Students need permission of instructor to advance. Students continue to learn and hone ballet technique, complex combinations, musicality and performance quality. Students should consider taking two ballet classes per week, but it is not required. Black leotard (needed for performance- student my also have other colors), pink tights and pink ballet slippers for girls, white t-shirt and black shorts or leggings and black ballet slippers for boys. Hair must be pulled back. Skirts are optional.