Costume Checklist: Grade 2 & Grade 3 Ballet Levels

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 2025 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 Grade 2 and 3 Ballet levels 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 15th.

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, 2025.

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.

  • Grade 2 Ballet

    Royal Blue SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Euro Pink Ballet Tights - Their Own

    SoDanca Bliss Light Pink Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    White hi-lo Skirt - Rent

    White Bike Shorts?

    Band of flowers around the bun - Buy

    Hair in a high, slicked-back bun

  • Grade 3 Ballet

    Royal Blue SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Euro Pink Ballet Tights - Their Own

    SoDanca Bliss Light Pink Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    Royal Blue Wrap Skirt - Rent

    Royal Blue Bike Shorts

    Hair Bow/Tiara - Buy

    Please wear Tights over Leotard

    Hair in a high. slicked-back bun

  • Grade 2 Jazz

    Royal Blue SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Jazz Shoes matching their skin colour - Their Own

    Bare legs and feet in Jazz shoes

    Black Jumpsuit - Buy

    Coloured Baseball Cap - Buy

    Hair in a high, slicked-back ponytail

  • Grade 3 Jazz

    Royal Blue SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Jazz Shoes matching their skin colour - Their Own

    Bare legs and feet in Jazz shoes

    Pink Mesh Crop - Buy

    Skater skirt - Buy

    Long Black Bike Shorts - Buy

    Pink Net Gloves - Buy

    Pink Scrunchie - Buy

    Hair in a high, slicked-back bun

  • Elementary Contemporary

    Royal Blue SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    White bike shorts - Buy

    Dress - Buy

    Flower Hairband- Buy

    Bare legs and feet

    Hair in a high, slicked-back bun

  • Elementary Hip Hop

    Black Joggers - Their Own

    Orange oversized Tee - Buy

    Purple Bandana - Buy

    Clean black non-marking soled shoes

    Hair in a high, slicked-back ponytail

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