Children from Primary upwards are expected to wear the correct uniform to every lesson. All standard items plus a few “extras” can be ordered from the school online “shop” – http://eos.mydancestore.co.uk
Hair should be suitably dressed for classical ballet. Long hair should be in a bun.
Pre-Primary Ballet
Girls
- Pink leotard
- Matching chiffon skirt
- Pink ballet socks
- Pink satin ballet shoes
Boys
- White T-shirt
- Navy shorts
- White socks
- White or black leather ballet shoes
Primary Ballet
Girls
- Lilac leotard
- Matching chiffon skirt
- Pink ballet socks
- Pink satin ballet shoes
Boys
- White T-shirt
- Navy shorts
- White socks
- White or black leather ballet shoes
Grade 1–3 Ballet
Girls
- Lavender leotard
- Pink socks or pink ballet tights
- Pink satin ballet shoes
- Black character skirt with ‘pastels’ ribbons
- Low-heeled black canvas character shoes
Boys
- White short-sleeved leotard
- Navy shorts (grade 1) or leggings/stirrup tights (grade 2/3)
- White socks
- White or Black leather or canvas ballet shoes
- Black leather/canvas boys character shoes (tap shoes for Tap)
Modern/Tap: as above, but with lavender leggings and any suitable white or black Jazz/Tap shoes
(heel taps may be worn from grade 2)
Grade 4–5 Ballet
Girls
- Navy leotard
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink satin ballet shoes
- Character skirt with ‘blues’ or ‘brights’ ribbons
- Character shoes with Cuban heel
Boys
- White leotard
- Navy leggings (stirrup tights)
- White socks
- White leather/canvas ballet shoes
- Black leather/canvas boys’ character shoes
Modern/Tap: as above with navy leggings and white or black Jazz/Tap shoes
Grade 6–8 Ballet
Girls
- Camisole-style leotard
- Matching chiffon circular skirt
- Character skirt and shoes as grade 4-5
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink satin or canvas ballet shoes
Boys
- White leotard
- Navy leggings (stirrup tights)
- White socks
- White leather/canvas ballet shoes
- Black leather/canvas boys’ character shoes
Modern/Jazz: (Girls and boys) Ballet leotard and black leggings, or catsuit, black jazz shoes
Vocational Grades
Girls
- Any plain dark leotard in a classical style (no multiple straps, halter necks etc.,) for class
- Black camisole-style leotard for examinations
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink satin or canvas ballet shoes; soft pointe shoes for Intermediate upwards
- Pointe shoes (preferably two pairs)
Note: Pointe shoes require careful fitting – please always consult with ballet teacher before buying a pair, and then check the shoes with the teacher before sewing on the ribbons.
Boys
- White short-sleeved leotard
- Black or navy stirrup tights
- White socks
- White leather or canvas ballet shoes
Modern/Jazz: (girls and boys) Ballet leotard and black leggings, or catsuit, black jazz shoes
Oxford Youth Ballet
Details available to Company members
Hair:
Hair must be suitably dressed for all classes. This means very tightly tied back and, for ballet, secured in a neat bun with hairpins and a hairnet. I can supply these, with a brush and hair ties, in a little kit, for £3 – see order form.
From Primary onwards (it is less of an issue for 3 – 5 year olds), children should please wear the correct uniform for their level. This helps them to feel a pride in their appearance and a sense of identification with the school and with the art of Ballet. All teachers are under instruction to enforce the wearing of the correct clothing for class. By supplying it to you through the school, we make it as affordable as possible; many parents find clothing even more cheaply through Ebay. Thank you for your co-operation in encouraging the children to attend all classes appropriately dressed.