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.
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Level | Leotard and skirt | Colour |
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Pre-Primary / Primary | Short sleeved w/skirt or skirted leotard | Pink, Lilac Marine blue |
Level | Leotard and matching elasticated belt | Colour |
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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 |
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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 |
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Grade 6-8 | Any classical style of leotard in cotton lycra. | Any colours but black |
Intermediate foundation - Advanced 2
Level | Leotard | Colours |
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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 |
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Pre-Primary in Dance/ Primary in Dance |
short sleeved (e.g.Chloe style) or skirtedleotard |
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 toneNB. 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 |
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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 ifpreferred |
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, 3and 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 skintone |
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 leotardSkirt may be worn for Variation 2, which should match or tone with leotard – see http://tinyurl.com/adv2skirtfor 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 |
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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 skirtClassical variation and Finale:tutu skirtAll skirts to match or tone with leotard |
no |
pointe shoes with matching ribbons.Candidates can choose shoes that match their skin tone |