Costume Checklist: Grade 4 & Grade 5 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 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 Grade 4 and Grade 5 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 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.

  • Grade 4 Ballet

    SoDanca Navy Blue Class Leotard - Their Own
    Light Pink SoDanca Ballet Tights - Their Own
    SoDanca Ballet Shoes - Their Own
    Checkered Longsleeve Crops - Rent
    Black Skirts - Rent
    Under Skirt - Rent
    Clock Headband - Buy
    Hair in slicked back middle part low bun

  • Grade 5 Ballet

    SoDanca Navy Blue Class Leotard - Their Own
    Light Pink SoDanca Ballet Tights - Their Own
    SoDanca Ballet Shoes - Their Own
    Colored Bodysuits with Ruffle Sleeves - Rent
    White Tutus - Rent
    White Bike Shorts - Rent
    Lace Hair Wrap - Buy
    Hair in slicked back high ballet bun

  • Pre-Intermediate Jazz

    SoDanca Navy Blue Class Leotard - Their Own
    Bare Legs in SoDanca Jazz Shoes in skin tone - Their Own
    Sparkle Shorts - Buy
    Bright Tank - Buy
    Grey Long Bike Shorts - Buy
    Hair in a slicked back high pony

  • Pre-Intermediate Contemporary

    SoDanca Navy Blue Class Leotard - Their Own
    Bare legs and feet
    Green Romper - Buy
    Long Brown Bike Short - Buy
    Hair Leaf Garland - Buy
    Hair in slicked back middle part low bun

  • Hip Hop Line

    Dark Blue Wash Jeans - Their Own
    Girls: Plain Leotard - Their Own
    Black Socks - Their Own
    Running Shoes from Class - Their Own
    Orange and White Jersey - Buy
    Hair in a slicked-back high 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

Ballet Bun Tutorial - Middle Part, Low Bun