Why Wear a Uniform?
01.
It creates a more focussed and structured class.
02.
It helps remind the dancer of where they are which helps to get them in the right mindset.
03.
Wearing proper dance gear make the lines and body placement of the dancer more visible which helps the teacher to adjust any postural issues.
04.
Wearing correct dance gear shows respect to the dance style and the teacher.
05.
Finally, dressing like a dancer makes you feel like a dancer and "look the part".
Wearing the correct attire, the dancer will be able to eliminate distractions, move properly, increase their focus, improve confidence and create cohesiveness.
LESSON UNIFORM
ALWAYS have hair in a bun and any hair wisps pinned securely out of the face.
BALLET SHOES
Any style ballet flats", preferably pink for girls and white or
black for boys.
"Canvas or leather flats are recommended.
Demi-pointe shoes with ribbons (Intermediate - Adv 2) Pointe shoes with ribbons (Intermediate Foundation - Adv 2)
Pre Grade Ballet
Any type of leotard with or without a skirt/tutu. Boys can wear any type of leggings or ballet shorts with a singlet top. Boys may also wear skirts/tutus.
Leg warmers, thermal tops or wrap around cardigans can be worn over the uniform in winter time - NO jackets or oversized polar fleeces as this hinders movement and obscure the line and posture of the dancer.
Grade, Repertoire, Open and Vocational Ballet
Any style leotard with or without tights and with or without a skirt are acceptable.
Leg warmers, thermal tops or wrap around cardigans can be worn over the uniform in winter time - NO jackets or oversized polar fleeces as this hinders movement and obscure the line and posture of the dancer.
EXAM UNIFORM
The Royal Academy of Dance expect candidates to wear the uniform listed for each grade. All uniform should be clean and well fitting, hair should be neat and tidy, styled off the the face and neck - long hair should be in a bun.
Pre Primary & Primary Ballet
Leather/Canvas ballet shoes with elastic
Pink Ballet socks
Baby Pink Leotard
Baby Pink skirt (supplied)
Grade 1-3
Leather/Canvas ballet shoes with elastic
Character Shoes - low heel for G1 & 2,
Cuban heel for G3.
Character Skirt with lilac/purple ribbons
Ballet tights
Lilac Leotard
Waist elastic (supplied)
Grade 4-5
Leather/Canvas ballet shoes with elastic
Character Shoes - Cuban heel
Character Skirt with pink ribbon
Ballet tights
Raspberry Leotard
Waist elastic (supplied)
Grade 6-8/Discovering Repertoire
Leather/Canvas ballet shoes with elastic
Character Shoes - Cuban heel (not for Dis Rep)
Character Skirt (not for Dis Rep)
Long Black Chiffon Skirt, Black Skirts for Dis Rep(supplied)
Ballet tights
Black Leotard
Waist elastic (supplied) (not for Dis Rep)
Half Tutu (supplied) (Dis Rep ONLY)
Vocationals
Leather/Canvas ballet shoes with elastic/ribbons
Demi-Pointe shoes (Int-Adv 2) - (not compulsory)
Pointe shoes with ribbons (Int Fnd - Adv 2)
Ballet tights
Black Leotard
Variation Tutu (Optional)
Variation Skirt (Optional)
Get
Uniform
All Dance Central Uniforms are available from Dance Biz
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 3:30-6.00pm
or by appointment
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