How to Get Ready for a Ballet Class

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Buy all the things your teacher says you need for the class.

   Some required items for most studios are: leotards, tights, ballet slippers pointe shoes, ballet shorts/skirts, and hair ties.
   
   Also buy a dance bag.
   
   If there is a required uniform (usually the black leotard and pink tights, pink ballet shoes, hair in a tight bun), be sure to follow it and do not break the dress code rules!
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   Step 2: On the day before

   Bring a small sweat rag for class too.
   
   After class you will be sweaty and sometimes stinky, so bring deodorant. , and put your hair in a tight bun.
   
   Make sure your bun is secure (use a thin mist of hairspray).
   
   If they have portable barres it's a good idea to do some plies and tendus at the barre. ,,
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   Step 3: pack up all your stuff in your dance bag.

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   Step 4: Arrive at your ballet studio at least 15 minutes before class so you can put on your leotard

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   Step 5: tights

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   Step 6: If you are dancing on pointe

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   Step 7: make sure you have your ribbons tied correctly and your pointe shoe pads in.

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   Step 8: When the time comes to start

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   Step 9: work your hardest and stretch as much as you can to warm up so you will not pull muscles and it will help with your flexibility.

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