UNIFORM INFORMATION
The McDonald College prides itself on being one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country and it is important that our students of all ages understand that it is part of their discipline to come dressed and groomed appropriately for class. All students taking a Classical Ballet class with us must come with their hair in a ballet bun, and boys must look presentable. Below is a list of our Uniform requirements for specific levels. We are proud to have a strong business relationship with the internationally renowned brand of dance wear BLOCH. The McDonald College and BLOCH have been in partnership for over 30 years and generously provides our families with an exclusive Privilege Card Program which offers discounts on all BLOCH products purchased in-store. Pre School students 5% Pink Discount Card Preliminary Level and up 10% Bronze Discount Card For a list of BLOCH stores in NSW please see below: YORK STREET 117 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: (02) 9261 2856 BONDI JUNCTION Shop 2, 25-33 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Tel: (02) 9369 5924 CHARLESTOWN Shop 1090, Charlestown Square, Pearson Street, Charlestown NSW 2290 Tel: (02) 4943 6811 CHATSWOOD Shop 520, Westfield Chatswood, 1 Anderson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Tel: (02) 9412 1550 HORNSBY Shop 2063-2069, Westfield Hornsby, 236 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077 Tel: (02) 9477 4955 MIRANDA 537 Kingsway Miranda NSW 2228 Australia Tel: (02) 9525 9190 PARRAMATTA Shop 1112A, Westfield Shopping Centre, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Tel: (02) 9635 9315 ROUSE HILL GR045, 10-14 Market Lane, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155 Tel: (02) 8882 9415 WARRINGAH MALL Shop 313, Warringah Mall, Condamine Street, Brookvale NSW 2100 Tel: (02) 9905 0088 More information: bloch.com.au
PRE SCHOOL BALLET Our youngest ballerinas are welcome to wear any colour and style of leotard they like. Our only requirement is that our Pre Schoolers wear ballet tights and little ballet shoes to each class so they can move as freely as they like. Any leotard/tutu they can move freely in Ballet shoes any fabric/style Ballet stockings any colour Hair in a ballet bun
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Girls Uniform Preliminary, Pre Primary & Primary Bloch RAD Lilac Leotard (Rosa style) Bloch RAD Circle Georgette skirt Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) Optional: Lilac Cross-Over Grade 1 Bloch RAD Lilac Leotard (Rosa style) Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) Optional: Lilac Cross-Over Bloch Character Skirt (Pink trim) Flat Heel Character Shoes EXAM: Berry colour Leotard (Rosa style)
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Grade 2 & 3 Grade 2 & 3 Bloch RAD Berry Leotard (Rosa style) Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) Optional: Berry Cross-Over Optional: Bloch Berry Wrap Skirt Grade 2 (Character Work) Bloch Character Skirt - Pink Trim Grade 2 Flat Heel Character Shoes EXAM: Berry Leotard (Rosa style) Grade 3 (Character Work) Bloch Character Skirt - Purple Trim Grade 3 Bloch Character Skirt (Purple Trim) Cuban Heel character shoes EXAM: Jacaranda colour Leotard (Rosa style)
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Grade 4 & 5 Bloch RAD Jacaranda Leotard any style (convertible ballet stockings preferred) Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) Bloch Character Skirt (Purple Trim) Cuban Heel Character Shoes Optional: Jacaranda Cotton Lycra Cross-Over Optional for stretching: Black Shorts EXAM: Jacaranda colour Leotard (Rosa style)
RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Grade 6-8 Black Leotard any style (convertible seamless stockings) Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) Bloch Character Skirt - purple Optional: Black Cross-Over EXAM: Decided by class teacher. Long chiffon skirt to match leotard colour for exam
VOCATIONAL LEVEL BALLET Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2 Black Leotard - any style (convertible ballet stockings preferred) Shoes as per RAD requirements Optional: Tight-Fitting Warm Up Top any style Optional for stretching: Black Shorts EXAM: Black leotard, style to suit student
BOYS Preliminary to Grade 8 White short-sleeved leotard Navy tights White ballet shoes Vocational Level White Cotton Lycra Leotard with Cap Sleeves Black Cotton Lycra Tights White Socks to Mid-Calf White Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes with White Elastic Support (optional depends on age)
POINTE SHOES Once your teacher feels you are ready to go en pointe, you will be required to have a pre-pointe assessment at a physiotherapist to deemed in good physical condition to going en pointe. Once your pre-pointe assessment has been approved, we recommend you purchase your first pair of pointe shoes from Bloch to ensure you are fitted correctly.
OPEN CLASSES Students who participate in an Open Class are welcome to wear any colour and style of leotard they like. Hair must be in a ballet bun.
ADA TAP & JAZZ Pre Primary, Primary & Grade 1 Bloch RAD Lilac Leotard (Rosa style) Bloch RAD Circle Georgette skirt Tan Split Sole Jazz shoes + Tan Tap Shoes Grade 2 & 3 Bloch RAD Berry Leotard (Rosa style) Caramel or Black Jazz Shoes Caramel or Black Tap Shoes Grade 4 & 5 Bloch RAD Jacaranda Leotard any style Caramel or Black Jazz Shoes Caramel or Black Tap Shoes Bronze, Silver & Gold Star, Bar to Gold and Teachers Elementary Leotard colour optional Caramel or Black Jazz Shoes Caramel or Black Tap Shoes
ALL OTHER CLASSES Students participating in other classes are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with breathable fabric, however, there are no set uniform requirements. Room temperatures vary from studio to studio so it is recommended that all students bring a jumper to class during the colder months. Merchandise items such as water bottles, hoodies and t-shirts are available to purchase from the After Hours reception area.