks or Light Ballet Pink Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes. No Jeans. Long hair should be pulled out of the face in a ponytail or ballet bun.
Pre Ballet I & II
BABC Ballet Pink Dress
Light Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 1A
BABC Lilac Cap Sleeve Leotard
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 1B
BABC Burgundy Cap Sleeve Leotard
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 1C
BABC Lemon Cap Sleeve Leotard
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 2
BABC Light Blue Adjustable Camisole Sleeve Leotard
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 3
BABC Royal Blue Adjustable Camisole Sleeve Leotard
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 4A
BABC Navy Blue Adjustable Camisole Sleeve Leotard
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Light Ballet Pink Split-Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 5
BABC Garnet Adjustable Camisole Sleeve Leotard - Or any other style and dancewear brand leotard in solid Garnet color.
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Light Ballet Pink Split-Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Level 6
BABC Grape Adjustable Camisole Sleeve Leotard - Or any other style and dancewear brand leotard in solid Grape/Purple color.
Light Ballet Pink Footed Ballet Tights
Light Ballet Pink Split-Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
Capezio Black Wrap Ballet Sweater - Permitted during cold weather.
Boys:
Pre Ballet - Level 3
Fitted White Cap Sleeve Athletic Tee-Shirt or White Long Sleeve Athletic Shirt For Cold Weather
Black Footed Boys Ballet Leggings or Solid Black Athletic Shorts
Thin Black Crew Socks
Black Full Sole Leather Ballet Shoes - BABC, Capezio, Bloch or So Danca brands only.
Dance Belt for Levels 1C and higher
Men:
Level 4A - Level 6
Fitted White Cap Sleeve Athletic Tee-Shirt or White Long Sleeve Athletic Shirt For Cold Weather
Black Footed Boys Ballet Tights
Black Split Sole Canvas Ballet Shoes
Dance Belt
Contemporary
Girls:
Uniform Leotard
Convertible or Footless Black Tights or Leggings, or Fitted Black Shorts
Skin Tone Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Shoes
Boys:
Uniform
Black Convertible or Footless Black Tights or Leggings
Skin Tone Canvas Split-Sole Ballet Shoes
Pointe
For students with a Faculty Recommendation to train en pointe:
Pointe Shoes Purchased In-Person with Professional Fitters. Note: Students are strictly not permitted to wear synthetic pointe shoes or split-sole pointe shoes without the express permission of BABC Faculty.
Black Bullet Pointe or Wrap Chiffon Ballet Skirt (Optional), no longer than 14”.
Medium to Hard Strength Thera Band
Ribbons (Students must have Satin Ribbon for the first two years of pointe training. After the first two years, students may wear elastic or satin ribbons.)
Wide Pointe Shoe Elastic
Toe Pads