Once students are settled we expect them to be well groomed and wear the appropriate uniform (as detailed below).
From Grade 1 upwards we are especially keen that female ballet students wear their hair in a bun (BDA staff will be happy to help).
Please note- we know younger students are always growing, and provide a second hand shoe store on certain days during term
OPTIONAL
while not allowed in exams, we are happy for older students to wear a NAVY cross-over skirt in class.
SHOES
Canvas Character shoes in BLACK with elastic across instep.
Available in two heel types, the low heel is recommended for Grades 1 & 2, and the Cuban heel for Grades 3 - 8
SKIRTS
Full circular skirt, approximately mid calf length, in cotton. BLACK
Instructions for making your own skirt are available on request.
Students of a certain age will be invited to start Pre-Point classes,
for these they may need:
A Spiky Massage Ball or tennis ball,
a Balance Board and/or Wobble Board,
a Toe band,
Therabands (ideally both easy and medium/hard strength),
a Tea towel,
a Yoga mat,
a Pilates ball or small cushion.
Students should wear a leotard and no tights/bare feet with an optional ballet wrap skirt or tight exercise shorts. Hair should be tied into a bun.
Students are welcome to bring a note pad and pen to write down exercises that they can practice at home
as well as advice about getting and caring for their pointe shoes.
Once you have been given permission and advice for buying pointe shoes, you will need to sew on elastic and ribbons. The above video offers a tutorial on this.
You will also need to darn your point shoes. Any queries please speak to Mrs Brewer or email principal@brewerdanceacademy.com
Pre-school to Grade 5
Our 'boys only' classes on Saturday mornings are mixed ability.
While correct shoes are a must, we can sometimes be more lenient with uniform.
- WHITE short sleeved t-shirt with NAVY twill shorts.
- WHITE short socks
- BLACK soft ballet shoes with elastic across instep
- WHITE short sleeved PCL leotard
- NAVY lycra shorts
- WHITE socks
- BLACK soft ballet shoes with elastic across instep
- WHITE short sleeved PCL leotard
- NAVY tights
- WHITE socks
- soft ballet shoes in BLACK or WHITE
Grades 1-5
A pair of low heeled, laced canvas character shoes in BLACK will be required for exams.
As an alternative in early classes, School shoes are useful.
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED FOUNDATION
The RAD website provides information on regulation uniforms for vocational grades.
However, as vocational level classes are for older students we trust them to tastefully express individuality. When not preparing for an exam students may wear dancewear in class of ANY STYLE, ANY COLOUR, or indeed many colours!
This is also the case for our workshops and non RAD classes
Links to dancewear providers are listed below
T-SHIRTS (CONTEMPORARY)
We are currently in the process of finding a new t-shirt supplier
As ever, if you have any questions please EMAIL hfbrew@yahoo.co.uk
Some exercises and dances in the RAD syllabus require props. Here is a list of what students may need to acquire at each level.