Uniform
Having dance uniforms encourages students to develop a sense of pride and belonging. It also ensures all children are equal and allows the teacher to clearly see how the body is working in order to safely teach and guide the dancer.
Children are expected to have proper uniform if they are to be entered for ISTD examinations. Students are not expected to come in the correct uniform right away but must be in the correct uniform by their second term.
Adults are not expected to wear a particular uniform, wear what you feel comfortable in but make sure it’s not restrictive.
Please visit Damsell Dancewear for all uniform, dancewear and accessories. Damsell is a friendly, family run business located on Farsley Town Street and will give professional help and advice.
Ballet
PREPARATORY
BALLET & TAP
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Short Sleeve Nylon Dress – Pink
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Pink long sleeve wrap over cardigan (Optional during winter months)
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Ballet socks or ballet tights in winter in traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Full sole Ballet shoes with elastic (can be satin, canvas or leather) Traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Tap shoes with velcro fastening
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Hair MUST be tied back in a ponytail or bun or any other neat style.
OR
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White cotton round neck capped sleeve leotard
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Black Ballet shorts
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White Ballet socks
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White, full sole Ballet shoes with elastic (can be canvas or leather)
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Long hair must be tied up
PRE-PRIMARY-PRIMARY
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Aqua – Short Sleeve Dress
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Pink or Aqua cotton long sleeve wrap over cardigan (Optional during winter months)
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Ballet socks or ballet tights in winter in traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Full sole Ballet shoes with elastic (can be satin, canvas or leather) Traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Hair MUST be tied back in a ponytail or bun or any other neat style.
OR
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White cotton round neck capped sleeve leotard
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Black Ballet shorts
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White Ballet socks
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White, full sole Ballet shoes with elastic (can be canvas or leather)
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Long hair must be tied up
GRADE 1-2
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Microfibre sleeveless leotard with front ruche and front lined in Mulberry.
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Ballet socks or ballet tights in winter in traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Canvas split sole Ballet shoes with elastic. Traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Hair MUST be tied back in a bun
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No jewellery should be worn for health and safety
OR
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White cotton round neck capped sleeve leotard
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Black Ballet shorts or tights
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White Ballet socks
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White, canvas split-sole Ballet shoes with elastic
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Long hair must be tied up
GRADE 3-4
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Microfibre sleeveless leotard with front ruche and front lined in Royal.
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Ballet socks or ballet tights in winter in traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Canvas split sole Ballet shoes with elastic. Traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Hair MUST be tied back in a bun
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No jewellery should be worn for health and safety
OR
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White cotton round neck capped sleeve leotard
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Black Ballet tights
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Boys Ballet Belt (protective underwear)
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White Ballet socks
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White, canvas split-sole Ballet shoes with elastic
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Long hair must be tied up
GRADE 5+
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Navy Capezio Princess Camisole Leotard
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Ballet socks or ballet tights in winter in traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Canvas split sole Ballet shoes with elastic. Traditional pink or to match skin colour.
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Pointe shoes/soft blocks
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Hair MUST be tied back in a bun
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No jewellery should be worn for health and safety
OR
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White cotton round neck capped sleeve leotard
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Black Ballet tights
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Boys Ballet Belt (protective underwear)
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White Ballet socks
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White, canvas split-sole Ballet shoes with elastic
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Long hair must be tied up
Modern & Tap
PRIMARY - GRADE 2
Girls
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Microfibre sleeveless leotard with front ruche and front lined in Mulberry.
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Black, cotton/lycra dance leggings over the top (black fitted shorts can be worn in summer months)
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Bare feet – Modern
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Black Tap Shoes – Tap
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Hair must be tied neatly off of the face
Boys
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Fitted White or Black Dance vest
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Black Jazz Trousers or black dance shorts
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Bare feet – Modern
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Black Tap Shoes – Tap
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Long hair must be tied neatly off the face
Grade 3 +
Girls
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Microfibre sleeveless leotard with front ruche and front lined in Royal.
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Black, cotton/lycra dance leggings over the top (black fitted shorts can be worn in summer months)
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Bare feet – Modern
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Black Tap Shoes – Tap
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Hair must be tied neatly off of the face
Boys
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Fitted White or Black Dance vest
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Black Jazz Trousers or black dance shorts
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Bare feet – Modern
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Black Tap Shoes – Tap
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Long hair must be tied neatly off the face
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