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| Dress Code |
Rachel’s Ballet has a required dress code for the
classroom and for the Royal Academy of Dance
(RAD) examination. Colors correlate with grade
levels. Small items such as handkerchiefs or pillows
may also need to be purchased for character dances;
Ms. Rachel will inform your student if these are
necessary. For recital costume information, please
see the Recital web page.
classroom and for the Royal Academy of Dance
(RAD) examination. Colors correlate with grade
levels. Small items such as handkerchiefs or pillows
may also need to be purchased for character dances;
Ms. Rachel will inform your student if these are
necessary. For recital costume information, please
see the Recital web page.
| Where to Buy Uniforms / Vendor Information |
Character Skirts:
Grade 1 students onward will need a character skirt from New York which can be ordered directly at Lilly’s Creations, http:
//www.characterskirt.com or call Lilly at 212-795-6767. For ribbon color selection, you just need to specify “Rachel’s
Ballet” on the order form.
Freed Character Shoes (LOW HEEL, #F01-315 or #F-CCH1):
Grade 1 students onward will need Low Heel Character Shoes in black canvas. These shoes can be purchased at the
following online stores:
1. Dance Supplies, Etc., Inc. http://www.dancesupply.com
- Customer Service Phone 1-800-90-DANCE. On their web site, click on “Character Shoes”, and select “F-CCH1 - Low
Heel Character Shoe”.
- Women's Shoe Sizes: While Freed of London recommends ordering 2.5 sizes smaller than your regular US women's
shoe size, this supplier has a different recommendation. If you want the adult size shoes tight, go with 2.5 sizes down.
Most parents want a little room for their children's feet to grow, so this company usually recommends you only go 2 sizes
down.
- Children's Shoe Sizes: The children's sizes (the sizes listed with the C) are about the same as street shoe size (not 2.5
sizes down) so order the usual size your child wears in street shoes.
2. Freed of London, http://www.freedusa.com/home.html
- Customer Service Phone at 1-866-MY-FREED (1-866-693-7333) ext. 232 or Email at WebOrders@FreedUSA.com
- Women’s Shoe Sizes: Click on “Jazz”, “Shoes”, “Ladies”, “Character Shoe (Low Heel)”.
The site recommends ordering 2.5 sizes smaller than your U.S. Women’s Shoe Size. It lists the equivalent U.S. Women’
s Shoe Sizes to assist you in ordering.
- Children's Shoe Sizes: Click on “Jazz”, “Shoes”, “Ladies”, then near the bottom right of the screen, click on “Page 2” or
click on the scroll right Arrow to get to Page 2. Click on “Character Shoe Girls” which is a Low Heel shoe. Order the
usual size your child wears in street shoes.
Pointe Shoes:
Pointe Shoes for students deemed ready to go on pointe. Vocational students should own two (2) pairs of point shoes:
one pair for use now and one pair that they are breaking in. Shoes can be purchased at the following stores:
1. San Francisco Dancewear, http://www.sfdancewear.com/
659 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, Phone (415) 882-7087
Join their Pointe Shoe Club, every 6th pair is free, must purchase all shoes at the same store location to qualify
2. San Francisco Dancewear, http://www.sfdancewear.com/
5900 College Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94618, Phone (510) 655-3608
Join their Pointe Shoe Club, every 6th pair is free, must purchase all shoes at the same store location to qualify
3. Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc., http://www.encoreonstage.com/
5556 C Springdale Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Phone (925) 463-2140
4. Freed of London, http://www.freedusa.com/home.html
Call Customer Service at 1-866-MY-FREED (1-866-693-7333) ext. 232
Email for USA at WebOrders@FreedUSA.com
Demi Pointe Shoes:
Demi Pointe Shoes (Bloch) for students ready to go on pointe can be purchased at:
Limbers Dance Discount, http://www.limbersdancewear.com/
Call Customer Service at (800) 665-7709 or (877) 270-0018 or FAX: (604) 594-6776.
* Please verify with Ms. Rachel before purchasing ballet items from any source other than the vendors listed above
Grade 1 students onward will need a character skirt from New York which can be ordered directly at Lilly’s Creations, http:
//www.characterskirt.com or call Lilly at 212-795-6767. For ribbon color selection, you just need to specify “Rachel’s
Ballet” on the order form.
Freed Character Shoes (LOW HEEL, #F01-315 or #F-CCH1):
Grade 1 students onward will need Low Heel Character Shoes in black canvas. These shoes can be purchased at the
following online stores:
1. Dance Supplies, Etc., Inc. http://www.dancesupply.com
- Customer Service Phone 1-800-90-DANCE. On their web site, click on “Character Shoes”, and select “F-CCH1 - Low
Heel Character Shoe”.
- Women's Shoe Sizes: While Freed of London recommends ordering 2.5 sizes smaller than your regular US women's
shoe size, this supplier has a different recommendation. If you want the adult size shoes tight, go with 2.5 sizes down.
Most parents want a little room for their children's feet to grow, so this company usually recommends you only go 2 sizes
down.
- Children's Shoe Sizes: The children's sizes (the sizes listed with the C) are about the same as street shoe size (not 2.5
sizes down) so order the usual size your child wears in street shoes.
2. Freed of London, http://www.freedusa.com/home.html
- Customer Service Phone at 1-866-MY-FREED (1-866-693-7333) ext. 232 or Email at WebOrders@FreedUSA.com
- Women’s Shoe Sizes: Click on “Jazz”, “Shoes”, “Ladies”, “Character Shoe (Low Heel)”.
The site recommends ordering 2.5 sizes smaller than your U.S. Women’s Shoe Size. It lists the equivalent U.S. Women’
s Shoe Sizes to assist you in ordering.
- Children's Shoe Sizes: Click on “Jazz”, “Shoes”, “Ladies”, then near the bottom right of the screen, click on “Page 2” or
click on the scroll right Arrow to get to Page 2. Click on “Character Shoe Girls” which is a Low Heel shoe. Order the
usual size your child wears in street shoes.
Pointe Shoes:
Pointe Shoes for students deemed ready to go on pointe. Vocational students should own two (2) pairs of point shoes:
one pair for use now and one pair that they are breaking in. Shoes can be purchased at the following stores:
1. San Francisco Dancewear, http://www.sfdancewear.com/
659 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, Phone (415) 882-7087
Join their Pointe Shoe Club, every 6th pair is free, must purchase all shoes at the same store location to qualify
2. San Francisco Dancewear, http://www.sfdancewear.com/
5900 College Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94618, Phone (510) 655-3608
Join their Pointe Shoe Club, every 6th pair is free, must purchase all shoes at the same store location to qualify
3. Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc., http://www.encoreonstage.com/
5556 C Springdale Avenue, Pleasanton, CA 94588, Phone (925) 463-2140
4. Freed of London, http://www.freedusa.com/home.html
Call Customer Service at 1-866-MY-FREED (1-866-693-7333) ext. 232
Email for USA at WebOrders@FreedUSA.com
Demi Pointe Shoes:
Demi Pointe Shoes (Bloch) for students ready to go on pointe can be purchased at:
Limbers Dance Discount, http://www.limbersdancewear.com/
Call Customer Service at (800) 665-7709 or (877) 270-0018 or FAX: (604) 594-6776.
* Please verify with Ms. Rachel before purchasing ballet items from any source other than the vendors listed above
Most uniform items (exceptions include character skirts, character shoes, and demi pointe shoes) may be purchased
from Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc. (in Pleasanton) or San Francisco Dancewear (in San Francisco).
Please inform the Encore salesperson that your student attends Rachel’s Ballet to ensure you are purchasing the
appropriate items. Encore Student Discount Cards (10% discount on shoes and dance attire only) are available at the
studio.
Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc.
5556 C Springdale Avenue - (In the JC Penney Plaza - shares parking lot with Stoneridge Mall)
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 925-463-2140
Contact the General Manager if you have any questions
http://www.encoreonstage.com/
from Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc. (in Pleasanton) or San Francisco Dancewear (in San Francisco).
Please inform the Encore salesperson that your student attends Rachel’s Ballet to ensure you are purchasing the
appropriate items. Encore Student Discount Cards (10% discount on shoes and dance attire only) are available at the
studio.
Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc.
5556 C Springdale Avenue - (In the JC Penney Plaza - shares parking lot with Stoneridge Mall)
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 925-463-2140
Contact the General Manager if you have any questions
http://www.encoreonstage.com/
| Dress Code Requirements for Female Students |
NOTE: The Dress Code for “Tights” has changed for Grade 1 and above. “9 by Capezio” (in Classic Pink) are professional
seamed mesh tights that will be required. These are transition tights (convert from footed to footless). They are available in
three sizes but tend to run small in size: Child (One-size-fits-all), Adult Small/Medium, or Adult Large/X-Large. Tights can be
purchased at Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc.
seamed mesh tights that will be required. These are transition tights (convert from footed to footless). They are available in
three sizes but tend to run small in size: Child (One-size-fits-all), Adult Small/Medium, or Adult Large/X-Large. Tights can be
purchased at Encore Theatrical Supply Company, Inc.
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| Dress Code Requirements for Male Students |
* Male dancers should wear apparel that stretches or gives with movement
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The student's appearance in class must be neat and
clean at all times. Hair should be styled away from the
face; for females the hair should be in a neat bun.
Dancewear is to be kept in good repair and laundered
on a regular basis. Students are expected to observe
good personal hygiene habits. Sweat-pants/shorts and
plastic pants/shorts may not be worn during any portion
of the class. Tight fitting leg-warmers are permitted at
the barre only. No heavy jewelry.
clean at all times. Hair should be styled away from the
face; for females the hair should be in a neat bun.
Dancewear is to be kept in good repair and laundered
on a regular basis. Students are expected to observe
good personal hygiene habits. Sweat-pants/shorts and
plastic pants/shorts may not be worn during any portion
of the class. Tight fitting leg-warmers are permitted at
the barre only. No heavy jewelry.
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