2017-2018 DANCEWEAR REQUIREMENTS
current as of May 26th, 2017
Programming offered in Ballet, Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Parent and Tot, Acrobatic Arts and Silver Swans – adult dance programming.
NEW* Acrobatic Arts: Levels 1-8
Tank style bodysuit any colour, no sleeves. Black dance shorts, bare feet and legs.
For Acro hair must be in a secure, low bun. NO exceptions.
Ballet |
Footwear |
Legs |
Body |
Accessories |
| Pre School , Pre Primary Primary |
Pink Leather ballet Slippers, FULL sole with elastics |
Ballet Pink Tights | Mondor “True Pink Tank leotard | Pink Practice skirt in Chiffon |
| Grades: One, Two, Three |
Pink canvas ballet slippers with split soles and elastics Black Canvas Character shoes, low heel N.B. only Grades 3+ are to wear Cuban Heel |
Ballet Pink Tights | Mondor #1645 * NEW*colour Lilac Tank leotard with matching elasticized waist belt |
*NEW* Lilac Wrap Skirt with Ties Black Character skirt with 5/8″ribbons in studio colours: from waist to hem ribbons: white, pink, royal blue. |
| Grades: Three/Four Combo, Four & Five | Pink canvas ballet slippers with split soles and elastics Black Canvas Character Shoes, Cuban heel |
*Convertible Style Ballet Pink Tights |
“NEW* style/colour Gathering Front option Mondor #3505 PR colour N.B. NO SKIRT this yearon order Call 1st for stock availability 403-288-3060 |
*Black Character Skirt Studio Colours with 5/8″ ribbons: white, pink royal blue * Hair to be worn in a bun, every ballet class. |
| Grade Six, Seven, Eight for RAD Ballet Examinations | Pink canvas ballet slippers with split soles and elastics Black Canvas Character Shoes, Cuban heel |
Convertible Style Ballet Pink Tights(some dances in Grade 8 work have option of bare feet) | All selections must be agreed upon in class prior to purchase. Classic Style Leotard Colour as agreed upon by exam candidates NO dance shorts permitted. |
Full circular, Georgette or chiffon skirt, mid-calf in colour to match or tone the dance leotard. 1 x 2 m light silk scarf in same tone as leotard and skirt. Exam candidates will order uniform together. |
| Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced Foundation, Advanced One Advanced Two |
Pink Satin Soft Block Shoes with Ribbons, *Split sole soft pointe/pointe shoes are permitted. Soft blocks are recommended at this level and required if doing a RAD exam. Option: soft slippers |
Tights | RAD Exam Style Sleevless Leotard in Black, Navy, Royal or PurpleStyle #1633, 1645, 1613, 3546, 3545 NO dance shorts permitted. |
Pointe Shoes * Hair to be worn in a bun, every ballet class. |
|
Lyrical with Miss Amanda |
Beige Jazz Slips ons – same as worn in Jazz with Miss Amanda. |
Black dance shorts | Fitted dance top or leotard of any style and colour
|
*Hair to be worn in a bun, every dance class |
| Jazz |
Footwear |
Legs |
Body |
Accessories |
| Junior Levels: I and II only |
Black ballet slippers with elastic on instep | Mondor Light Tan Tights #310 Footed or # 314 convertible. (Your choice)Black dance shorts No pants, no capris. |
Fitted Dance top or Leotard of any style and colour. No t-shirts or loose tanks. |
– see grooming |
| Junior III and Pre Intermediate Levels I, II, III, IV And Intermediates |
BEIGE Jazz Slip-ons |
As above | Fitted Dance top or Leotard of any style and colour | – see grooming |
|
Senior Jazz I and II |
BEIGE Jazz Slip-ons |
As above. Dance leggings acceptable |
As above | – see grooming |
Other |
Footwear |
Legs |
Body |
Accessories |
|
Hip Hop |
Must have Clean indoor only runners | Loose pants such as track NO JEANS! |
T-shirt and Hoodie | see grooming*Comp Hip Hop requires competition runners |
| Musical Theatre | BEIGE Jazz Slip-ons |
Tights, capri pants, dance shorts NO PANTS |
Fitted Dance top or Leotard of any style and colour | – see grooming |
| Teen Tap | Black Capezio Teletone Xtreme Style: CG55 or Capezio Hoofmaster Tap Style CG100 | Tights, Capri Pant, dance shorts NO PANTS |
Fitted Dance top or Leotard of any style and colour | – see grooming |
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Contemporary |
Barefoot or Foot Undeez | Convertible or footless Tights, Capri Pant, dance shorts NO PANTS |
Fitted Dance top or Leotard of any style and colour | – see grooming |
GROOMING – HAIR:
All dance classes: hair must be worn in an up-do style if touches shoulders, i.e. braids, ponies, bun, etc.
If hair is in short style, please use a hair band, clips or barrettes. NO jewelry please!
Hint: please keep a hair elastic in your child’s dance bag at all times.
Dance Wear Suppliers:
City Dancewear (formerly LaSyds) , #106, 5403 Crowchild Trail N.W. #403-288-3060
Classique Dancewear 1B, 5720 Silver Springs Blvd. N.W. #403-294-1090
Bodythings 12445 Lake Fraser Dr. S.E. Phone 403-278-5440
and 5308 – 17th Avenue S.W. Phone 403-686-772 www.bodythings.com