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Recommended Uniform

Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance
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Pre-Primary in Dance and Primary in Dance
Boys Girls
Leotard Blue or white t-shirt; navy or black shorts made of polyester, cotton or a blend; white socks. Leotard

Short sleeved leotard in pink, lilac or blue.


Shoes Canvas or leather shoes in white or black. Skirt Wrap over skirt - colour to match leotard

Notes   Tights Pink socks; Mondor style #167.

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Shoes Pink soft ballet shoes (satin or leather).
Notes The new examination uniform will be avilable from Mondor in Spring 2010 at retail stores across Canada.

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Pre-Primary
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.

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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.

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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

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Shoes Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics.
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.

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Primary
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.

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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

Click here to view the above Mondor styles.
Shoes Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics.
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.

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Grade 1
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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

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Shoes Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics.

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Grade 2
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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

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Shoes Pink soft leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes, with pink elastic.

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Grade 3
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.

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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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

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Shoes Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics.

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Grade 4
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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

Click here to view the above Mondor styles.
Shoes Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics.

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Grade 5
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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

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Shoes Pink; soft, leather, canvas or satin ballet shoes with pink elastics.

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Grade 6
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 pinched 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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

Click here to view the above Mondor styles.
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.
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.

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Grade 7
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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

Click here to view the above Mondor styles.
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.
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.


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Grade 8 Award
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 of any colour; preferably other than black, which may be nylon, cotton or a blend, including long sleeves, with or without pinch front.
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; Mondor style #310, #314, #316, #319 and #345, or pink or white ankle socks; Mondor style #167 made of nylon, cotton, or a blend.

Click here to view the above Mondor styles.
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.
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.

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Character
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.

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