Dress Code
Note: for ALL ballet classes hair should be worn in a slicked back and secure bun. If you’re not sure how to do a proper ballet bun please scroll down to our Performance and Class Readiness section for assistance.
For all other forms of dance, and Theater classes hair should be worn up and pulled away from face.
Ballet (Lower Division)
Top: Leotard, any color (required)
Bottom: Pink or black tights, skirts, or tutus (optional)
Shoes: Pink ballet slippers (required)
Ballet (Upper & Advanced Division)
Top: Colored leotard according to level (Boys wear a white t-shirt)
Bottom: Pink tights (Boys wear black tights and a dance belt)
Shoes: Pink ballet slippers (Boys wear black ballet slippers)
Leotard Colors: Dress code is mandatory for Ballet 1-Ballet 5 only.
Ballet 1: Light Pink
Ballet 2: Light Blue
Ballet 3: Red
Ballet 4: Eggplant
Ballet 5: Royal Blue
Advanced A-D: Dark colored leotard with no patterns *Suggested, not mandatory
Students may wear any color leotard for rehearsals. To access our Discount Dance store, please click the button below and follow the instructions for your level.
Contemporary
Top: Any colored leotard, tank top, or t-shirt. No crop tops or sports bras, please.
Bottom: Any colored leggings, sweatpants, or shorts. No booty shorts, please.
Shoes: No shoes are required for contemporary. They will dance barefoot or in socks.
*Advanced dancers may want to purchase knee pads to protect them during floor work
Hip Hop Street Styles
Top: Any colored tank top or t-shirt. No crop tops or sports bras, please.
Bottom: Any colored jeans, sweatpants, leggings, or shorts. No booty shorts, please.
Shoes: Sneakers. Please be sure to bring a pair of sneakers that are designated for dance class - wearing street shoes on our studio floors makes the floors unsanitary.
Musical Theater Jazz
Top: Any colored leotard, tank top, or t-shirt. No crop tops or sports bras, please.
Bottom: Black leggings, jazz pants, or shorts. No booty shorts, please.
Shoes: Black split sole jazz shoes.
Marin Dancewear may have dress code items available in their store.
Marin Dancewear is located at 5420 Nave Drive in Novato, CA 94949. They may be contacted by calling 415-895-9090.
If you need assistance, call us at 415.454.5759 or email info@stapletonschool.org
Performance and Class Readiness
Parents: if you’re struggling to do your child’s ballet bun please see the various, helpful videos below for assistance. We’ve also included a video on basic dancer stage makeup to reference for your child’s performances.
Students: if you’re struggling to do your own ballet bun and/or don’t know what’s expected of you, please see the various, helpful videos below. We’ve also included a video on basic stage makeup to reference for your performances.
Note: each role in the Nutcracker has their own specific hair and makeup requirements, information regarding what is explicitly needed for each part has been sent out via email.