Uniform

Look like a dancer, feel like a dancer, dance like a dancer!

Uniform

Look like a dancer
Feel like a dancer
Dance like a dancer!

HAIR

Good grooming forms a strong part of the etiquette and uniform for dancers. Messy hair can greatly affect a dancer’s participation in class. Imagine trying to navigate a complicated turning sequence while your hair is flicking across your face and eyes! Good grooming also allows the teacher to observe the line of the head and neck, all important aspects of good training in posture and alignment.

Dance carries with it traditions that are centuries old. Hair should be pulled back off the face. All students should have their hair in a ponytail for jazz, lyrical/ contemporary, song and dance and acro. All classical students from Primary ballet upwards must have their hair in a ballet bun.

Good grooming is both practical and it also teaches important life lessons to our children. At MSDS we strongly encourage our students to take responsibility for their hair and grooming as soon as possible.

Miss Shannon is very happy to see a young dancer attempting to do their own bun. If it falls out that is totally fine. Practice is key!

Safety Considerations

There are some key safety considerations for dancers, we ask for your full support in communicating these messages to your child.

• No watches, Fitbits or necklaces- these can cause injury to the dancer when performing work on the floor, can injure other dancers during partner work and are particularly hazardous in acrobatics. Students will be asked to remove these items if they wear them in the studio.

• Small studs and sleepers are acceptable but any hanging earrings are not permitted

UNIFORM AND ATTIRE

It is essential for dancers to wear attire that supports their bodies and allows the teacher to provide feedback and correction relating to the shape, form and technique of the movements they are performing. Dance is quite simply a visual art, and an athletic one at that.

Ballet

GIRLS, RAD Preschool & Primary – Items can be purchased from BLOCH. Cotton lycra leotard (Style LR5007G, Candy Pink), Ballet Skirt with elasticised waist band (Style A0735G, Candy Pink). Pink ballet socks (Style: A0310G, Pink) or pink ballet tights (Style: T0245G, Flesh/ Salmon Pink). In cooler weather a cotton lycra crossover may be worn (Style: Z0858G, Candy Pink). Pink ballet shoes, leather (Style: S0208G, Pink). Hair in Bun

GIRLS, RAD Grade 1 & 2 – Items can be purchased from BLOCH. Cotton lycra leotard (Style: LR5007G, Berry). Character Skirt with Pink Ribbons (Style: A0404G, Pink). Pink ballet tights (Style: T0245G, Flesh/ Salmon Pink). In cooler weather a cotton lycra crossover may be worn (Class only, Style: Z0858G, Berry). BLOCH RAD waist elastic (Exam only, Berry). Pink ballet shoes, leather (Style: S0208G, Pink). Hair in Bun.

GIRLS, RAD Grade 3, 4 & 5 – Items can be purchased from BLOCH. Cotton lycra leotard (Style: LR5007G, Teal), Character Skirt with Purple Ribbons (Style: A0404G, Purple). Pink ballet tights (Style: T0245G, Flesh/ Salmon Pink). In cooler weather a cotton lycra crossover may be worn (Class only, Style: Z0858G, Teal). BLOCH RAD waist elastic (Exam only, Teal). Pink ballet shoes, leather (Style: S0208G, Pink). Black character shoes (Style: S0325L, Black). Hair in Bun.

GIRLS, RAD Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2– Items can be purchased from BLOCH. Cotton lycra leotard (Style: LO866L, ONDINA, Black). ‘GEENA’ Tie Skirt (Style: A0722L, Black). Pink ballet tights (Style: T0245G, Flesh/ Salmon Pink). In cooler weather a black cotton lycra crossover may be worn. Pink ballet shoes, leather or canvas (Style: S0208G, Pink). Pink Pointe Shoes. Hair in bun.

BOYS, All RAD Grades– Items can be purchased from BLOCH. White fitted t-shirt (Style: Z6604B, White). Black tights (Style: T3412G, Black) or shorts (Style: D3404B, Black). White ballet socks (Style: A0310G, White). Black ballet shoes (Style: S0201G, Black). Black character shoes (Grades 3-5 only) .

 

Jazz, Broadway Jazz, Tap, Song & Dance

GIRLS– Cotton lycra leotard, black or RAD Ballet colour (see above), black jazz shorts or leggings. Tan jazz tights or Flesh ballet tights (optional). In cooler weather a crossover may be worn. Tan jazz shoes for Minis and Pre Junior (ages 4-9). Black jazz shoes for all other levels (black chorus heels for Senior Broadway Jazz). Black, lace up, tap shoes. Hair in a neat ponytail.

BOYS– Black tights or shorts and a fitted white or black t-shirt. Tan jazz shoes for Minis (Ages 4-7). Black jazz shoes for all other levels. Black, lace up, tap shoes. Hair of  face.

 

Acrobatics

GIRLS– Cotton lycra leotard, black or RAD ballet colour (see above) is preferable, black jazz shorts or leggings and bare feet. Hair in a neat ponytail.

BOYS– Black tights or shorts, fitted white or black t-shirt, bare feet. Hair off face.

 

Lyrical/ Contemporary

GIRLS– Cotton lycra leotard, black is preferable, black jazz shorts with ballet (pink) transition tights or black leggings. In cooler weather a black crossover may be worn. Foot thongs.

BOYS– Black tights or shorts, fitted white or black t-shirt, foot thongs. Hair off face.

 

Hip Hop

GIRLS– Cotton lycra leotard or black crop top/ singlet, black jazz shorts/leggings or Baggy Black Pants (Style: P55685G, FREESTYLE PANTS). Trainers/ Sneakers (plain black) and socks. Hair in a neat ponytail.

BOYS– Black tights/ shorts or Baggy Black Pants (Style: P55685G, FREESTYLE PANT). Fitted white or black t-shirt. Trainers/ Sneakers (plain black). Hair off face

 

Studio Jacket

The MSDS studio jacket comes in adult and children’s sizes. This is compulsory attire for all Performance Team members when they represent MSDS at competitions. It is an optional extra for all other students. Jackets can be ordered by emailing the office. There is a 6 week waiting period for production as we currently do not store stock at the studio. Miss Shannon does have sample sizes if you would like to check your sizing before ordering.

Uniforms for all classes can be found at Bloch

www.bloch.com.au