Uniform - General

All pupils should attend class in the correct uniform. Dancers should be neat and tidy. Dancing is very disciplined so pupils should look and feel the part. Being well groomed in the proper uniform with hair tied back from the face is an important part of the class, and hopefully will make the dancer feel better prepared to work their hardest.

Hair for all classes should be well tied back, away from the face. Hair for ballet should ideally be in a bun. If this is not possible it should at least be securely tied back in a neat style.

No Jewellery should be worn to dance classes, including watches. Small earrings - ideally normal studs are acceptable. No hoop earrings should be worn as these can get caught and be dangerous.

Uniform - Ballet

The uniform for ballet classes is the Royal Academy of Dance regulation uniform which is detailed below. Pupils must have the correct uniform, which should be in good condition (clean and tidy). In examinations, pupils are marked on appearance which includes their uniform, shoes and hair.

Nursery Class, Pre-Primary & Primary Ballet Pale blue sleeveless leotard Pale blue voile skirt (with white dots) Pale blue ballet cardigan * Pink leather ballet shoes with elastic Pink ballet socks **	Grade I & II Navy leotard without rouche Navy waist elastic *** Navy ballet cardigan * Pink leather ballet shoes Pink ballet socks ** Low heeled character shoes Black character skirt
Grade III upwards Navy leotard with rouche Navy waist elastic *** Navy ballet cardigan Pink leather ballet shoes with elastic Pink ballet tights Cuban heeled character shoes Black character skirt	Grade IV, V, VI, VII, VIII As for Grade III upwards plus a senior rhapsody skirt

Notes:
* Ballet cardigans are not worn in examinations.
** Ballet socks (pre-primary - grade II) must be of regulation type, not just any pink socks. They are worn pulled up not rolled down.
*** Waist bands (grade I upwards) should be worn in class. These are supplied with the leotards - they may have to be altered to fit snugly.

Uniform - Jazz, Modern & Tap

Modern

Modern pupils wear black sleeveless catsuits (leotard and tights if preferred) - not jazz pants ! Lower grades (1 -3):   Bare feet or ballet shoes - pink / black. Pupils are bare footed for these exams Higher grades (grade 4-6 & jazz classes):   Pupils may wear black jazz shoes - preferably split soled as these are more flexible.   Some pupils prefer to dance bare footed in class and exams for both modern and jazz. This is completely acceptable,   Indeed examiners recommend and encourage this.

Jazz Awards

Jazz pants may be worn in class if desired. Spilt sole jazz shoes may be worn - not jazz boots.

Tap

Lower grades (Primary - grade 4):   Black sleeveless catsuits or leotard and tights if preferred.   Black tap shoes. Higher grades (grade 5 upwards and tap awards):   Jazz pants may be worn if desired.   Black tap shoes.