Summerschool Den Haag
General rules and safety for All Dancers
Ballet attire should be well-fitting and appropriate for a safe and comfortable learning environment where everyone feels respected. Clothing must remain secure during movement and provide sufficient coverage at all times.
● Dancers may not wear loose-fitting clothing, (no ankle warmers etc), it must be possible to see placement and technique.
● Bring a plain towel.
● Small, easy to store bottle (under 1 liter). Only water, no other drinks.
● No jewelry (safety).
● No long or pointed (false)nails (safety).
Inclusive Dress Code Note
Gender-neutral and non-binary dancers may choose the dress code option that best suits them.
BASIC CLOTHING – GIRLS/WOMEN
● Leotard of choice in classical colours or subtle prints (no neon or overly decorative designs).
● Pink tights, to be worn underneath the leotard for a neat and uniform appearance in the studio.
● Pink ballet shoes in the same color as your tights.
● A short ballet skirt or black dance shorts are optional, provided they are no longer than mid-thigh length.
● No visible undergarments under leotards and tights.
● Hair pulled back from the face in a bun with hair pins and a hair net.
Note Junior Ballet
Junior Ballet students are required to wear a leotard of choice with pink tights
BASIC CLOTHING – BOYS/MEN
BOYS
● Leotard of choice or fitted short sleeve Ballet T-shirt in classical colours or subtle prints (no neon or overly decorative designs).
● Preferably light-coloured ballet leggings (so the muscles are visible), with supportive dance underwear (e.g. dance belt or suitable alternative). Alternatively, black ballet shorts may be worn.
● Balletshoes with elastic over the instep.
● Long hair pinned up or tied back with a band, and kept out of the face.
WORKSHOPS & SPECIALS
CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE
Pink leg tights and leotard of choice in classical colours or subtle prints (no neon or overly decorative designs). For classical repertoire it is a great idea to bring a ballet skirt of choice or a rehearsal tutu!
MODERN/CHOREOGRAPHY
Footless black tights or leggings and leotard or tight shirt.
BALLET WORKOUT
Pink or black leg tights, leotard of your choice, with long training pants or sports shorts on top. Optionally, a tracksuit, training jacket, or T-shirt. Always bring a towel for floor work.
▼ EQUIPMENT / ACCESSORIES BALLET ONLINE
BARRE
When joining online ballet you’ll need something to use as a barre, a chair, table or door at the height of your elbow. Or check online for a mobile barre at Bol.com or Costway . Find a luxury barre by Harlequin.
STABLE CHAIR
For certain exercises you’ll need a stable chair that you can sit on.
BE VISIBLE
Use a simple clip on wide angle lens, available at Bol.com. The lens will give your ipad/laptop a wider angle of view making it easy to be visible from head to toe during class.
