Dress requirements reinforce discipline, as well as decrease distractions in class. We appreciate your cooperation with following our dress requirements.
Dancers must have correct attire, footwear, and hair for each class. Dancers are expected to be clean and neat in appearance, including:
A ballet bun is an important part of a female dancer’s uniform. A bun demonstration can be given if you having some trouble. Please visit the office or ask your instructor for some advice and tips.
We welcome you to add bows, flowers, or scrunchies to you bun (no headbands allowed).
For your confidence, some items are available for purchase in our office such as:
Please feel free to visit the recommended dance stores below, which may carry some of the items you need:
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform |
LEOTARDS FOR RAD CLASSES: Pre-School & Pre-Primary: RAD Approved Pink bodysuit with attached skirt Primary-Open & Primary: RAD Approved Liliac bodysuit with attached skirt BALLET 1 & 2: Mulberry Sleeveless BALLET 3: Teal sleeveless ruche front BALLET 4 & 5: Navy sleeveless ruche front INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION & UP: any colour or style except halter top For all other ballet classes: any colour or style leotard, with the exception of halter top style Pink tights or plain white socks for Junior Program Ballet 1-5: Character skirt is rented from Academy for a one time rental fee and used for the duration of the time at the Academy |
Black (or dark) tights/leggings or athletic shorts White, tight fitting t-shirt, tank top, or bodysuit |
| Footwear |
Leather full-sole shoes for Pre-School to Intermediate Foundation. Ribbons applied in Ballet 5 & Intermediate Foundation. (Ribbons applied in Ballet 5 & Intermediate Foundation) Ballet 1-5: Character shoes are rented from Academy for a one time rental fee & used for the duration of the time at the Academy Intermediate and up: Soft blocks with elastic ribbons for RAD, Split sole leather or canvas shoes required in open technique and choreography classes Intermediate Foundation and up: pointe shoes, sewn with elastics and ribbons are required (For 1st pair, please wait for instructor to tell you when to buy) Pink Topaz, Sapphire, & Emerald Companies: Capezio Hanami Split Sole Canvas ballet shoes are required for performances |
Black canvas or leather split sole ballet shoes |
| Hair | Neat, tidy, and secure bun |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform |
Tank top or leotard Leggings or tight shorts No baggy t-shirts or pants allowed |
Tank top, leotard, or tighter fitting t-shirt Loose athletic pants or shorts |
| Footwear | Socks and/or bare feet | Socks |
| Hair | Neat, tidy, and secure ponytail or braid |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform |
Tank top or leotard Leggings or tight shorts No baggy t-shirts or pants allowed |
Tank top, leotard, or tighter fitting t-shirt Loose athletic pants or shorts |
| Footwear |
Black jazz shoes for Ballet 1 – 4 Half sole “turners” for Emerald, Ruby, & Diamond Companies |
Black jazz shoes for Ballet 1 – 4 Half sole “turners” for Emerald, Ruby, & Diamond Companies |
| Hair |
Neat & secure bun for Ballet 1- 3 Neat & secure ponytail for Ballet 4 & up |
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Uniform |
Tank top or t-shirt Leggings or loose fitting pants/shorts |
Tank top or t-shirt Loose fitting pants/shorts |
| Footwear |
Runners used ONLY for class Black high top converse will be used for competition classes |
Runners used ONLY for class Black high top converse will be used for competition classes |
| Hair | Neat and secure ponytail or braid |