Costume Checklist: Advanced 2 Ballet

Please read the following information carefully and scroll ALL the way down. Below is a list of what your student needs to wear for their recital dance(s) at our June 2026 year-end recital, dress rehearsal, and photo day. (Links to hair and makeup tutorials are at the bottom.)

Note that all the classes for the Advanced 2 level are on this page. Only check the costumes for the classes your child(ren) are in.

Costume Fees will be posted to your online account by March 1st. You can pay your costume fees through the Parent Portal at any time, but all unpaid fees will be charged to your card on March 16th.

1. "Their own" means it’s something they have and/or wear already (for example: the leotard or shoes they wear to class). If they don't already own the item, it is your responsibility to ensure they get it before May 1, 2026.

2. "Buy" means that Arise has already purchased this item for you and included the cost in your costume fee. Following the recital, you get to keep it.

3. "Rent" means that Arise owns this item and a small rental charge has been included in your costume fee. After the recital, this item must be returned to Arise in the same condition it was taken. Lost or damaged rentals will need to be replaced at your cost.

  • Advanced 2 Ballet

    SoDanca Black Class Leotard - Their Own
    Light Pink SoDanca Ballet Tights - Their Own
    Pointe Shoes - Their Own
    TBD Underskirt or Bike Shorts - TBD
    Long Dark Purple Skirts - Rent
    Purple Gem Hair Decor - Buy
    Hair TBD

  • Advanced Pointe

    SoDanca Black Class Leotard - Their Own
    Bare legs in Pointe Shoes - Their Own
    Black and Gold Overlays - Rent
    Long Black Bike Shorts - Buy
    Gold Hairband - Buy
    Hair TBD

  • Advanced Jazz

    SoDanca Black Class Leotard - Their Own
    Bare Legs in SoDanca skin tone Jazz Shoes - Their Own
    Long White Bike Shorts - Rent
    Cream Skirt - Buy
    Sparkle Vest - Buy
    Gold Clip - Buy
    Hair in middle part low pony (if possible)

  • Advanced Contemporary

    SoDanca Black Class Leotard - Their Own
    Bare legs
    High percentage cotton socks (80%+) to match skin tone - Their Own
    Blue Sparkle Pants - Buy
    Light Blue Top - Buy
    Hair TBD

Hair and Make-Up Tutorials

Each dance includes information about how your dancers’ hair should be done. Not all dances require a bun, but if they do, check out the bun tutorials below.

Boys’ Hair & Makeup:
If your boy’s hair is long enough that it moves when he jumps, hold it in place with a small amount of gel. Use a natural powder foundation so his skin isn’t shiny under the lights. Use a touch of eyeliner to make his eyes visible from the stage.

Ballet Bun Tutorial - General

Stage Make-Up for Lighter Skin
Note: You don’t need fake eyelashes. Just use mascara.

Ballet Bun Tutorial - Curly Hair

Stage Make-Up for Darker Skin

Ballet Bun Tutorial - Middle Part, Low Bun