Dress Code

Recreational & Preschool Classes

Assigned MG tank top (pink for toddler/preschool/kinder, white for recreational)
Black shorts and/or tight-fitting leggings)
Gymnastics half shoe or white ankle socks (no patterns or long socks please) see above for brands and links
hair in a tight bun or braid(s). No ponytails or bangs. Loose hair is not allowed in class for safety and sanitary reasons.

MG tank top, shirt, or long sleeve
Black shorts or tight-fitting leggings
MG team jacket
Half toe shoes (Jassy, Sasaki or Venturelli brands)
Black Stirrup tights (Capezio, Theatricals, Body Wrappers or similar)
Black legwarmers (Mondor or similar)
Knee pads (Rhythmic Gymnastics, Discount Dance, Action Rhythmics or similar-please no knee "supports" these are not the same thing.)
Hair in a tight bun- if hair is too short (cut above the chin) please talk to your coach for a solution. Hair may not be down or falling out.

See here for how to make a bun

*Apparatus can be borrowed from MG during practice but we recommend the following for correct sizing/home practice

All levels:
- Ball
- Rope
- Hoop
- Ankle weights (recommended)
- Stretch elastic (here)
- Knee pads
Level 5 and up:
- All of the above plus:
- Clubs
- Ribbon
Recommended extra training equipment for all:
- Back warmer or similar
- Foam roller
- massage therapy ball or lacrosse ball for recovery (kit, single)
- Balance pad
- Balance ball (economic option, quality but more expensive option)
- massage roller

Most equipment can be purchased at the beginning of the year from us or at anytime from the vendors below:

Lana's RG Rentals (Based in Newton, easy pick up or delivery to our gym. Leotard rentals and equipment. Email lanatran09@gmail.com for appointments)
Action Rhythmics (apparatus and equipment)
Rhythmic Gymnastics (apparatus and equipment)
West Coast Rhythmics (apparatus and equipment)
Discount Dance Supply (clothing)
Jassy USA (shoes)