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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 

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