Uniform

Candidates are expected to wear the uniform listed for each grade, but where this is not possible, suitable alternatives of a similar colour and style may be worn. If the shade is slightly different to the recomended colours this is acceptable too. The uniform is not marked in any of our examinations.

 

 

 

Candidates are not assessed based on the uniform worn.

  • All uniform should be clean and well-fitting.
  • Jewellery should not be worn unless required for religious or cultural reasons.
  • Where used, makeup should be kept light and to a minimum.
  • Hair should be neat and tidy, styled off the face and neck so that the line of the head and neck is not obscured.

RAD Enterprises stocks a range of recommended exam uniforms.

Examples of colours:
Level Leotard and skirt Colour
Pre-Primary / Primary Short sleeved w/skirt or skirted leotard Pink, Lilac Marine blue

Level Leotard and matching elasticated belt Colour
Grade 1 - 3 short sleeved or sleeveless scoped neck leotard (matt fabric) pink, lilac, marin blue, mulberry, lavender, navy

Level Leotard w/ matching elasticated waistband Colours
Grade 4-5 Short sleeved or sleeveless scooped neck leotard (matt farbric) pale pink, teal, red, mulberry, fuchsia, navy, lavender, burgundy, dark green

Grade 6 - 8

Level Leotard Colours
Grade 6-8 Any classical style of leotard in cotton lycra. Any colours but black

Intermediate foundation - Advanced 2

Level Leotard Colours
Inter. foundation, Intermediate, Adv. foundation, Advanced 1, Advanced 2 Capped sleeved scooped neck leotard or sleeveless leotard Black, Navy blue, Royal blue, purple

Uniform and presentation

 

Female – graded syllabus and Discovering Repertoire

 

Exam/ level
 
Leotard
 
Colours
 
Skirt
 
Belt
 
Socks
 
Tights
 
Shoes
 
Character skirt
 
Character shoes
Demonstra- tion class
 
No prescribed uniform
 
Pre-Primary in Dance/ Primary in Dance
short sleeved (e.g.
Chloe style) or skirted
leotard
 
 
pink, lilac, marine blue
 
 
georgette wrap over skirt – colour to match leotard
 
 
 
no
 
 
 
to match skin tone
 
 
 
no
 
soft ballet shoes with elastic (satin or leather).
Candidates can choose shoes that match their skin tone
 
 
 
no
 
 
 
no
Grades 1-3
sleeveless or short sleeved scooped neck leotard (matt effect fabric)
pink, lilac, marine blue, mulberry, lavender, navy
no
elastic- ated belt, colour to match leotard
short socks OR tights.
Candidates can choose tights/socks to match their skin tone
soft ballet shoes (satin, leather or canvas) with matching elastic or ribbons.
Candidates can choose shoes that match their skin tone
NB. tambourine dance (G4) requires ballet shoes, not character shoes
black with braiding that complements the colour of the leotard and either circular in style or gathered at the waist, although circular is preferable. The hem of the skirt should be approximately 3 inches (7.6cm) below the knee
ideally black canvas. Lower heel height for Grades 1-2; the Cuban heel should ideally be worn from Grade 3 onwards.
Standard black leather character shoes are acceptable as an alternative. Other colours may be worn. Shoes should be fitted with elastic that matches/tones with tights/socks
Grades 4-5
pale pink, teal, red, mulberry, fuchsia, navy, lavender, burgundy, dark green
Grades 6-8
any classic style of leotard in cotton lycra
any colour, but black, navy blue, royal blue, lavender, red, burgundy, mulberry are recomm- ended
worn after barrework, the skirt should be soft material e.g. georgette or chiffon, approx.
mid-calf length.
Circular skirts are the most flattering, but gathered at the waist is acceptable. Any colour is acceptable, although it should match or tone with the leotard.
Grade 8 candidates may wear a short skirt for the barrework if
preferred
no
no
candidates can choose tights to match their skin tone
soft ballet shoes (satin, leather or canvas) with matching elastic or ribbons.
Soft pointe shoes should not be worn.
Candidates can choose shoes to match their skin tone.
Candidates may perform the Free Movement exercises and study in either ballet shoes or bare feet. If performing in bare feet, convertible tights should be worn
 
 
 
black with braiding that complements the colour of the leotard and either circular in style or gathered at the waist, although circular is preferable. The hem of the skirt should be approximately 3 inches (7.6cm) below the knee
ideally black canvas. Lower heel height for Grades 1-2; the Cuban heel should ideally be worn from Grade 3 onwards.
Standard black leather character shoes are acceptable as an alternative. Other colours may be worn. Shoes should be fitted with elastic that matches/tones with tights
Discovering Repertoire Levels 2, 3
and 4
capped sleeve scooped neck or camisole leotard
black, burgundy
Optional asymmetrical knee length chiffon skirt to match leotard.
For Variations at all levels, a romantic or classical tutu in white or black with/or without decorative ribbons may be worn
no
no
candidates can choose tights to match their skin tone
soft ballet shoes in satin, canvas or leather with matching elastic/ribbons may be worn for all units.
Pointe shoes or soft pointe shoes may be worn for Units: Variation 1 and Variation 2.
Candidates can choose shoes to match their skin
tone
no
no
Intermediate Foundation/
Intermediate
capped sleeve scooped neck or sleeveless leotard
black, navy blue, royal blue,
purple
half tutu may be worn for Variation 1, which should tone or match with leotard
Skirt may be worn for Variation 2, which should match or tone with leotard – see http://tinyurl.com/adv2skirt
for idea of style
optional waistband. 2cm elastic, colour to match leotard
 
 
 
 
 
 
Candidates can choose tights that match their skin tone
For all vocational graded examinations candidates must wear soft pointe shoes.
The only exception to this is for Intermediate Foundation, where soft ballet shoes may be worn.
Pointe shoes should be worn for the pointe work section. Candidates can choose shoes to match their skin tone..
Pointe and soft pointe shoes should be fastened with matching ribbons. Candidates may choose to add elastics to their shoes as well as the ribbons. The elastics should match/tone with the shoes/tights
Advanced Foundation, 1
& 2
black, navy blue, royal blue, purple
Solo Seal
any colour
Port de bras: a soft chiffon circular or wrap around mid-calf length skirt 21st century variation: soft short chiffon wrap around skirt
Classical variation and Finale:
tutu skirt
All skirts to match or tone with leotard
no
pointe shoes with matching ribbons.
Candidates can choose shoes that match their skin tone