DRESS REQUIREMENTS
Good grooming for young people studying dance is very important. Looking your best aids self-esteem, promotes confidence and gives pride in your performance. Therefore, although we do not insist on a class uniform we do request the following:
HAIR
All hair (girls and boys) is not to cover the student’s face and should be tied back appropriately. All girls hair must be securely tied into a bun for ballet. And minimum of a securely tied ponytail for all other genres
Boys hair of shoulder length or longer must be securely tied into a ponytail.
DRESS
Mini aged classes (GIRLS)
- any of the following or similar is acceptable
o Any leotard and skirt (knee length or shorter)
o Fairy type dresses that are knee length or shorter (except for Acro classes)
Pre-Junior & over (GIRLS)
Ballet
- any of the following or similar is acceptable
o Any leotard,
o Ballet Skirt
o Leotard dress (not tutu)
o Ballet stockings
Tap / Jazz/ Arco/ HipHop
- any of the following or similar is acceptable
o Any leotard, crop top, slimfit singlet
o Bike pants, hot pants, leggings etc (Please note that general day wear is unacceptable)
BOYS
- any of the following or similar is acceptable
o Shorts/bike pants/leggings with a T-Shirt
SHOES
Mini aged classes - No specific shoes are required unless participating in examinations or until leading up to concert time. For safety reasons please do not send your child in Jiffies as they are designed for dressup and can be extremely slippery. Bare feet is acceptable initially for Ballet or Jazz and a Court-type shoe (one that is a little noisy) is acceptable for Tap (NO HIGH HEELS). If you are looking to purchase shoes please note requested type below
o Pink Ballet shoes for Girls, Black Ballet shoes for Boys
o Camel/Tan slipon jazz shoes for Girls, Black slipon jazz shoes for Boys
o Camel/Tan Tap shoes (no high heels till Senior class) for Girls, Black Tap shoes for Boys
All other classes:
o Pink Ballet shoes for Girls, Black Ballet shoes for Boys
o Camel/Tan slipon jazz shoes for Girls, Black slipon jazz shoes for Boys
o Camel/Tan Tap shoes (no high heels till Senior class) for Girls, Black Tap shoes for Boys
o Volley type Plain Black non grip casual shoes for Girls & Boys for Hip Hop
o Camel/Tan foot thongs for Contemporary