Uniform items can be ordered online via our shop. You can also visit us at the studio to see what second hand options are available.
For new shoe purchases, we recommend visiting The Ballet Emporium or Bloch, both located in Camberwell
Uniform
Uniform
Jazz
Intro – Pre Intermediate Jazz
- Turquoise leotard
- BDC or plain black slim fit leggings or bike pants (can be worn over convertible ballet tights)
- Shoes: Black, spit sole jazz shoes (elastaboot preferred)
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
- Cold Weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Jazz
Teen – Advanced Jazz
- Leotard (student’s choice)
- BDC or plain black slim fit leggings or bike pants (can be worn over convertible ballet tights)
- Shoes: Black, spit sole jazz shoes (elastaboot preferred)
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
Tap
Intro – Pre Intermediate Tap
- Turquoise leotard
- BDC or plain black slim fit leggings or bike pants (can be worn over convertible ballet tights)
- Shoes: Black strap and buckle tap shoes.
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
- Cold Weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Tap
Teen – Open Advanced Tap
- Leotard (student’s choice)
- BDC or plain black slim fit leggings or bike pants (can be worn over convertible ballet tights)
- Shoes: Black strap and buckle tap shoes.
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
Contemporary
Junior – Pre Intermediate Contemporary
- Turquoise leotard
- BDC or plain black slim fit leggings or bike pants worn over convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Bare feet
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
- Cold Weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Contemporary
Teen – Advanced Contemporary
- Leotard (student’s choice)
- BDC or plain black slim fit leggings or bike pants worn over convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Bare feet
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
Hip Hop
All Levels
- Shoes: White soled sneakers (please don’t use street shoes, have a dedicated pair of clean shoes for dancing in!)
- Hair: Tied back off face (ponytail, braids etc.)
There is no set uniform for Hiphop, however we do encourage students to wear BDC colours or an item of our BDC logo uniforms
BDCs colours are Turquoise, Mint Green and Black
Ballet
Flutter & Twirl to Primary ballet
- Turquoise leotard
- Turquoise mock-wrap skirt
- Ballet socks or convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Ballet shoes with elastic over the instep
- Hair: Ballet bun (Turquoise headband optional)
- Cold weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Ballet
Grade 1 – Grade 2 Ballet
- Turquoise leotard
- Turquoise mock-wrap skirt
- Character Skirt (black with blue ribbons)
- Ballet socks or convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Ballet shoes with elastic over the instep
- Black, canvas character shoes with low heel
- Hair: Ballet bun (Turquoise headband optional)
- Cold weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Ballet
Grade 3 – Grade 5 Ballet
- Turquoise leotard
- Turquoise mock-wrap skirt
- Character Skirt (black with blue ribbons)
- Convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Ballet shoes with ribbons
- Black, canvas character shoes with cuban heel
- Hair: Ballet bun (Turquoise headband optional)
- Cold weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Ballet
Teen Ballet
- Turquoise leotard
- Turquoise mock-wrap skirt
- Character Skirt (black with blue ribbons)
- Ballet socks or convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Ballet shoes with elastic over the instep
- Black, canvas character shoes with low heel
- Hair: Ballet bun (Turquoise headband optional)
- Cold weather: Turquoise mock crossover top
Higher grades may wear their own choice of leotard and skirt to class. Below is listed the Uniform required for entering RAD examinations.
Ballet
Grade 6 – Grade 8 Ballet
- Royal blue camisole leotard with thick straps
- Royal blue chiffon, circle skirt to mid calf length
- Character Skirt (black with blue ribbons)
- Convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Ballet shoes with either elastic or ribbons
- Black, canvas character shoes with cuban heel
- Hair: Ballet Bun
Ballet
Intermediate Foundation – Advanced 2 Ballet
- Royal blue camisole leotard with thick straps
- Convertible ballet tights
- Shoes: Soft, demi pointe shoes with ribbons
- Pointe shoes
- Hair: Ballet bun with royal blue velvet ribbon
Boys Uniform
All Dance Styles (except Hiphop)
White, slim fit t-shirt or boy’s leotard + Black shorts, bike pants or leggings.
(A dance belt is required if wearing bike pants or leggings)
Ballet Shoes:
If wearing shorts: White socks and white ballet shoes
If wearing leggings: Choice of White or Black socks and ballet shoes
(Black canvas character shoes required for Grades 1-8 Ballet)
Tap Shoes: Black, oxford style tap shoes
Jazz Shoes: Black, split sole jazz shoes
Contemporary Shoes: Bare feet
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