What to wear to practice:

Female Dancers - 

     * Hair in a bun, if it's too short then tightly secure so it's not whipping around. 

   Attire:

     * Black, nude or white sports bras (if needed)

     * Bodysuits are required, may wear short (not booty) shorts for comfort.

     * Black or nude tights

     * Must have a ballet skirt, any color or pattern is acceptable.

     * No hoodies or sweaters but can wear a tight fitted shirt over a bodysuit.

     * Leather ballet slippers for warm up, Kosiv and older can wear elasta booties.

 

Male Dancers - 

     *Longer hair tightly secured so it's not whipping around.

   Attire:

     * Plain black (or very small logo) fitted t-shirt, no tank tops.

     * Tight fitting pants, no shorts.

     * Appropriate support undergarments if required for your group.

     * Leather ballet slipper for warm up, Kosiv and older can wear elasta booties. 

 

Solos, Duets, and Trio Classes:

All dancers are required to wear their practice attire for solo, duet and trio classes unless otherwise instructed by the instructors.

 

PUDS do NOT supply the following items for rental and are NOT included in tuition or costume rental fees: 

Any and All practice attire, please see above.

Any and All dance shoes/boots required for practice and/or costumes.

Any and All undergarments required for wear under costumes.

These items are the sole responsibility of each dancer/family to purchase at their own expense. At times PUDS may have some gently used items for purchase at a discount, however, PUDS does not carry an inventory at all times and will advertise when we do.

Some costumes will require specially made shoes which PUDS will provide. These will be the sole property of PUDS and required to be returned with costumes at seasons end. They will be subject to damage beyond use, lost, stolen and/or non returned, fees. 

 

 

Competitive Costumes:

 

NOTE:

          If there are options listed, the first one listed is preferred, however, depending on what is available, the entire group must be the same. 

           For all leather footwear, Capezio or Block are preferred brands. Please check with the costume director to confirm color if they are a different brand. 

Ladies:

   All Groups:

     * Hair

          - Double French braids with ends tucked in securely against the bottom of the         head. 

          - Sewn, if possible, with hair color matching thread or securely bobby pinned. 

          - No color showing ribbons or ties. 

          - Hair nets that best match hair color. 

     * Tights or nylons are a MUST for ALL ages. Match skin tone, lighter deniers if tights. 

     * See "Makeup applications" for age-appropriate stage makeup. 

     * Ensure you have the appropriate support sports bras in nude or white.

Beginners:

     * Nude or white tank top

     * White bike shorts (if needed depends on costume).

     * Red leather ballet slippers

Kyiv:

     * Nude or white tank top

     * White half slip

     * Red leather ballet slippers

Lviv:

     * Nude or white tank top

     * Withe half slip

     * Red Leather ballet slippers

Kosiv:

     * Sleeveless nude or white bodysuit, may have built in shorts

     * White half slip

     * Black leather Paris teaching shoe with black elastic

Odesa: 

     * Sleeveless nude bodysuit, may have built in shorts

     * Whtie half slip

     * Black leather Paris teaching shoe with black elastic.

     * Red leather boots (Pending confirmation) 

Adults:

     * Sleeveless nude bodysuit may have built in shorts.

     * White half slip

     * Black leather character shoes

     * Red leather boots

 

Gentlemen:

   All Groups:

     * Hair is secured with hair product so not overly bouncy. May need a bun if long enough. 

     * White muscle shirt

     * See "Makeup application" for age-appropriate stage makeup

     * Kosiv and younger, white or light grey boxers or bike shorts

     * Odes and older - light colored compression shorts or dance belt if recommended. 

Beginners-Kyiv-Lviv:

     * Black leather ballet slippers

Kosiv-Odesa:

     * Black leather elasta booties (no laces)

Odesa-Adults:

     * Red leather boots (to be confirmed for Odesa at a later date)

 

In order to help keep costs at a minimal for our dancers/families, PUDS do not require anyone to purchase costumes. Instead, PUDS rents out club owned costumes at a fee of $50.00 per costume, per dancer up to $100.00. 

Each costume requires a damage deposit to reflect the replacement value in the event a costume(s) is returned in un-wearable condition, is lost, stollen or simply not returned to the club at the season's end. 

Required purchases: Each dancer is required to purchase his or her own shoes, stockings, make-up and hair supplies.