Ormond Ballet Dress Code
A Pre-Professional Program Dress Code
Classical ballet is a codified art form, passed down through generations with precision, discipline, and respect for tradition. The Vaganova Method, in particular, demands clarity of line, purity of placement, and an uncompromising attention to detail—principles that begin long before a dancer moves.
Simplicity is a defining mark of a refined dancer. While strength, clarity, and technical mastery are developed through disciplined training, simplicity begins with presentation. For this reason, Ormond Ballet maintains a uniform dress code.
As a pre-professional ballet school, our dress code is an integral component of the curriculum. Appropriate attire allows instructors to accurately assess alignment, coordination, and technical progress, while reinforcing the discipline and professionalism required to study a classical art form. How a dancer presents themselves—both in conduct and in dress—directly supports their development as an artist.
To ensure each dancer is properly prepared for class, the following outlines the required dress code for Ormond Ballet.
General dress code notes:
Please wear clothing over dance attire as we don’t want our students walking around outside in leotards and tights.
Dancers must have proper shoes for each class, absolutely NO street shoes in the studio.
NO Jewelry except studs or small hoops
NO watches
NO necklaces
NO rings
NO dangling earrings
All warm-up clothing must be dance warm-ups or form-fitting;
NO over-sized hoodies
NO over-sized sweatpants
NO baggy clothing
Dancers should not have long nails for the safety of others
NO nail polish during performances
Hair must be pulled back and out of your face.
Ballet Class; classical ballet bun (See video below)
Jazz, Modern, Contemporary Class; secure ponytail or classical ballet bun
Hip-Hop Class; pulled out of face
NOTE; if hair is too short to secure into a bun or ponytail, please secure back with pins, a fabric headband, and gel/hairspray.
Boys: Please have hair off the face. If hair is short, please have hair secured with hair products and off the face. If hair is medium or long in length, please have it secured in a ponytail or a simple headband.
Requirements per Class:
*All items can be bought at Dance Depot. See their contact information at the bottom of the page.
Intro To Dance/Pre-Ballet
Leotard: Bloch CL5602 in Candy Pink
Skirt: Bloch CR5110 in Candy Pink
Shoes: Capezio 2037C in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone
Tights: Capezio 1915C in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store)
Tights: Black Leggings (Can buy at big box store) or Capezio 10361B in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037C in Black
Ballet 1
Leotard: So Danca SL116 in Lilac
Skirt: Bullet Point in Lilac
Shoes: Capezio 2037C in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone
Tights: Capezio 9C in Theatrical Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store)
Tights: Capezio 10361B in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037C in Black
Ballet 2
Leotard: So Danca SL116 in Celestine Blue
Skirt: Bullet Point in White
Shoes: Capezio 2037C in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone, Pointe Shoes to be approved by Artistic Director, Ms. Michelle Boutros
Tights: Capezio 9C or Body Wrappers 39C in Theatrical Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store), Dance Belt: full seat, under age 12 / thong, over age 12
Tights: Capezio 10361B in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037C in Black
For Performance: May need to buy specific colored tights and ballet shoes
Ballet 3
Leotard: So Danca SL116 (Child) or SL115 (Adult) in Tropic Green
Skirt: Bullet Point in Aurora
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone, Pointe Shoes to be approved by Artistic Director, Ms. Michelle Boutros
Tights: Capezio 9 or Body Wrappers 39A in Theatrical Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store), Dance Belt: full seat, under age 12 / thong, over age 12
Tights: Capezio 10361 in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Black
For Performance: May need to buy specific colored tights and ballet shoes
Ballet 4
Leotard: So Danca SL115 in Raspberry
Skirt: Bullet Point in Haze
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone, Pointe Shoes to be approved by Artistic Director, Ms. Michelle Boutros
Tights: Capezio 9 or Body Wrappers 39A in Theatrical Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store), Dance Belt: full seat, under age 12 / thong, over age 12
Tights: Capezio 10361 in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Black
For Performance: May need to buy specific colored tights and ballet shoes
Ballet 5
Leotard: So Danca SL115 in Navy
Skirt: Bullet Point in Slate
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone, Pointe Shoes to be approved by Artistic Director, Ms. Michelle Boutros
Tights: Capezio 9 or Body Wrappers 39A in Theatrical Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store), Dance Belt: thong, over age 12
Tights: Capezio 10361 in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Black
For Performance: May need to buy specific colored tights and ballet shoes
Ballet 6
Leotard: So Danca SL115 in Dark Purple
Skirt: Bullet Point in Black, Ballet Pink, or Pink Sugar
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Lt. Pink or matching your skin tone, Pointe Shoes to be approved by Artistic Director, Ms. Michelle Boutros
Tights: Capezio 9 or Body Wrappers 39A in Theatrical Pink or matching your skin tone
For Performance: Nude Leotard (undergarment) with clear straps
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store), Dance Belt: thong, over age 12
Tights: Capezio 10361 in Black
Shoes: Capezio 2037W in Black
For Performance: May need to buy specific colored tights and ballet shoes
Jazz, Modern, Contemporary
Leotard: Ballet Class Leotard or Black Leotard
Tights/Leggings: Black Capri 3/4 leggings (Can buy at big box store, no markings or logos, only solid black) , Black mid-thigh length bike shorts (Can buy at big box store, no markings or logos, only solid black) , or Black convertible, stirrup, or footless tights
Shoes: Bloch S0473L Jazz Shoe, Barefoot or Capezio H061 for modern & contemporary
For Performance: Will need both black 3/4 leggings and bike shorts, Nude Leotard (undergarment)
Boys: Fitted black, white, or solid color T-Shirt/Tank (Can buy fitted Hanes T-Shirt/Tank at big box store), Dance Belt, full seat, under age 12 / thong, over age 12
Shorts: Black bike short (Can buy at big box store, no markings or logos, only solid black)
Shoes: Bloch S0473L Jazz Shoe, Barefoot or Capezio H061 for modern & contemporary
All Uniform items can be bought at Dance Depot, located at 2644 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119. Their phone number is (386) 760-4858. At Ormond Ballet, we take your investment in your student and our school very seriously, so we took the extra step to provide the information above in order to prepare you for your uniform purchase. We chose the most valuable and cost effective options, along with choosing microfiber fabric to ensure color stay. Dance Depot has all this information on file and all you need to do is let them know your student’s age, level, and size and they will be able to assist you.
