Printable Checklist for Each Dance Style

Printable Checklist for Each Dance Style

✔ Ballet Checklist

Clothing

• Leotard (studio-approved colour)
• Ballet tights (pink, convertible recommended)
• Ballet skirt (if allowed)
• Warm-up layers (shrug, leg warmers)

Shoes

• Ballet flats (leather or canvas)
• Pointe shoes (teacher-approved only)

Accessories

• Hair nets & pins
• Water bottle
• Dance bag
• Bun donut (optional)

✔ Jazz Checklist

Clothing

• Leotard OR crop top
• Jazz shorts/leggings
• Tights (tan for performances)

Shoes

• Jazz shoes (tan or black)

Accessories

• Hair ties
• Deodorant (for older dancers)
• Water bottle

✔ Hip-Hop Checklist

Clothing

• T-shirt/tank
• Hoodie or oversize top (depending on studio)
• Track pants/joggers/shorts

Shoes

• Sneakers (clean, non-marking sole)

Accessories

• Hairbrush & hair ties
• Sweat towel
• Water bottle

Beginner’s Shopping List (All Styles Combined)

A simple list for families just starting dance — great for the first week.

Essentials

• 1–2 leotards (for ballet/contemporary/jazz)
• 1 pair ballet tights OR convertible tights
• 1 black fitted shorts
• 1 crop top or fitted top
• 1 pair ballet shoes
• 1 pair jazz shoes (if taking jazz)
• 1 pair hip-hop sneakers (general sneakers are fine to start)
• Hair kit: pins, ties, brush, bun nets
• Basic dance bag
• Water bottle

Optional but Recommended

• Leg warmers
• Warm-up jacket/shrug
• Socks that don’t slip
• Spare tights (they ladder easily!)