Hair

• Early Beginnings

Young dancer’s hair can be difficult; however we encourage parents to ensure hair is always neatly off the face.  Hair should be worn in a traditional ballet, but french braids pulled back is acceptable also.  If a young dancer has short hair, a tightly fitting hairband works well as long as it is not a distraction during class.  No wispies and no hair in the face please.  

• Kirkwood Open Division Ballet

• Hair must be worn in a slicked back, traditional ballet bun at the crown of the head.
• Bun should be securely fastened with pins and hairnet.
• No part, left or right side part is acceptable.
• No sock or donut buns please.
• Bangs must be pinned off face.
• No wispies
• A small flower is acceptable in open classes but would not be appropriate for exams or APPP.

• Academy Pre-Professional Program (APPP)

• Hair must be worn in a slicked back, traditional ballet bun at the crown of the head with no part.
• Bun should be securely fastened with pins and hairnet.
• No sock or donut buns.
• No wispies.
• Bangs must pinned off face.
• NO flowers, hairbands or hair accessories