“Dance & Play Kids Class” Details
Opal dress code
Tuesdays 4:30-5:00p
Ages 3-5
Examples shown here- click to purchase online, or you can shop at a local dancewear store.
“Fun First-Steps Pre-Ballet” Details
Sapphire dress code
Thursdays 4:30-5:00p
Grades 1st-3rd
Examples shown here- click to purchase online, or you can shop at a local dancewear store.
“Best-Start Ballet” Details
Ruby dress code
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:00-6:00p
Grades 4th & up & adults
Examples are show here- click to purchase online, or you can shop at a local dancewear store.
“Pre-Pointe Jump-Start” Details
Topaz dress code
Tuesdays & Thursdays 6:00-7:15p
Pre-pointe students & adults
Examples are show here- click to purchase online, or you can shop at a local dancewear store.
Pointe shoe appointments will be made after winter break
“Pointe & Performance Program” Details
Pearl dress code
Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:15-9:00p
Pointe students & adults
Examples are show here- click to purchase online, or you can shop at a local dancewear store.
Check that your pointe shoes still fit and are not too soft. If you need new shoes, call to make an appointment at “Dancer’s Pointe” or request a custom pointe shoe with online fitter, “Best Pointe.”
CMB’s Inclusive Dress Code
Why can’t we all just wear pink tights & shoes? The simple answer is because “ballet pink” was created for European (white) women. There are many articles and interviews about why pink tights/shoes are problematic in the ballet world. Here’s just ONE OF THEM.
More Shopping Ideas:
CMB’s Pinterest board for dress code guidance
CMB’s dress code lists on discountdance.com
Discount Dance is a website many dancers use to find affordable dancewear in a variety of colors & styles. Click your level below for suggestions.
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Cleveland Modern Ballet
CMB: Evolving Classical Ballet to be Inclusive and Relevant Now