Summer Intensive @ GVMCC
We will start Summer Intensive with an Orientation. Parents and guardians are invited to attend! Please print out, sign, and bring the Liability Waiver with you to orientation.
Our Summer Intensive dress code is designed to support focused training, healthy alignment, freedom of movement, and a professional studio environment. Our approach reflects the evolving standards of today’s leading elite ballet training institutions, which increasingly seek to uphold both high-level classical training and a more inclusive, supportive dance environment.
Dancers should arrive prepared for all classes each day.
Ballet Technique Classes
Girls / Femme Presenting Dancers
Black leotard of choice
Pink or skin-tone inclusive ballet tights
Pink ballet slippers
Pointe shoes (Intermediate/Advanced dancers only)
Suggested leotards:
- Mirella black camisole leotard #M207L
- Bloch Essential black camisole leotard #L5607
- Wear Moi “Faustine” black tank leotard #WM238
- Wear Moi “Galate” black tank leotard
- Capezio black princess tank leotard #CC202
Boys / Masc Presenting Dancers
Black ballet tights or fitted black dance pants
White fitted t-shirt
Black ballet slippers
Nonbinary / Gender Expansive Dancers
Dancers may choose whichever dress code option allows them to feel comfortable, supported, and able to move fully within the training environment.
Character Classes
Black kneecap-length character skirt
Character shoes or heeled character shoes if already owned
Ballet slippers may be worn if character shoes are unavailable
Suggested skirt styles:
- Eurotard #13774
- Mirella by Bloch character skirt styles
Contemporary / Modern / Jazz Classes
Fitted dancewear that allows freedom of movement and visible alignment:
- Leotards
- Fitted tops
- Leggings
- Dance shorts
- Jazz: Jazz Shoes preferred (ballet shoes or socks ok)
- Contemporary/Modern: Bare feet, socks, or ballet shoes, as requested by faculty
Conditioning / Pilates / PT-Informed Classes
Dancers should arrive prepared for Ballet Technique class, as ballet will begin immediately following morning conditioning classes. Comfortable but fitted warm-up or movement attire appropriate for floor work and conditioning exercises may be layered over ballet attire for these classes.
Hair
Hair should be secured neatly away from the face for all movement classes. Ballet classes generally require a bun or similarly secure hairstyle.
What to Bring Each Day
- Water for the day (2x body weight in ounces)
- Nutritious lunch and snacks
- All required dance shoes
- Fitted layers for warmth as needed
- Notebook/journal if desired
- Small personal care items as needed throughout the day
Additional Notes
- Placement into the appropriate level will be determined during the first class of the intensive.
- Dancers should label all personal belongings clearly.
- NU Dance values a healthy, respectful, and focused training environment rooted in artistry, discipline, curiosity, and care for the whole dancer.