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How to Create a Ballerina Costume

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There are many different costume options here, with tutus, leotards, tights, slippers, toe shoes and more. Remember that boys can be great ballet dancers too.

From Quick Guide: Create a Costume
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  1. Step 1

    Pull your hair into a bun if you're female. Boys and short-haired girls should slick back the 'do with gel.

  2. Step 2

    Buy, borrow or recycle a leotard.

  3. Step 3

    Choose a stiff tutu, character or practice skirt made from flowing organza material. Boys can wear tights.

  4. Step 4

    Make a skirt by wrapping materials around your waist or by basting stiff net and tulle to a wide ribbon or elastic band. Toy and costume shops are relatively inexpensive.

  5. Step 5

    Remember that tights in different colors create moods. Thicker stockings and boy sizes are available in dance shops.

  6. Step 6

    Buy, borrow or search thrift shops for ballet slippers, or use slip-ons from a department store.

  7. Step 7

    Choose a character for your dancer costume.

  8. Step 8

    Stand on your toes and then stand on one foot while saying "Trick or treat."

  9. Step 9

    Glide about gracefully.

  10. Step 10

    Pirouette.

Tips & Warnings
  • Ballet slippers are thin. If the kids complain because it's cold and/or raining, tell them that dancers always wear appropriate footgear - but let them bundle up if they're freezing.
  • Try thrift shops, where you can frequently find inexpensive items that suit your needs.
  • Consider a ready-made costume if you want to save some time, and possibly money. Check the Things You'll Need list for some options.

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on 11/22/2005 For boys that want to be dancers but don't like the idea of wearing tights, black leggings are fine. Boys at my ballet school wear a white, plain, cotton T-shirt, black tights or black leggings, and black ballet shoes with white socks.

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