The Academy has a uniform for a number of reasons:
- Health and Safety
- So that pupils have the required uniform for examinations
- The uniform is designed so that the student can move and stretch easily and the teacher can see exactly what they are doing
- For the unity of the Academy
Girls:
Ballet
- Under 5’s to Primary
- Lilac Cotton-Lycra Cap-Sleeve Leotard, Wrap-over Lilac Skirt
- Pink Ballet Socks
- Pink Ballet Shoes (Leather or Satin) with elastic
- Lilac Wrap-over Cardigan (optional)
- Hair must be tied back
- Grades 1-4
- Navy Blue Cotton-Lycra Leotard (thick strap)
- Pink Ballet Socks (Ballet tights may be worn from Grade 4 upwards)
- Pink Ballet Shoes (Satin) with elastic
- Navy Blue Character Skirt, Black Character Shoes
- Grade 5
- Navy Blue Cotton-Lycra Leotard (thin strap)
- Ballet tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes (Satin) with elastic
- Navy Blue Character Skirt, Black Character Shoes
- Grades 6-8
- Burgundy Leotard (thin strap), Burgundy Chiffon Skirt
- Ballet Tights, Satin Ballet Shoes (with elastic)
- Black Character Skirt, Black Character Shoes
- Majors
- Navy/Black Leotard (thin strap)
- Ballet Tights, Soft Blocks & Pointe Shoes, with ribbons
Modern & Tap
- Primary to Grade 2
- Black Leotard (thin strap)
- Black Tap Shoes (bare feet for Modern)
- Grade 3 to Majors
- Black Leotard (thin strap)
- Black Footless Tights (for Modern)
- Black Jazz Pants (for Tap)
- Black Tap Shoes (bare feet for Modern)
N.B. Hair must be pinned up and tidy. No jewellery or excessive makeup is permitted.
Boys:
Ballet
- Under 5’s to Primary
- White T-Shirt
- Navy Shorts
- White Ballet Socks
- Black Leather Ballet Shoes (with elastic)
- Grades 1-3
- White Cotton-Lycra Leotard (thick strap)
- Navy Lycra Shorts
- White Ballet Socks
- White Canvas Ballet Shoes (with elastic)
- Black Character Shoes
- Grades 4-5 and Majors
- Same as above, with Navy Cotton-Lycra Tights
Modern & Tap
- Primary to Grade 3
- White T-Shirt
- Navy Shorts
- Black Tap Shoes
- Grade 4 upwards
- White Cotton-Lycra Leotard (thick strap)
- Black Dance Trousers
- Black Tap Shoes
N.B. Hair must be tidy and no jewellery to be worn.
Please also note the following:
- Girls’ hair must be in a bun – if too short then a navy hair band must be worn.
- No jewellery apart from stud earrings is allowed.
- Excessive make-up is NOT permitted.
- Students who do not comply with the Academy’s uniform requirements will not be allowed to take part in lessons.
For new shoes and costumes we recommend:
Danceware of Fareham, 3a High Street, Fareham PO16 7AN, telephone 01329-829393, http://www.todance.com
Embroidered Jackets and TShirts can be ordered from Swift Embroidery UK
Churchers Yard,
Portsmouth Road,
Fishers Pond,
Eastleigh
SO50 7HF
02380 600500
