Weehawken Creative Arts
Ballet Uniform & Dress Code
A simple guide to what your dancer should wear to classes, rehearsals and performances.
New to ballet? Start here.
Find your dancer’s class level below. Each section shows the required leotard color, ballet shoes, tights and hairstyle.
The most important shoe-and-tights rule
Ballet shoes and tights should be the same color: pink shoes with pink tights, or skin-tone shoes with matching skin-tone tights. This rule also applies to performances.
Class-by-Class Guide
Find Your Dancer’s Uniform
Beginning Ballet
Pre Ballet
Shoes and tights: Pink or skin-tone ballet shoes and tights. Shoes and tights must match.
Clothing: Any dance attire that allows comfortable movement, including leotards, ballet skirts, tutus and tights. No jeans.
Hair: Pulled securely away from the face, preferably in a ballet bun.
Pink Uniform
Primary
Leotard: Pink skirted Revolution Dancewear leotard, purchased through Weehawken.
Shoes and tights: Matching pink or skin-tone ballet shoes and tights, including performances.
Hair: Ballet bun.
Light Blue Uniform
Ballet Level 1/2 & 2/3
Leotard: Light blue Revolution Dancewear leotard in any style, purchased through Weehawken.
Shoes and tights: Matching pink or skin-tone ballet shoes and tights, including performances.
Hair: Ballet bun.
Boys’ Ballet Attire
Boys
Shoes: Black ballet shoes.
Clothing: Dance pants or tights with a fitted shirt. Comfortable athletic clothing is also acceptable. No jeans.
Hair: Pulled away from the face. A bun is preferred when the hair is long enough.
Burgundy Uniform
Ballet Level 3/4
Leotard: Burgundy leotard in any style.
Shoes and tights: Matching pink or skin-tone ballet shoes and tights, including performances.
Hair: Ballet bun.
Black Uniform
Ballet Level 4/5 & 5/6
Leotard: Black leotard in any style.
Shoes and tights: Matching pink or skin-tone ballet shoes and tights, including performances.
Hair: Ballet bun.
Shopping Information
Where to Purchase Dancewear
We carry several ballet essentials locally, while upper-level uniforms and specialty items may need to be ordered separately.
Available Through Weehawken
- Basic pink ballet shoes
- Convertible ballet tights
- Select leotards
- Primary through Level 2 uniforms
- Weehawken logo wear
These items are available through our 610 Arts Collective location.
Purchase Separately
- Upper-level leotards
- Boys’ ballet attire
- Dance accessories
- Pointe shoes
Limited burgundy Level 3 leotards may be available at our Montrose location while supplies last.
Recommended Online Retailers
Families may order dancewear through Discount Dance or Dancewear Solutions. When ordering from Discount Dance, please use Weehawken’s teacher referral number: 59479.
Ordering From 610
When ordering through 610 Arts Collective, select Pickup at checkout. Your purchase will be delivered to your dancer’s class.
Need Help With Sizing?
Ouray County: Call 610 Arts Collective at 970-318-0308. Open Tuesday–Friday, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Fittings are available at 610 Clinton Street in Ridgway.
Montrose: Fittings are available during class hours, generally in the afternoon or evening. Contact Lexi for assistance.
Before You Buy
Pointe Shoes
Weehawken does not sell pointe shoes. Dancers must receive instructor approval before purchasing their first pair.
Pointe shoes require an individual professional fitting. Please do not order pointe shoes based only on street-shoe size.
Additional Ballet Attire
These items may be worn when appropriate and at the instructor’s discretion.
Warmups & Layers
Leg warmers, ballet skirts without tutus, fitted black or coordinating shorts and ballet sweaters may be worn with instructor approval. Required ballet shoes must still be worn.
Rehearsals
Dancers may wear a leotard and tights, fitted shorts, leggings, leg warmers, a ballet skirt or fitted dance pants. Street clothes are not appropriate for rehearsal.
Hair
Long hair should be secured in a ballet bun. Short hair should be clipped back or held away from the face with a headband.
Partnering
Wear a leotard and tights. Do not wear leg warmers or loose, baggy clothing during partnering work.
Summer Ballet
During summer classes, dancers may wear any color leotard and tights. Level-specific uniforms return with the fall session.
Our Program
This Is Weehawken Ballet
Miss Pang is our Lead Ballet Instructor, and Miss Tajiana teaches most of our Ridgway ballet classes.
Our ballet faculty also includes Miss Leeann, Miss Natalie, Miss Rachel and Miss Natasha.
Still Unsure What Your Dancer Needs?
Please ask your dancer’s instructor before purchasing. We are happy to help families choose the correct color, style and size.
