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

Pre-Primary and Primary

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

Grade 1 - 3

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 4-5

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

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

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

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

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