Dancers enrolled in School of Philadelphia Ballet’s Summer Children’s Programs may wear any style of solid color, capped-sleeved leotard that they choose. Please note that dancers in our Children’s Programs do not wear tights. Skirts are not permitted. Year-round students may continue to wear their uniform to class.

Leotards are available in the Philadelphia Ballet Boutique! Shop the boutique at the link below.

PHILADELPHIA BALLET BOUTIQUE

ALL Students:

• Ballet shoes must have an elastic strap sewn across the top of each foot. Please do not pin or tie the elastic straps, as this is not secure and can hurt your child’s foot.
• The elastic laces on ballet shoes should be tied, trimmed and tucked in the top of the shoe. This prevents the laces from becoming untied during class.
• Jewelry: Stud earrings only.
• Please mark clothing, shoes and dance bags with the student’s full name.

Female-Identifying Students:

• Any solid color leotard.
• No tights.
• White or skin-toned ankle socks.
• Pink ballet shoes or skin-toned ballet shoes.
• Black jazz shoes (if applicable) Black jazz pants (if applicable).
• Black character shoes (if applicable) Black character skirt (if applicable).
• Mid-length to long hair must be pulled back into a neat bun and fastened securely using hair pins and a hair net (found at dance supply or drug stores). Short hair needs to be fastened away from the face. Braids must be pinned back so that they do not move. Hair must be done before class begins.
• No skirts, sweaters, or leg warmers.

Male-Identifying Students:

• Short-sleeved white t-shirt.
• Black dance shorts.
• White or skin-toned ankle socks.
• White or skin-toned ballet shoes.
• Hair should be combed and fastened away from the face if long. Hair must be done before class begins.

Please note that students must wear street attire over their dance clothing when arriving and departing from the studio. This policy reflects the professional atmosphere of SPB and our concern for the safety of our students.

Dancers attending our Summer Dance Camps should bring a light snack each day for snack time. Due to serious food allergies, snacks containing tree nuts or peanuts are not allowed. Dancers may bring a water bottle.

Students in the Children’s Program may not be left alone without adult supervision. A parent or guardian must be with the student both before the class begins and after class ends. Guardians should be prepared to escort their student and wait with them in the lobby until class begins.

School of Philadelphia Ballet’s studios open 30 minutes before first class of the day. To limit crowding, parents may not drop off students more than 15 minutes before their class time. A fee of $20.00 will be automatically charged to your credit card on file if a child is dropped off more than 15 minutes before their class.

Parents are expected to pick up students promptly after classes. Please contact the School Office if you anticipate a delay. Repeat offenders will be subject to a $20.00 late pick-up fee.

You can find all of School of Philadelphia’s policies listed on this page. If you have any questions, please contact the School Office at [email protected].