Pre Ballet Dress Code

At Philadelphia Dance Theatre, our Pre-Ballet dress code creates a focused, respectful environment that honors the traditions of dance. Wearing a uniform helps young dancers understand discipline and community while minimizing distractions and comparisons. When all dancers wear proper attire, teachers can better observe alignment and technique, supporting safe and effective instruction.

Importantly, the Pre-Ballet dress code also serves as the costume for the June Showcase performance. This means families do not need to purchase additional recital costumes, which helps limit extra expenses and simplifies preparation. The same uniform worn in class is worn on stage—making it both practical and economical.

  • A young girl in a light pink ballet dress with a flared skirt, shown front and back, with her hands on her hips, smiling and with her hair in a bun.

    Pre Ballet 1

    Pink Eurotard Dance Dress

    Black Ballet Slippers

    Optional: 

    Pink or Skin tone tights

    Purchase now!
  • A young girl in a blue dance leotard and skirt, smiling with hands on hips.

    Pre Ballet 2

    Purple Eurotard Dance Dress

    Black Ballet Slippers

    Optional: 

    Pink or Skin tone tights

    Purchase now!
  • A young girl with blonde hair in a ponytail, wearing a light blue dance costume, smiling and standing with hands on hips.

    Pre Ballet 3

    Blue Eurotard Dance Dress

    Black Ballet Slippers

    Optional: 

    Pink or Skin tone tights

    Purchase now!
  • A young boy with short brown hair, wearing a white T-shirt, black leggings, and black socks, standing against a white background with a serious expression and one hand on his hip.

    Boys

    White t-shirt

    Black Leggings

    White Socks

    Black Ballet Slippers

    Purchase now!

PDT’s dress code is supplied by Eurotard and can be purchased directly from the links above, or in person at Dress 2 Dance in Glenside, PA.

    • Tights are optional for Pre Ballet Students

    • Dancers are welcome to wear pink or skin tone tights.

    • Tights should be clean, without holes, and pulled down around feet.

    • No bun = no ballet. Dancers appropriate hair for class will be asked to observe.

    • Hair should always be pulled back neatly in a bun for ballet

    • A ponytail may be worn for modern/jazz/hip hop

    • Dancers with dreads or other natural hair styles are asked to secure hair away from face so that it is not distracting when dancing.

    • We recommend that dancers have a bag with appropriate hair accessories, bobby pins, hair nets, rubber bands, hair brush/comb, etc.

    • Students may wear any style of ballet slippers that are split sole, pre sewn, and do not have drawstrings

      • Such as: • Eurotard - “Assemblé” (available through links above) • So Danca - “SD16” • Bloch - “Performa Stretch”

      • Drawstrings are especially distracting for our younger students, and valuable class time is taken away by teachers having to re-tie them

    • In the best interest of our dancers' progress all dancers in Pre Ballet twill now be required to wear black ballet slippers. This is for dancers to see their feet more clearly during class to help them execute properly pointing their feet.

  • Dress 2 Dance, Glenside PA - Stocks PDT Dress Code leotards

    Swan Dancewear, Narberth PA - Recommended for pointe shoe fittings. Appointments required.

    Dance Line, Paoli PA - Recommended for pointe shoe fitting

Additional Guidelines:
Please clearly label all dancewear and shoes to prevent loss. Uniforms should be purchased within two weeks of registration and must be worn for all classes throughout the year and the June Showcase Performance. If your child advances, you may swap uniforms with other families or purchase a new uniform.

By adhering to the PDT dress code, your child will feel confident, comfortable, and ready to grow as a dancer.