WHAT TO WEAR
Look the part, feel the part.
Ballet
Pre-School,
Pre Primary,
Primary Foundation & Primary
GIRLS:
FREED polycotton lycra 'FREYA' (skirted cotton lycra leotard) in LILAC. *Variations not permitted.
Cotton x-over in LILAC (optional)
Pink/skin tone ballet socks or ballet tights, pink/skin tone full sole leather ballet shoes with elastic.
BOYS:
Boys Ballet shorts in NAVY.
Short sleeved t-shirt in WHITE. White ballet socks and white leather ballet shoes.
Ballet
Grade 1-3
GIRLS:
FREED polycotton lycra 'AIMEE' leotard in TEAL with matching belt, please sew to fit waist.
Cotton x-over in TEAL (optional)
Pink/skin tone ballet tights and pink/skin tone leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic.
Black canvas character shoe (**Low heel Grade 1&2 / Cuban heel Grade 3**) and LITTLE BALLERINA character skirt with BLUE ribbon detail: WHITE, BLUE, ROYAL *Variations not permitted.
The length measurement should be taken from waist to mid calf (which is the widest part of the lower leg) The skirt length is measured from the waistband seam. Please don't be tempted to add too much for growing room. These skirts should not be worn too long. Older girls' skirts should ideally be no more than 3" below the knee.
BOYS:
FREED 'Aaron' short sleeved leotard in WHITE.
FREED Boys stirrup tights or Ballet shorts in NAVY.
White ballet socks and white full sole leather ballet shoes.
Oxford canvas lace-up character shoe.
Ballet
Grade 4 & 5
GIRLS:
FREED polycotton 'BETHANY' leotard in PURPLE.
Pink/skin tone ballet tights and pink/skin tone leather or canvas ballet shoes. Split sole shoes permitted.
Black canvas cuban heel character shoe and LITTLE BALLERINA character skirt with BRIGHT ribbon detail: RED, PURPLE, BLUE.
The length measurement should be taken from waist to mid calf (which is the widest part of the lower leg) The skirt length is measured from the waistband seam. Please don't be tempted to add too much for growing room. These skirts should not be worn too long. Older girls' skirts should ideally be no more than 3" below the knee.
BOYS:
FREED 'Aaron' short sleeved leotard in WHITE.
FREED Boys stirrup tights in NAVY.
White ballet socks and white leather ballet shoes.
Oxford canvas lace-up character shoe.
Ballet
Grade 6-8,
Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate
GIRLS:
Grade 6 - BLOCH Ladies Sissone Low Back Leotard L5407 in BLACK
Grade 8 - BLOCH Ladies Sissone Low Back Leotard L5407 in ROYAL BLUE
Pink/skin tone ballet tights, leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Character items as previous grade.
INTERMEDIATE FOUNDATION & INTERMEDIATE
FREED polycotton lycra 'BETHANY' in BLACK
Pink/skin tone ballet tights, soft blocks with ribbons, soft shoes and pointe shoes.
Jazz & Tap,
Contemporary
JAZZ & TAP:
ADA vest (available to order here: ADA SHOP | ASHLEY DANCE ACADEMY
Black leggings, jazz pants or shorts
Footwear:
Jazz - Black Jazz shoes or Jazz Trainers
Tap - Black Tap Shoes
GIRLS CONTEMPORARY:
Juniors: BLOCH Round Neck Tank Leotard CL5405 in Black
Seniors: BLOCH Ladies Sissone Low Back Leotard L5407 / FREED polycotton lycra 'BETHANY'
Black leggings, jazz pants or shorts
BOYS CONTEMPORARY:
Plain black tshirt/vest
Black leggings, track pants or shorts
WHERE TO BUY
We recommend you have an outing to a specialised dance wear shop to buy your ballet uniform and goodies. It is best to have your dance shoes fitted professionally to ensure the right fit. Why not visit THE BALLET BOUTIQUE for expert advice.
146 Merton Road, Wimbledon, SW19 1EH
Phone: 020 8540 9000
