UNIFORM

Secondhand Tap Shoes can be obtained from Mrs Ellis on 07790398716 or E-Mail
helen.ellis@gmx.com

Secondhand Character Shoes From Mrs Devonshire on 07534970836 or E-Mail
michelledevonshire@yahoo.co.uk

We have a set uniform which we require all pupils to wear. Please be aware that we do not allow t-shirts etc or jazz pants to be worn in any class. In very cold weather, younger dancers may wear a cross-over cardigan. We expect older dancers to warm-up!!

Also, from a safety viewpoint, all jewellary (except small stud earrings) and watches must be removed before class.

Hair should also be dressed appropriately - for further guidance see below.

Ballet Uniform

Baby Ballet and Primary: Pink RAD leotard and matching skirt, pink ballet socks and pink ballet shoes with elastic

Grades 1 & 2: Lavender RAD leotard with belt, pink ballet socks and pink ballet shoes with elastic, character skirt and character shoes

Grades 3-5: Navy Blue RAD leotard with belt, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes with elastic, character skirt and character shoes

Grades 6-8: As Grades 3-5 PLUS Georgette skirt

Character skirts and Georgette skirts are made to measure and to be purchased via the school.

Boys upto Grade 2: White RAD leotard and Blue shorts, white ballet socks and white ballet shoes with elastic (character shoes from Grad 1 onwards)

Boys Grade 3 upwards: As above but Blue tights instead of shorts

Inter Foundation & Intermediate: Sleeveless Navy leotard and belt, pink ballet tights, pink ballet shoes and pointe shoes

Adv 1 & 2 Syllabus Class: Navy sleeveless leotard and belt, pink ballet tights, soft-blocks (compulsory) and pointe shoes

Adv Ballet Pointe/Free Class: Any classical style leotard, pink ballet tights, soft shoes and pointe shoes - NO BLACK TIGHTS!!

Tap and Modern Uniform

Primary/Grade 2 : Blue lycra short sleeved leotard
Grade 3 : As above plus matching blue tights
Grades 4/5/Inter : Black leotard and tights
Adv1 - 2 : Own choice - subject to our approval!

Hair

Correct grooming and coming to class with hair in an appropriate style is important in a number of ways:

*Firstly it helps the dancers to 'feel' prepared
*It keeps hair out of the face
*Prevents injury when performing fast turns
*And above all helps the teacher to see good line and correct posture.

Therefore, we insist on neat and appropriate hairstyles. For the Baby & Primary classes, hair should be worn tied back from the face and whenever possible in a tidy style such as a plait.

From Grade 1 upwards we insist on a bun for classical class.

For Tap and Modern a similar tidy, 'hair up' style is required.

Buns are very easy to do - we can give lessons in this too! Most children from Grade 3 up should be able to do their own hair.