National Youth Theater show rehearsals consist of dancing, singing, and acting. We ask that all cast members wear dance appropriate attire to rehearsals.
What is “dance appropriate attire”? In short, here’s what we expect:
FEMALES: Either leggings and a leotard OR a tight-fitting cami and biker shorts under regular athletic clothes, like a shirt OR shorts OR both. When not actively dancing, we expect females to wear something over their legging/leotard combo. A shirt, jacket, or jacket tied around the waist will work.
MALES: Biker/compression shorts under your athletic pants/shorts and a tight-fitting tank top or t-shirt.
Specifics for FEMALES:
The leggings must be regular leggings, not the “butt lifting leggings” that are excessively tight. LEOTARDS for all ages must be fitted, must have a back that reaches at or above the bra-line, and must be solid throughout (no chiffon or see-through areas). Make sure that the leotard does not show any cleavage. Sports bras are also to be worn under the leotard, if needed.
• When not actively dancing, we ask students to please bring a t-shirt to wear over your leotard or jacket to tie around their waist, but it is not required in dance rehearsal (although both are allowed).
• If athletic shorts are preferred, they *MUST* have modest-length biker shorts underneath.
• Girls wearing leggings and a leotard do not need an additional “costume base” for rehearsals; your leggings and leo can be your “costume base.” If you do not have leggings and a leo, your costume base would be biker shorts and a fitted tank top to go under your regular/athletic clothing.
• Either leggings and a leotard OR regular clothes with a costume base underneath is required for rehearsals.
• No inappropriate messages or images on clothing (no crude language, provocative images, etc.).
Specifics for MALES:
• Boys may wear athletic shorts/athletic pants that are not excessively tight, along with biker shorts or compression shorts underneath as a “costume base.”
• For a top, boys may wear either a loose t-shirt with a fitted shirt underneath (as a costume base) or just a fitted t-shirt only. Tank tops are also acceptable with the same guidelines (no tank tops with open sides).
• No inappropriate messages or images on clothing (no crude language, provocative images, etc.)
COSTUME BASE DETAILS (must be worn to every rehearsal):
FEMALES: Either leggings and a leotard OR a tight-fitting cami and biker shorts under regular athletic clothes.
MALES: Biker/compression shorts under your athletic pants/shorts and a tight-fitting tank top or t-shirt.