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"Y" indicates ages 3-12.
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2013- 2014 DANCEWEAR REQUIREMENTS
"T/A" indicates ages 13-adults
Suggestions re: brand name tights, shoes (etc) are also listed below, based upon student wear and reviews
of the past few years. ANY good quality DANCE tight and professional ballet shoes are acceptable…but the
particular brands listed wear well and give excellent value for the money.
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〔1〕LOOK FOR YOUR CLASS BELOW.
• The GENERAL LEOTARD color & style will be listed. Purchase a leotard within those guidelines.
o Many students prefer to order online through suppliers that stock various manufacturers and offer online
discounts. A few reputable suppliers are listed here. Also check out Ebay & Amazon.com for dance supplies.
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Please Note that in instances of Konservatoriet Outreach or other presentations, any student performing may be
required to have a Class specific Leotard.
• CLASS SPECIFIC LEOTARDS are also listed below, w/ manufacturer's & order number details.
〔2〕Please DO NOT allow students to use/wear dancewear before Teacher checks fit!
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BALLET SHOES are NOT fitted the same as street shoes: they can be returned/exchanged ONLY if in perfect
condition!.
Keep the original packaging for possible returns/exchanges, WHEN IN DOUBT ~ ASK!
Both Konservatoriet & the dancewear store will be happy to advise.
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STUDENTS IN ZUMBA (etc): Leggings, yoga pants, t-shirts (etc) are acceptable. Please check with teacher re:
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shoes.
☐ GENERAL LEOTARD GUIDELINES: Cap-sleeve /short sleeve, plain color scoop neck leotard
Boy's Dance (y)
White or plain, well-fitting White T-shirt
PreBallet & Ballet 1(Y)
Orchid
Ballet 1, Ballet Blend, Syllabus 1 (Y)
Candy Pink
Syllabus 2-3, Syllabus 4 (Y )
Plum
Jazz-Ballet, Modern (Y)
Teal
Adults (T/A)
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Personal choice: leotard MUST be plain color, not beads or embellishments or metallics
CLASS SPECIFIC LEOTARDS: by MOTIONWEAR.
Style #, description & color are listed. All Leotards are available in both Children's & adult sizes, although the price may be different for
adult. NOTE: Motionwear should be ordered through a reputable dancewear supplier. Unless your Leotard happens to be in stock,
Motionwear cuts orders as they are received from the supplier. Allow about five-six weeks for Motionwear dancewear to arrive.
MOTIONWEAR provided us with some suppliers which offer online discounts as full-service dance suppliers, and will order Motionwear if
not in stock. List is at the bottom of the CLASS SPECIFIC LIST.
PreBallet & Ballet 1
Motionwear # MW-2105 Cap-sleeve "CLASSWEAR" cotton
#137 Orchid
Ballet 1, Ballet Blend & Syllabus 1: Motionwear # MW-2105 Cap-sleeve SILKSKYN
#489 Candy Pink (or #539 cotton)
Syllabus 2-3 & Syllabus 4 Motionwear #MW-2150 3/4 sleeve or 2149 @ Cap-sleeve
# 470 Perfect Plum
leotard details: pinch-front, raglan sleeve Princess seams SILKSKYN
Syllabus 4 Girls
Capezio Georgette skirt #N1417
Jazz- Ballet& Modern
Motionwear #MW-2105 Cap-sleeve SILKSKYN
Boy's
White well fitted T-shirt or White sort sleeve leotard
Adults
Motionwear #MW2150 (description above @ S4 level)
Lavender
#469 Teal
(cotton or silken preferred, any maker)
#555 Black
Konservatoriet 2013-2014 Dancewear Requirements
☐ LEGWEAR GUIDELINES:
GIRLS WEAR THE TRADITIONAL, CLASSIC BALLET PINK TIGHTS for all ballet classes: Body Wrappers #C80 Footed tight w/Comfort
waistband or Body wrappers #C81 Convertible toe w/Comfort waistband are good choices.(Please get Color #BAT).
Also tights by Capezio, Danskin are easily found.
Girls in Jazz-Ballet & Modern may wear black tights that are (either) ankle-length * or convertible-toe style if preferred.
*Ballet shoes are pink ~ if using the footless tights, be prepared to wear barefoot in your shoes, or use a thin pale ink or white
ankle sock with your shoes.…DO NOT use pink elastics or ribbons OVER black tights!
Girls in Syllabus 2-3 should wear convertible-toe ballet tights.
Girls in Syllabus 4 Seamed Convertible toe tights recommended. Capezio 9C (children sizes) or 9 (adult sizes) , Classical Pink or
Body Wrappers C45 in Color BAT.
Boys in all classes may wear Black leggings or "bike shorts" in place of men's tights. White socks.
Ladies may choose to wear tights, leggings (etc) for classes. Performances may require specific tights; please ask in advance.
Pointe students need convertible toe tights. some may prefer to dance barefooted, but it is not encouraged: a light ankle
sock may be worn with footless tights instead.
☐ FOOTWEAR GUIDELINES:
Girls & Ladies/Ballet Slippers PINK, good quality, professional ballet shoes are important. Proper fit is vital so please ask advice if
needed. Please buy only real leather or canvas shoes. It's best to avoid stores with their "own brands": stay with recognized "ballet
brands" for comfort and longevity! SOME SHOES RECOMMENDED for fit, durability and quality are listed here:
Girl's & Ladies PINK BALLET SHOES.
Bloch S0205 Leather ; Bloch S0258 Leather Split -sole style*; Bloch S0277 Canvas Split-sole style*; Bloch S0282 Stretch
Canvas Split-sole style*;
Adult sizes: Grishko Model 4 "Ultimate" Stretch canvas.*
Also check Sansha, SoDanca & Grishko for further styles in both children's and adult's sizes.
Young children do very well in the Bloch S0205 which retails at a very reasonable price .
Girl's in Syllabus 4 & Ladies are recommended to have a split-sole shoe.
Girl's in Syllabus 4 should use "pointe shoe ribbons" on their soft ballet shoes.
Boy's & Men check Sansha, Bloch & Grishko for both leather and canvas ballet shoes. Young boys may order the same shoes as
girls…in BLACK or WHITE.
Demi-Pointe / Syllabus 4 class ~ Sansha DP are currently in use by this class: please check with director re: future orders in case the
shoe should be changed to another maker.
Pointe Shoes require Director's permission and must be pre-approved for style, fit (etc), before attending class.
Tap Shoes: BLACK, Good quality shoe w/excellent tap sounds. Mary Jane buckle strap (girls) or Classic Oxford lace-up (Boys).
Our preferred shoes:
Grils & Ladies sizes:
Bloch S0352 "Merry Jane" w/Techno Taps or S0350 extra-wide shoe.
Boys: check Bloch, Sansha, Capezio for standard Oxford Tap shoes.
Jazz, Modern Jazz Shoes may be required: check with director first. MODERN: barefoot