| Pre-Primary | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy shorts. | Leotard |
Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck leotard;
Mondor style #1645 and #1635, made of nylon, cotton, or a blend in white,
pink or blue. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes, leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Semi-sheer, gathered skirt in matching colour with leotard;
Mondor style #3084. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | The length of the skirt should be halfway between mid-thigh and the knee, bearing in mind that the holding of the skirt is in preparation for the line of demi-seconde of the arms. Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93:True Blue; 02. |
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| Primary | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy shorts. | Leotard | Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck leotard;
Mondor style #1645 and #1635, made of nylon, cotton, or a blend in white,
pink or blue. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes, leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Semi-sheer, gathered skirt in matching colour with leotard;
Mondor style #3084. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | The length of the skirt should be halfway between mid-thigh and the knee, bearing in mind that the holding of the skirt is in preparation for the line of demi-seconde of the arms. Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02. |
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| Grade 1 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy shorts worn with a brown leather belt, approximately 1 inch in width. | Leotard | Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck leotard;
Mondor style #1645 and #1635, made of nylon, cotton, or a blend in white,
pink, blue or navy with matching elastic belt. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes in leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Not applicable. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. Depending on the boy's physique and personal preference, there is an option of wearing tights in this grade. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03. | ||
| Grade 2 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy shorts worn with a brown leather belt, approximately 1 inch in width. | Leotard | Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck leotard;
Mondor style #1645 and #1635, made of nylon, cotton, or a blend in white,
pink, blue or navy with matching elastic belt. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes in leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Not applicable. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable.Depending on the boy's physique and personal preference, there is an option of wearing tights in this grade. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink soft leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes, with pink elastic. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03. | ||
| Grade 3 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy stirrup tights. Again, they can be made of nylon, cotton or a blend. | Leotard | Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck or pinch
front leotard; Mondor style #1645, #1635, #1633 made of nylon, cotton,
or a blend in pink, blue or navy and worn with matching elastic belt. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes in leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. (Worn over the stirrup tights). Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Not applicable. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03. | ||
| Grade 4 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy stirrup tights. Again, they can be made of nylon, cotton or a blend. | Leotard | Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck or pinch
front leotard; Mondor style #1645, #1635, #1633 made of nylon, cotton,
or a blend in pink, blue or navy and worn with matching elastic belt. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes in leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. (Worn over the stirrup tights). Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Not applicable. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03. | ||
| Grade 5 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy stirrup tights. Again, they can be made of nylon, cotton or a blend. | Leotard | Sleeveless tank or short-sleeved, scooped neck or pinch
front leotard; Mondor style #1645, #1635, #1633 made of nylon, cotton,
or a blend in pink, blue or navy and worn with matching elastic belt. Click here to view the above Mondor styles. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes in leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. (Worn over the stirrup tights). Bloch styles #S0265B / #S0265M (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266B / #S0266M (Full Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | Skirt | Not applicable. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics. Bloch styles #S0265G / #S0265L (Full Sole Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0266G / #S0266L (Full Sole Canvas Leather Ballet Slipper), #S0267G / #S0267L (Full Sole Satin Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03. | ||
| Grade 6 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved or sleeveless leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with any colour stirrup tights. The material that represents the Cloak required for Free Movement may be dyed to match the tights if so desired. | Leotard | Any classic styles of leotard, including long sleeves, with or without pink front, which may be nylon, cotton or a blend. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes, leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. | Skirt | (Worn after the barre work) should be in a soft, flimsy, lightweight material, such as chiffon or georgette and approximately mid-calf length, in any colour. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink soft leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes, with pink elastics or pink ribbons. Soft pointe shoes should NOT be worn, but split sole shoes can be. Bloch styles #S0268G / #S0268L (Split Sole Leather / Canvas Hybrid Ballet Slipper), #S0269G / #S0269L (Split Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | The leotard and skirt are to be the same colour or shade
of the same colour. Circular skirts are the most flattering, but gathered
at the waist is acceptable. A light silk scarf 1m x 2m in any colour, but ideally a complimentary shade to the leotard and skirt. Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy White; 56: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03 |
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| Grade 7 | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved or sleeveless leotard made of nylon, cotton, or a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with any colour stirrup tights. The material that represents the Cloak required for Free Movement may be dyed to match the tights if so desired. | Leotard | Any classic styles of leotard, including long sleeves, with or without pink front, which may be nylon, cotton or a blend. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes, leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. | Skirt | (Worn after the barre work) should be in a soft, flimsy, lightweight material, such as chiffon or georgette and approximately mid-calf length, in any colour. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink soft leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes, with pink elastics or pink ribbons. Soft pointe shoes should NOT be worn, but split sole shoes can be. Bloch styles #S0268G / #S0268L (Split Sole Leather / Canvas Hybrid Ballet Slipper), #S0269G / #S0269L (Split Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | The leotard and skirt are to be the same colour or shade
of the same colour. Circular skirts are the most flattering, but gathered
at the waist is acceptable. A light silk scarf 1m x 2m in any colour, but ideally a complimentary shade to the leotard and skirt. Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03: Black; 52. |
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| Grade 8 Award | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Leotard | White, short-sleeved leotard made of nylon, cotton, or
a blend; or a well-fitting white T-shirt, with navy stirrup tights. The material that represents the cloak required for Free Movement may be dyed to match the tights, if so desired. |
Leotard | Any classic styles of leotard, including long sleeves, with or without pink front, which may be nylon, cotton or a blend. |
| Shoes | White ballet shoes, leather or canvas with white elastics and white ankle socks, made of nylon, cotton or a blend. | Skirt | (Worn after the barre work) should be in a soft, flimsy, lightweight material, such as chiffon or georgette and approximately mid-calf length, in any colour. A short skirt may also be worn for the barre work, if candidates prefer. |
| Notes | The Academy prefers that boys wear leotards, as they provide a better bodyline. However, if candidates hold strong opinions about this matter, a well-fitting white T-shirt is acceptable. | Tights | Pink tights, or pink or white ankle socks made of nylon, cotton, or a blend. |
| Shoes | Pink soft leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes, with pink elastics or pink ribbons. Soft pointe shoes should NOT be worn, but split sole shoes can be. Bloch styles #S0268G / #S0268L (Split Sole Leather / Canvas Hybrid Ballet Slipper), #S0269G / #S0269L (Split Sole Canvas Ballet Slipper). | ||
| Notes | The leotard and skirt are to be the same colour or shade of the same colour. Circular skirts are the most flattering, but gathered at the waist is acceptable. A light silk scarf 1m x 2m in any colour, but ideally a complimentary shade to the leotard and skirt. Mondor leotard colour numbers: Academy Pink; 93: True Blue; 02: Navy; 03: Black; 52. |
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| Character | |||
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| Boys | Girls | ||
| Shoes | All candidates are required to wear character shoes, or a suitable alternative with hard heels. Tap shoes, with taps removed are acceptable, as well as "dress shoes." | Skirts | Girls must wear a character skirt, either full circular or gathered; the former style is preferred; Mondor Style #3080. The ideal fabric is a heavy polyester gabardine or a heavy polyester cotton blend. The preferred colour is black, although solid bright colours are acceptable. Ribbon trim of the teacher's choice at the bottom edge of the skirt may be added which complements the colour of the leotard. The hem of the skirt should be approximately 3 inches below the knee. |
| Shoes | All candidates are required to wear character shoes, or a suitable alternative with hard heels. Canvas or leather character shoes are acceptable, as are tap shoes with taps removed and "party shoes" that stay securely on the foot. Black is the preferred colour. Grades 1 and 2 must have a low heel; the upper grades have the option of a 1 ¼ " Cuban heel is desired. Pink elastics should be worn across the arch. | ||
| Props | All dance props should be provided. No theatrical make-up or jewelry is to be worn. Pierced earrings should be removed whenever possible. | ||