LC Dance Academy

The Place Where Your Dream Begins

Costumes

Different styles, and levels, of dance require different uniforms and clothing for examinations. Part of the discipline of dance is a neat appearance. Accordingly, uniforms should be worn with pride. Particular attention should be given to neat and correct grooming, including wearing the correct hair and leotard. This must be adhered to at every dance class in the LC Dance Academy.

Jewellery

For health and safety reasons, jewellery is a strictly prohibited during dance classes and examinations.

Required Dress

All dance uniforms may be obtained from the academy. The following are the academy’s uniform requirements for dance classes and examinations:

Classical Ballet Beginners – Pre-Primary Examination

  • White Tutu Leotard (Sleeveless with No Gather Front)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Pink Ballet Socks
  • White Crossover Cardigan
  • Pink Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in Bun (No Fancy Accessories)


Classical Ballet Primary Examination

  • Pink Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with no Gather Front)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Pink Polka Dot Skirt
  • Pink Ballet Socks
  • Pink Crossover Cardigan
  • Pink Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in Bun (No Fancy Accessories)


Level 1 Examination

  • Mulberry Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with No Gather Front)
  • Mulberry Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Pink Ballet Socks
  • Pink Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in a Bun

Level 2 Examination

  • Marine Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with No Gather Front)
  • Marine Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Pink Ballet Socks 
  • Matching Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in a Bun

Level 3 Examinations

  • Navy Blue Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with Gather Front)
  • Navy Blue Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Tight (Seamless)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Matching Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in a Bun

Level 4 Examination

  • Lavender Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with No Gather Front)
  • Lavender Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Tight (Seamless)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Pink Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in a Bun

Level 5 Examination

  • Turquoise Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with No Gather Front)
  • Turquoise Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Tight (Seamless)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Matching Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in a Bun

Level 6-7 Examinations

  • Black Cotton Leotard (Sleeveless with Gather Front)
  • Black Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Tight (Seamless)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Leather with Pink Elastic)
  • Matching Hair Band with Hair Net or Hair Up in a Bun

Vocational / Major Examinations

  • Black Leotard (Sleeveless with No Gather Front)
  • Black Elastic Belt
  • Pink Ballet Tight (Seamless)
  • Pink Ballet Shoe (Soft Bloch) with Ribbons
  • Tidy Hair in a Bun
  • Pink Pointe Shoe with Ribbons

Please consult our teachers before getting the character skirt and character shoes.

Modern Dance – Required Dress

Grade Examinations

  • Moontide Leotard and Legging
  • Hair in French Plaits or Pony Tail
  • Jazz Shoe (Optional)

Vocational / Major Examinations

  • Black Leotard and Legging
  • Neatly Groomed Hair
  • Jazz Shoe (Optional)

Jazz Dance – Required Dress

Uniform requirements apply to all bronze, silver, and gold awards.

  • Moontide Leotard
  • Moontide Legging / Black Short
  • Neatly Groomed Hair

Tap Dance – Required Dress

Primary – Grade 6 Examinations

  • Moontide Leotard
  • Moontide Short Skirt
  • Black Tap Shoe (with Heels and Toes Tap)
  • White Ankle Socks
  • Neatly Groomed Hair

Vocational / Major Examinations

  • Black Leotard
  • Short
  • Black Tap Shoe (with Heels and Toes Tap)
  • White Ankle Socks

Yogalates – Required Dress

All Levels

  • Any Comfortable Clothing (Preferably the Academy Logo Shirt)

A yoga mat is required for all Yogalates classes.

Adult Ballet – Required Dress

All Levels

  • Pink / Black Ballet Shoe (Leather)
  • Any Comfortable Clothing (Preferably the Academy Logo Shirt)

Contact our dance school in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, for further information about uniform requirements.