All costumes are provided for students of the Edmonton School of Ballet and the Dance Program at Vimy Ridge Academy for all group performances with the exception of tights, jazz pants, and shoes which dancers are responsible to provide for each dance. New tights/jazz pants are required for performances.
Students are responsible for the care of all costumes provided for performances. Please remember that there is absolutely no eating or drinking (except water) while in costume. Students will be charged for repair and cleaning costs if they are damaged or soiled beyond regular use. Students must return costumes in the condition they were received, on a hanger with a name tag and all accessories carefully attached. All students, regardless of age, are required to use deodorant while in costume. Every student should own a garment bag which they can use to transport costumes, should the need arise (i.e. Alberta Dance Festival and other competitions).
Hours of Operation
Wardrobe is typically open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday. However, that is only a broad guideline. When doing fittings for shows, Mrs. MacPherson is usually at the school most of the day on a Saturday, and if there is a Sunday rehearsal, she is also there. Please contact the main office.
About the Wardrobe Room
The Edmonton School of Ballet's Wardrobe Room is located on the 2nd Floor of the dance facility. It is a storage and work area where all costumes are stored, made, and altered. Our wardrobe mistresses - Sharon MacPherson and Maria Hernandez are accomplished seamstresses with many years of experience who arrange, fit, sew, and alter all costumes for all of the schools' performances with the help of parent volunteers.