shoes wise when starting ballet?

Question: Any tips on what to buy clothes/shoes wise when starting ballet!?

I've been told that leotards aren't necessary when first starting!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Questions about what to wear should really be addressed by the studio you're taking lessons in!. It will differ depending on where you take class!.
Usually, it involves tights and leotard (but not necessarily immediately, on lesson 1)!. Some studios usually are a little more slack when it comes to adults or total beginners for a little while!.
The reason for the uniform is actually reasonnable (so that everyone has the same 'look' and colours/fabrics or layers do not detract from the 'line'!.!.!. So basically so that the teacher can tell whether your knees are stretched or not, and whether your body, arms and legs are in the correct position)!.

Shoes (soft, technique ballet shoes) are a must from day 1!. They're the most adapted pair of shoes you can buy to practice ballet, as they fit really your foot like socks, but at the same time, do not slide like socks would, or do not grip like gym shoes would!. They're just ideal, so worth the expense (obviously, if it's your first class, you may get away with not buying them straight away again, but soon it will be necessary -from class 2 or 3 usually)!.

Convertible tights are those with a hole in the sole, so that they can be pulled down (like normal tights) or pulled across the foot to convert them into leggings/tights (stopped at the ankle)!. They're good if you don't like the full tights effect on your feet, or if for eg, you do jazz/ballet one straight after the other, and don't want to change tights in-between classes!. They're an added expense that beginners don't really need!. 'Normal' tights are cheaper, so I'd go for that if you begin ballet!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

leotards are good but you can also do tights w/ a skirt and tucked in shirt ballet slippers are good to
If you are just starting, DON'T BUY POINTE SHOES!
it takes years of practice to get up on pointeWww@QuestionHome@Com

Maybe where you dance is different, but I would buy a leotard and tights if you're starting!. also bobby pins for a bun, and of course ballet shoes =)!. I hope that helps!Www@QuestionHome@Com

You will need a black leotard, ballet pink tights, and ballet slippers (pink)!. Those are the basics!. Depending on where you take you can branch out from there!. Go to www!.discountdance!.com and pick stuff out!. My favorite shoe brand is the leather Capezio as opposed to the canvas ballet shoe!. With shoes always go for the leather split sole!.Danskin leotards are usually good!. And tights I really like the Capezio convertable body tights!. If you get body tights by extra clears straps because they tend to break!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well, it depends on the studio!. Check with the studio and ask what their dress code is!. Even if it supposedly isn't necessary, I would still buy a leotard of their "uniform color," pink tights (preferably "convertible" tights, which means they have a hole on the bottom like this: http://www!.thedancersshop!.co!.uk/acatalog!.!.!. so you can roll them up to let your feet air out after dance!. I wear convertible tights becuase I have to wear spacers when I go en pointe)!.

You will also need bobby pins (of your color hair), hair net (also the color of your hair), elastic bands (also the color of your hair, a scrunchie (optional, but most people wear one!. It looks better if it matches your leotard color, and make sure it fits well, won't fall off, and there are no dangling things), and hairspray (maybe!?) to make a bun for ballet!.

also, get FLAT shoes, either canvas or leather!. Go to your local dance store to get all these items!. They should be able to help you!. :]]]

Hope this helps! I'm glad you're expressing an interest in ballet!Www@QuestionHome@Com

I know how you feel with not knowing any of the terminology so I am going to make this as simple as possible for you!. To start out you'll want to wear a leotard, tights, and ballet slippers!. You want simple things to begin until you know how flexible they are such as strappy leotards or footless tights, etc!.

For the leotard, you'll want to wear a black one to your first class because that is what almost all ballet schools require! You'll want one for the spring/summer and one for fall/winter!. Try:
http://www!.revolutiondance!.com/leotards!.!.!.!.
You should get one of the "Tank: black" and one "Long Sleeve Scoop Neck: black"!.

For the tights, you want to start with two pairs of tights!. Generally, all ballet schools start with either pink convertables (which have a hole in the bottom so you can keep your foot in the tights of slip your foot through the hole to make them footless if needed) or black stirrups!. Try:
http://www!.revolutiondance!.com/tights!.ht!.!.!.
You will want to get one "Convertable: classic pink" and one "Stirrup: black"!.

Now for the ballet shoes!. To start you will want to get simple split sole ballet shoes!. These are what all schools will require unless you are under the age of 4 (which I doubt)!. Split sole means that there are two parts to the sole and a cloth or leather part in the middle rather than a full sole at the bottom!. Try:
http://www!.revolutiondance!.com/ballet!.ht!.!.!.
You can get the "Premium Split-sole Ballet: classic pink"!. They should be perfect!.

Now for the extra things for ballet that are optional!. Try:
http://www!.revolutiondance!.com/apparel!.h!.!.!.
You'll want to get for ballet the "Shorts: black" and the "Wrap Skirt: pink or black"!.

I work for the New Jersey Ballet as one of the teachers so I know what you will need!. I hope this has helped you and feel free to ask anymore questions about what to wear to another class if you are taking another type of class or if you have any questions about anything in your ballet class!. Good luck and I hope I have helped!Www@QuestionHome@Com

leotards are neccessary, at all the studios i've ever heard of anyways!. pink tights; convertable tights are footed tights with a hole on the bottom so you can 'convert' them to footless!. you will also need ballet slippers, i would recomend starting with full soles DO NOT BUY POINTE SHOES!.!.those are for experienced ballerinas!. you will also need hairties, hair nets, bobby pins, v-shaped bobby pins,hair clips!. some people like to wear skirts and legwarmers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

a plain tee shirt , tights a tu-tu and ballet shoes probably xWww@QuestionHome@Com