We expect students to wear a “class uniform”. Feeling prepared and ready in the ‘right’ outfit will greatly enhance student’s attitude in class. It also helps the teacher’s ability to see and correct their posture. Uniform is also required for certificate presentations and exams and for performances. Hair should be tied back neatly for class or in a ballet bun for Grade 3 ballet upwards.
Class | Dress | Shoes |
Mum & Me | No special gear is needed but fairy dresses are most popular[Farmers & Postie also have a reasonably priced range of dance clothes ]. | Most wear bare feet to start but I do suggest ballet shoes for the winter terms. |
Beginners | No special gear is needed but fairy dresses are most popular[Farmers & Postie also have a reasonably priced range of dance clothes ]. | Most wear bare feet to start but I do suggest ballet shoes for the winter terms. |
Pre Primary, Primary & Grade 1 Ballet | Sleeveless leotard – Pale Blue Optional: crossover cardigan & matching wrap skirt. | Pink ballet shoes with pink ballet tights. |
Grades 2 - 5 Ballet | Navy sleeveless leotard & Navy footless tights. | Pink ballet shoes with pink ballet tights [Ballet Ribbons from Grade 3]. |
Ballet Senior (Vocational) Grades | Black camisole leotard required. For exams & concert. Other leotards may be worn also. | Pink ballet shoes with pink ballet tights Pointe shoes when advised by your teacher. |
Grades 1 -4 Modern | Navy sleeveless leotard & Navy footless tights. | Black jazz shoes with black socks (Ballet shoes can be worn for classes but jazz shoes required for exams and the concert). |
Grade 5 - Advanced 2 Modern | Black sleeveless leotard & Black footless tights. | Black Jazz shoes |
Boys | White fitting T Shirt & Navy Shorts for Pre Primary & Primary. White fitting T shirt or leotard & black leggings for higher grades. | Black jazz or ballet shoes with black socks |
Adult | Leggings or Track pants & a Top that you can easily move in. Full ballet gear can be worn for adult ballet. | Shoes appropriate to the class. |
DANCEWEAR STOCKISTS – The Dolls House-Dance Shop, King Edward Court Building, Stuart St.
We Also Stock Dancewear at the studio.
If in doubt when purchasing new gear, whether for size or style, please get on appro and the teachers will check it for you. Ballet pumps and jazz shoes must be neat fitting. (It is always best to get gear checked before wearing it.)
SECOND HAND GEAR–There is a ready market for ballet shoes, leotards, tights etc. If you have any to sell please name and put an appropriate price on them and give to the teachers. (Please tack a label onto clothing so that it doesn’t get lost when being tried on.) There are also some brand new pink tights for sale. This is kept just inside the door to Studio 1. Also $15 canvas shoes for practice [not exams]
Also try Trade me.