ballet supplies?

Question

How much is it for all the needed ballet supplies, and classes.
(leotard, tights, ballet shoes)

Answer 1

It definetly depends on where you live. I paid $5 a class/per week (so about $20 a week, depending on the level I was on), $15 for ballet shoes, $50 for tap shoes, $100-something for pointe shoes, and I don't remember what the jazz shoes were.. You can find leotards anywhere, you don't need to go to a special store for that. Hell, you can use a one piece swimming suit if you feel like it.

I hate tutus personally. I prefer the flowing crepe (or something) skirts that go to your knees in the back and are shorter in front. They're prettier.

Skins are usually around $7-8. I always liked the shiny nude colored ones the best.

The expensive stuff are the costumes for recitals and performances. Easily $100.

Answer 2

Depends where you shop. You can often find basic leotards for very reasonable prices at Walmart. Target has a nice line of dance wear also that is a little more expensive. I've often found excellent buys on leotards at thrift shops or some really fancy ones cheap on Ebay.Walmart and Payless Shoes now carry lines of ballet shoes for around 15 dollars. These things are for children from about age 4-14. You should be able to get the basics for 30 to 35 dollars.Adult stuff is of course,more, and as far as I know the chain stores don't carry adult sizes On the other hand, if you want something more unique or really top quality shoes, you could easily spend two to three time that much.Hope that is helpful. Classes depend totally on where you are and how often you go. Enjoy!

Answer 3

You can get really cheap lycra leotards for less than $20 a piece. However, most of these feature very unflattering cuts, and do not include shelf bras, so if it gets cold in the classroom... You can buy cheap tights, but they're not run-proof, so one snag and they're gone... My suggestion would be to buckle down and buy the better made clothes. They will last longer and you will feel better in them.

Your best bet is to shop online. Most dance store boutiques charge entirely too much. For example, I can buy a leotard from Dance Distributors for around $25 that I saw in the local boutique for over $40. Same brand, same everything. Just be sure to mind all of the different sizing charts when you order online. For some reason, the sizing is all over the place.

Answer 4

If you're only just starting out, most teachers will allow you to wear casual comfortable clothes until you're sure you want to continue on. If you do want to carry on, you'll need flat ballet shoes NZ$50, leotard $60 and tights NZ$15. A few hairpins, a bun net and maybe a crossover for winter NZ$75.

Answer 5

hey! well my leotard was $40, my tights were $16, and my ballet shoes were $37

Answer 6

It honestly depends on where you are and what the prices are in your area. I paid $40 for my leotard,$30 for my jazz shoes and it was $45 a month,I believe,for hour long jazz lessons. We weren't required to have tights.

Answer 7

Are you one of those ballet freaks? Are you a man who dresses up as a ballarina and goes to the bars and clies and piroetts on cue. Tell the truth you ballsy ballarina

Answer 8

www.discountdance.com and find out it's usually pretty expensive and it really all depends if u r on pointe or not 4 the shoes there is a drastic differnce of prices 4 those

Answer 9

www.discountdance.com is a great site for discount dance supplies (der). If you're not picky, you could get everything you need for under $40.

Other sites: www.allaboutdance.com

Answer 10

ballet supplies- i paid $26.00 fur my leatard, $12.00 fur shoes, tights $9.75

jazz/lyrical- same leatard, 45 bucks fur jazz shoes, 10.00 bucks fur tights

tap- $27.00 fur leatard, $50.00 for shoes, sames tights

pointe- same leatard and tights and lke $50.00 fur shoes

fur all my classes its lke 145.00 a month

solo-lyrical, tap,jazz,ballet pointe-taught myself