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Spotlight Dance Academy
Green lane Trading Estate
Clifton
York
YO30 5PY
T- 07565 961993
E - spotlightdanceyork@live.co.uk
UNIFORM
At SDA, we ask that all our pupils wear uniform for class, with plenty of options so dancers feel comfortable.
Why do we have a uniform?
Being part of a team - a uniform creates a sense of belonging and helps bring a team together.
Reduces cliques - when everyone is wearing the same, it helps prevent cliques forming as students feel they are part of one big group rather than separated into smaller circles.
Reduces bullying - a uniform is a visual reminder that everyone is equal. It reduces the chance for bullying based on clothing brands and who's wearing what
Practicality and safety - we know that what we ask our dancers to wear is safe to dance in, is comfortable and allows teachers to see the dancers lines and alignment fully
This is also why we ask that pupils do not wear velvet/velour or gymnastic leotards. The slip of velvet and velour make it difficult for teachers to spot safely and gymnastic leotards often come with embellishments that can cause damage to the studio and others. They are also a stiffer material, giving less free movement to your dancer
New students should wear something comfortable, so they can move freely, for their first 2 classes.
Logo uniform (hoodies, t-shirts, jumper, shorts...) is available to pre-order at class or via email.
Those who attend classes in a leotard and tights should ensure they come with leggings or joggers over the top and ensure they put them back on when leaving.
Class and show approved ballet and jazz shoes
Specific brands and styles are required so everyone matches during showtime with no extra expense
Jazz shoes
So Danca canvas split sole
Capezio Stretch canvas
Ballet shoes
Full sole:
Bloch bunny hop, leather
Bloch Arise in pink (not theatrical pink), leather
Bloch Giselle, leather
Split Sole: So Danca SD120, Light pink
Tights: Bloch Contorsoft, please ask for colour options
Pink and White Socks: Silky brand
Ballet leotards: Starlite, ask Mrs Stead
SPOTLIGHT DANCE ACADEMY UNIFORM
BALLET CLASSES
Mini Movers, Red Ballet Classes - please see above for specific brands
Girls
Clothing: Turquoise skirted leotard, pink socks (summer) ballet tights (winter), Ballet cardigan (optional)
Shoes: Pink leather ballet shoes, black leather tap shoes
Hair: Neat bun with optional scrunchy, or bow
Boys
Clothing: White fitted dance t-shirt or leotard, navy dance shorts, white socks
Shoes: White leather ballet shoes
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Blue & Purple Ballet Class - please see above for specific brands
Girls
Clothing: Wide strap navy leotard, navy wrap skirt, pink socks (summer) ballet tights (winter), Ballet cardigan (optional)
Shoes: Pink leather ballet shoes
Hair: Neat bun with optional scrunchy, or bow
Boys
Clothing: White fitted dance t-shirt or leotard, navy dance shorts, white socks
Shoes: White leather ballet shoes
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Grade 2 Ballet classes - please see above for specific brands
Girls
Clothing: Wide strap navy leotard, navy elastic belt and ballet tights
Shoes: Pink leather full sole ballet shoes with elastic for class, ribbons for shows and exams
Hair: Neat classical bun with optional scrunchy, or bow
Boys
Clothing: White cap sleeve leotard, navy dance tights, white socks
Shoes: White leather ballet shoes
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Grade 3, 4, 5 Ballet classes - please see above for specific brands
Girls
Clothing:
Spaghetti strap navy leotard, navy elastic and revolution convertible ballet tights (pink or skin tone options available), pointe optional wrap over skirt
Shoes: Canvas split sole
Hair: Neat classical bun with optional scrunchy, or bow
Boys
Clothing: White or black cap sleeveless leotard, black dance tights, white socks
Shoes: White canvas ballet shoes
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Advanced ballet class
Girls
Choice of balletic leotard, ballet tights, Split sole canvas ballet shoes (please see above), optional wrap ballet skirt
Boys
Choice of colour and style leotard, dance tights, white socks, white leather ballet shoes
Winter Warm ups
Girls
Full length leg warmers, own colour choice
Ballet cardigan, own colour choice
SDA warm up 3/4 sleeve top
Knitted shrug, own colour choice
Boys
SDA joggers
SDA hoodie or jumper
JAZZ AND ACRO CLASSES - Click here for hair tutorial
Lightning, Suns, Moons Jazz and Acro combo classes
Girls
Clothing: Own choice of dance leotard (no velvet or gymnastic leotards please)
Choice of SDA leggings OR SDA black dance short
Shoes: Bare feet
Hair: Neat pony tail with optional scrunchie or soft hair band.
Boys
Clothing: Black SDA shorts or SDA joggers, SDA T-shirt
Shoes: Bare feet
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Stars, Intermediate Jazz classes
Girls
Clothing: Choice of any colour dance leotard (no velvet or gymnastic leotards please)
Choice of SDA leggings OR SDA black dance short
Shoes: Black jazz shoes. Bare feet for Acro
Hair: Neat classical bun or pony tail, with optional scrunchie or soft hair band.
Boys
Clothing: Black SDA dance shorts or SDA joggers, SDA t-shirt, invisible socks or black trainer socks
Shoes: Black jazz shoes. Bare feet for Acro
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Advanced Jazz classes
Girls
Clothing: Choice of any colour dance leotard (no velvet or gymnastic leotards please)
Choice of SDA leggings OR SDA black dance short OR plain black longline dance short
Shoes: Flesh colour jazz shoes. Bare feet for Acro
Hair: Neat classical bun or pony tail, with optional scrunchie or soft hair band.
Boys
Clothing: Black SDA dance shorts or SDA joggers, SDA t-shirt, invisible socks or black trainer socks
Shoes: Flesh colour jazz shoes. Bare feet for Acro
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Winter Warm ups
Girls
Full length leg warmers, own colour choice
SDA hoodie or jumper
Knitted shrug
Boys
SDA hoodie or jumper
CONTEMPORARY CLASSES
Girls
Clothing: Own choice of coloured dance leotard (no velvet or gymnastic leotards please)
SDA leggings
Shoes: Foot undies to match skin tone
Hair: Neat pony tail optional scrunchy or soft hair band
Boys
Clothing: Black SDA dance shorts or SDA joggers, SDA logo t-shirt or plain fitted vest top
Shoes: Foot undies to match skin tone
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Winter Warm ups
SDA hoodie or jumper
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES
Girls
Clothing: Own choice of SDA top, SDA leggings or SDA dance shorts, invisible socks or black trainer socks
Shoes: Black jazz shoes, character shoes may be required for shows
Hair: Neat pony tail with optional scrunchie or soft hair band
Boys
Clothing: SDA joggers, own choice of SDA top, invisible socks or black trainer socks
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Winter Warm ups
SDA hoodie or jumper
DANCE FUSION
Clothing: SDA T-shirt or top, SDA black shorts, SDA leggings or joggers
Shoes: Converse style trainers (indoor use only) or back Jazz Shoes
Hair: Long hair to be tied back
Winter Warm ups
SDA hoodie or Jumper
TAP CLASSES
Uniform follows on from the class before
All tap shoes are to be black leather with toe AND heel taps
Mini Movers, Red, Blue, Purple tap classes - Girls timestep style leather tap shoe toe / Boys oxford style leather tap shoe
Orange, Emerald, Intermediate, Advanced tap classes - oxford style leather tap shoes