Dress Code
Our dress code helps create a focused, supportive, and welcoming learning environment for every dancer. A consistent uniform ensures that BASV teachers will be able to easily see students’ alignment and positioning during class time. Ballet level uniform colors help organize classes and rehearsals while fostering a sense of unity and belonging. A proper ballet uniform also minimizes distractions, encourages discipline and confidence, and ensures dancers are dressed appropriately for movement.
The BASV Dress Code is required for all classes. Throughout the season, we also enjoy special "Free Dress" days and designated rehearsals when dancers may wear appropriate dancewear of their choice.
General Dress Code Guidelines
| Girls | Boys |
|---|---|
| • Level-Colored Leotard | • Level-Colored Dance Shirt |
| • Convertible Ballet Pink Tights | • Black Dance Shorts with White Socks or Black/Gray Footed Menswear Tights |
| • Pink Stretch Canvas Ballet Flats | • White or Black Stretch Canvas Ballet Flats |
| • Hair secured in a neat ballet bun | • Hair gelled or pinned neatly away from the face |
* One studio leotard or dance shirt is included with registration.
Additional pieces are available for purchase through BASV.
* Students enrolled in elective classes only (non-ballet) wear a black leotard or white dance shirt.
* Foundations Program students wear a gray leotard or white dance shirt.
Additional Boys Guidelines
Boys should match their shoe color according to their choice of white socks or black/gray footed tights.
A dance belt is required for dancers ages 12 and older. It is recommended to begin wearing one at age 10.
Warm-Ups & Accessories
Fitted ballet sweaters or knit warm-ups may be worn during the beginning of class and must be removed after barre.
No jewelry or smart watches are permitted in class. Small stud earrings are acceptable.
No undergarments should be worn under leotards. A nude (skin color) sports bra may be worn if needed.
All dancers must wear some kind of cover-up when arriving and leaving the studio. Students may not leave the studio in just their leotard and tights.
Class Specific Dress Code
Adult Ballet
Adult Ballet dancers may choose attire based on personal preference, as long as it is comfortable and allows for ease of movement during class. Canvas ballet flats are required, and hair should be secured away from the face.
PBT/Conditioning & Lyrical/Modern Classes
Dancers must wear black leggings or black fitted shorts.
Ukrainian Folk Dance & Character Classes
Girls should wear black Sansha canvas character shoes with a soft split sole (sometimes labelled as “teacher shoes”).
Boys should wear black Sansha canvas jazz boots.
Hair Resources
* best method for getting a flat bun for performances
Boys Ballet Resources
Where to Purchase
Additional leotards, skirts, dance shirts, and tights are available to purchase at the studio or on our web store.
Ballet shoes may be purchased here. Dancers may be fit for shoes in the studio upon request.
Local Dancewear Stores:
Capezio
19449 Stevens Creek Blvd #110,
Cupertino, CA 95014
Metronome Dancewear
San Carlos, 3 SE of 5th, 93923,
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921