Uniform

Uniform is compulsory and can be obtained from one of two local ballet shops or from the shop or website of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).

Duo Dance, 11 Half Moon Lane, Herne Hill SE24
Royal Academy of Dance, 36 Battersea Square, SW11 3RA

We also have some second-hand uniform – please contact us for availability. Girls should have their hair tied back in a bun or other classical style for ballet and tied back in a tight ponytail for other forms of dance.

All leotards are RAD regulation in Polyester- Cotton Lycra (PCL). Although Freed leotards are specified, equivalent leotards from other companies are also acceptable e.g. Roche Valley, Bloch.

Introductory, Pre-Primary & Primary

Girls: Freed Chloe pink short sleeved leotard with matching wrapover skirt (elasticated waistband preferred), pink leather ballet shoes with elastic, short pink ballet socks.

Boys: White close-fitting t-shirt, navy twill shorts, white ballet shoes, short white ballet socks.

Grades I & II

Girls: Freed Aimee lavender sleeveless leotard with matching elasticated belt, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic, short pink ballet socks or pink ballet tights, black character skirt and character shoes.

Boys: Freed Aaron white short sleeved leotard, navy shorts, white leather ballet shoes, short white ballet socks, black character shoes.

Grades III & IV

Girls: Freed Faith navy sleeveless leotard with matching belt, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic, black character skirt and character shoes.

Boys: Freed Aaron white short sleeved leotard, navy tights, white leather ballet shoes, black character shoes.

Grade V

Girls: Freed Faith red sleeveless leotard with matching belt, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic (split sole if preferred), black character skirt and character shoes (Cuban heel).

Boys: Freed Aaron white short sleeved leotard, navy tights, white leather ballet shoes, black character shoes.

Grade VI, VII &VIII

Girls: Black camisole leotard (any style) with matching belt, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic, black character skirt and character shoes (Cuban heel).

Boys: Freed Aaron white short sleeved leotard, Black tights, white leather ballet shoes, black character shoes.

Girls in Grades VI-VIII also require a black circular chiffon skirt mid-calf length, please speak to Miss Hodge.

Vocational Ballet

Girls: Intermediate Foundation: Freed Alice C royal blue camisole leotard or Freed Bethany royal blue leotard, pink ballet tights, pink leather ballet shoes with elastic (full sole preferred). Pointe shoes when advised by the teacher.

Intermediate and Advanced: Black camisole leotard (any style), soft block shoes, pointe shoes

Boys: Freed Aaron white short sleeved leotard, Black tights, white leather ballet shoes, black character shoes.

Teenage Ballet

Girls: Black leotard (any style), black footless tights, ballet shoes with elastic.

Girls: Black leotard, black tights or black jazz pants. Girls may also wear short black lycra skirts (please consult teacher if unsure). Black tap shoes with toe and heel taps.

Boys: Black close-fitting t-shirt, black jazz pants. Black tap shoes with toe and heel taps

Girls: Black leotard, black tights or black jazz pants. Bare feet or jazz shoes (please check with teacher).

Boys: Black close-fitting t-shirt, black jazz pants. Bare feet or jazz shoes (please check with teacher).

Girls and boys: Free dancewear, bare feet (check with teacher). No denim shorts or leggings.

Girls and boys: Free dancewear, bare feet (check with teacher). No denim shorts or leggings.

Second Hand Uniform

We also have some second-hand uniform – please contact us for availability.

Girls should have their hair tied back in a bun or other classical style for ballet and tied back in a tight ponytail for other forms of dance.

Hoodies

All students in Graded ballet and Tap and Modern and Contemporary classes require a Dulwich Ballet School hoodie, available to buy from us. 

New students should have one by the beginning of their second term of classes. Hoodies are optional for children in Introductory, Pre-Primary and Primary classes.

Where to Buy

Duo Dance

11 Half Moon Lane
Herne Hill SE24

Royal Academy of Dance

36 Battersea Square
London SW11 3RA