Welcome to our blog post about the essential ballet equipment! If you're just starting out with ballet, it's important that you have the right equipment. In this article, we would like to introduce you to all the necessary items you need for your ballet adventure so that YOU are optimally prepared:

1. bodysuit / dance leotard:

Let's start with the centerpiece of the ballet wardrobe - the body or dance leotard. These versatile garments are available in a wide range of colors and cuts. You will find that leotard colors and cuts change depending on your ballet level. It is important to follow your dance school's guidelines as they will help you make the right choice and dress appropriately for your progress.

2. stockings:

There are two main varieties of ballet tightsbetween which you can choose: Those with an opening on the sole and those that are closed. Tights with a hole are only needed if you are dancing with pointe shoes. Otherwise, you can easily get the tights without a hole. In terms of color, women always need a pink tights and men mainly need black tights.

3. ballet slippers:

You will mainly choose between two materials from your ballet slippers to choose from: Leather and canvas. Leather is more stretchy than canvas and requires more work from the foot to achieve a beautiful line. For this reason Leather ballet slippers are often recommended for children and beginners so that the foot can be strengthened by the resistance.

You can also choose between split or full soles. As a beginner, it is advisable to opt for shoes with a full sole, as they give the foot more support.
support to the foot. Later on, you can switch to half soles when you feel ready. Women also wear pink or skin-colored slippers and men also wear black ballet slippers to match their tights.

4. pointe shoes:

Pointe shoes - the holy grail of every ballet dancer. But before you dive into the world of pointe shoes, it is important to understand that they are only necessary once your foot is sufficiently strengthened. So if you're new to ballet, you don't need to get pointe shoes. The choice of pointe shoes is highly individual, as different models vary in sole hardness, width and material. To ensure that your pointe shoes fit your foot and level perfectly, we strongly recommend that you visit a dance store and get advice from professionals.

5. hair equipment:

Hair is the crowning glory of any ballet look. A neat bun is a must in ballet. To achieve this, you need the right hair equipment. Let's start with a hairnetwhich holds the hair neatly together and should be simple and in the same color as your hair. Hairpins and hair clips are also essential to secure the bun and prevent it from slipping. 

We hope this blog post has helped you get an overview of ballet equipment. Our ballet starter sets for children or adults make buying your equipment easy. If you have any further questions or need personal recommendations, don't hesitate to contact us. We also have a store in Pfäffikon which you can visit.