Costume Checklist: Pre-Primary & Pre-Primary/Primary Split 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 Pre-Primary & Pre-Primary/Primary Split 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.

  • Pre-Primary Ballet

    Girls:
    Pink SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Bliss Light Pink Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    White Ankle Socks - Their Own

    Yellow Wrap Skirt - Rent

    Hairband - Buy

    Hair in a high, slicked-back bun

    Boys:
    Yellow Shorts - Buy

    White Button Down Shirt - Buy

    Yellow Bow Tie - Buy

    White socks - Their Own

    Black SoDanca Bliss Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    Hair gel

  • Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet Split

    SoDance Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Bliss Light Pink Ballet Shoes - Their Own

    White Ankle Socks - Their Own

    Tan Bike Shorts - Buy

    Yellow Polo Tee - Buy

    Pleated Skirt - Buy

    Green necktie - Buy

    Hat - Buy

    Hair in two low pigtails

  • Pre-Primary Jazz

    Girls:
    Pink SoDanca Class Leotard - Their Own

    SoDanca Jazz Shoes matching their skin colour - Their Own

    Bare legs and feet in SoDanca Jazz Shoes

    Sparkle Skirt - Buy

    Big Coloured Bow - Buy

    Hair in high, slicked-back bun

    Boys:
    Colourful Tee - Buy

    Black Jazz Shorts - Buy

    Black SoDanca Jazz Shoes - Their Own

    Bare legs and feet in SoDanca Jazz Shoes

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.

Simple Stage Make-Up for Young Child

Ballet Bun Tutorial - Curly Hair

Stage Make-Up for Darker Skin

Ballet Bun for Young Child