Novice
Updated February 7, 2026
Picture Day: Saturday, February 28, 2026
- Ballet: 3:45pm
- Jazz: 4:00pm
- Tap: 4:05pm
- Acro: 4:15pm
Please be ‘camera ready’ at your scheduled time. Costume, hair, (if wearing) light make-up and WARMED UP. We try our best to stay on a tight schedule to get everyone some beautiful pictures and back to their day. Please help us stay on time by being ready to go at your scheduled time.
Rehearsal and Recitals:
- Rehearsal: Friday, May 8th, 2026
- Recital: Saturday, May 9th, 2026, both matinee & evening
BALLET: Proper Ballet Bun with hairnet. A middle/center part works well with a classical Ballet bun and makes things easier with bangs that might not make it into the ponytail.
There are many YouTube videos on how to do a secure dance bun. The only change I would make to this video is to use hairpins, instead of bobby pins.
A HAIR NET is a must, so please don’t skip this step! The hair net is wrapped over top of the bun (you can wrap it twice) and pinned. The extra netting can then be wound around, tucked under the bun, and also pinned. This will keep everything in place. Aim for a Ballet bun that is as flat as possible.
There are hairnets for sale in the lobby (50 cents each; leave payment inside canister). You can also purchase a durable crocheted ballet bun net that is suitable for class (not Recital). These are also available in the lobby.
ALL OTHER CLASSES: A Ballet bun is ideal for all classes. Acceptable hair for Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Tap and Hip Hop is a ponytail that doesn’t require frequent re-tying in the middle of class. Use two elastics to eliminate the need to re-do hair.
If hair is very long, a ponytail is not safe for either the dancer or anyone close to them (turns and Acro tricks). A Ballet bun or French Braid will keep hair from whipping anyone in the face.
Bobby Pins? Hairpins?
Hairpins are a must for buns. Bobby pins will work their way out and not hold.
Bobby pins are a must for securing hairpieces. Hairpins won’t grip the hair piece and will slide out. Cross two bobby pins in an ‘X’ to secure a hair piece. Repeat until the hairpiece feels secure.
Trust us on this one!
Picture Day: ‘Daytime’ makeup at the most! Please avoid an overly theatrical look. Dancers should NOT look as though they are made up for a stage performance for their pictures.
Recital: Makeup is a fun part of the theatrical world and being ‘stage-ready’ and we encourage our dance families to enjoy the experience. Stage lighting washes out facial features and without a little extra colour, performers look featureless.
- Foundation and loose powder to set foundation
- Blush: pink is most flattering
- Lipstick: pink
- Eyeshadow and eyeliner: soft greys or browns. PLEASE, NO BLUE!
- Mascara: if you don’t like/can’t use mascara a soft liner can help define eyes.
Ballet:
Hair: ballet bun (see ‘Hair’ above) with hairpiece secured on top of bun.
Tights: Capezio Transition Tights, light pink (uniform).
Shoes: Capezio Split Sole Ballet in light pink (uniform).
Acro:
Hair: ballet bun (see ‘Hair’ above)
Tights: Capezio Transition Tights, caramel (uniform).
Shoes: bare feet
Jazz:
Hair: ballet bun (see ‘Hair’ above) with scrunchie secured around bun.
Tights: Capezio Transition Tights, caramel (uniform).
Shoes: Capezio jazz shoe, black (uniform).
Hip Hop:
Hair: ballet bun (see ‘Hair’ above) with hairpiece secured on top of bun.
Tights: Capezio Transition Tights, caramel (uniform).
Shoes: Vans Old School (uniform).
Novice Acro: Tuesday 5:00 – 6:00
Novice Hip Hop: Tuesday 6:00 – 6:45
Novice Jazz: Wednesday 4:15 – 5:15
Novice Ballet: Thursday 6:15 – 7:15
Bodysuit: Capezio CC201C Leotard in Black Optional, but recommended: Buy online at Dancewear Centre at the UDA store. Items are organized by class level to make purchasing easier.
Ballet Tights: Capezio 1916 Transition Tights in Light Pink
Jazz, Tap & Acro Tights: Capezio 1916 Transition Tights in Caramel
Ballet Shoes: Capezio 2037 Hanami Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slippers in Light Pink
Jazz Shoes: Capezio EJ2 E-Series Jazz Slip-on Black
Tap Shoes: Capezio 3800 Mary Jane in Black
Acro Shoes: No shoes
Hip Hop Shoes: Van’s Old Skool Sneaker – Black (white trim) Classic. Can also be purchased at Journey’s, DSW, Champs, Softmoc, Sportchek etc.
Skirt (for Ballet only): Mondor Pull-On Skirt – 16207C, Black
Wrap Sweater: Capezio Long Sleeve Wrap Top in Black – CC850C