Uniform Requirements Please be aware of uniform/dress requirements, as set out below. All Uniforms are available at APAM. Hair must be worn in a bun for all Ballet and Tap Classes. For Modern and Jazz, hair is to be pulled neatly back, off the face and neck area. No watches or jewellery are to be worn in class. All mobile phones are to be switched off during class times and placed on the desk they are not to be touched during class time. If an urgent call is expected, then leave the phone with Gunilla at reception and she can come and get you when the call comes in. BALLET Buzzy Bees and Dancing Sprites Ballet: Girls: Red (cotton/lycra) leotard Pink leather ballet slippers Pink ballet socks (summer) or ballet stockings (winter) Red cross over for winter Red sparkle skirt Boys: Black ballet shoes with white socks Pre-primary and Primary Ballet: Girls: Red (cotton/lycra) leotard Red wrap around (winter-optional) Red chiffon skirt Boys: Black ballet shoes with white socks
Grade 1 to Vocational Ballet - Junior to Senior BOYS: Black or marl grey shorts or dance tights Black ballet shoes with white socks Black canvas character shoes Grade 1 to Vocational Ballet - GIRLS Grade 1 Ballet: Red (cotton/lycra) leotard Red wrap around (winter optional) Black canvas character shoes with flat heel. Grade 2 Ballet: PW blue leotard PW blue cross over Black canvas character shoes with flat heel. Grade 3 Ballet: PW cornflower leotard PW cornflower cross over Black canvas character shoes with Cuban heel. Grade 4 & 5 Ballet: PW turquoise leotard Pink leather ballet shoes with ribbons and ballet stockings PW turquoise cross over Black canvas character shoes with Cuban heel.
Grade 6, 7 & 8 Ballet: PW wildberries or lilac leotard Pink leather ballet shoes with ribbons or elastics and ballet stockings PW wildberries or lilac cross over Short chiffon skirt to match leotard colour Long circular chiffon skirt to match leotard colour. N.B: your skirt should sit firmly on your waist and fall between mid and upper shin length. Chiffon scarf to blend leotard colour or white, measuring 0.75m x 1.75m Character skirt with 3 rows of ribbon attached to base of skirt to match leotard colour or red, white, red N.B: your character skirt should sit firmly on your waist and fall between mid and upper shin length. Black canvas character shoes with Cuban heel (not chorus). Intermediate Foundation Ballet: Lilac (cotton/lycra) leotard Pink demi-pointe satin shoes with ribbons and ballet stockings Pointe shoes with ribbons. N.B: socks are not to be worn in any ballet classes at this level Wrap around or studio fitted T-shirt. ½ tutu or fitted skirt for variations Intermediate and Advanced Ballet: Purple (cotton/lycra) leotard Pink demi-pointe satin shoes with ribbons and ballet stockings Pointe shoes with ribbons. N.B: socks are not to be worn in any ballet classes at this level Wrap around or studio fitted T-shirt. ½ tutu or fitted skirt for variations Tap/Jazz Combined Classes Dancing Sprites and Pre-primary Tap/Jazz Girls: Red leotard Black slip on jazz shoes Camel tap shoes Ankle socks or shimmer stockings Red wrap around (winter-optional) Red sparkle skirt Boys:
Black Jazz and tap shoes with white socks JAZZ Primary to Grade 5 Jazz - Junior BOYS: Black Split Sole Jazz shoes with socks GIRLS Jazz Classes Primary & Grade 1 Jazz: Red leotard Black slip on Split Sole jazz shoes Ankle socks or dance tights Red fitted shorts (optional) Red wrap around (winter-optional) Red chiffon skirt (optional) Grade 2, 3, 4 & 5 Jazz: Black slip on Split Sole jazz shoes Ankle socks or dance tights Fitted shorts in leotard colour (optional) Wrap around in leotard colour (winter-optional) Grade 6 and Up Jazz - Senior BOYS: Black or marl grey dance tights or dance pants or Academy T-shirt Black Split Sole Jazz shoes with socks Senior 1 & 2/3 Jazz: Black slip on Split Sole jazz shoes, stockings Fitted shorts or leggings in leotard colour (optional) Wrap around in leotard colour (winter-optional) or fitted academy T-shirt
TAP Tap Junior and Senior BOYS: Black or marl grey shorts or Academy T-shirt Black tap shoes with socks Primary, Grade 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tap: Camel tap shoes Dance tights Fitted shorts in leotard colour (optional) Wrap around in leotard colour (winter-optional) Grade 5 Tap: Camel or black tap shoes Dance tights Fitted shorts in leotard colour (optional) Wrap around in leotard colour (winter-optional) Grade 6, 7 & 8 Tap: Black tap shoes Dance tights Fitted shorts or leggings in leotard colour (optional) Wrap around in leotard colour (winter-optional) or fitted Academy T-shirt
MODERN Grade 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 Modern: Girls Light tan non-shimmer stirrup stockings Bare feet or foot thongs Fitted shorts or leggings in leotard colour (optional) Wrap around in leotard colour (winter-optional) or fitted Academy T-shirt Senior Grade 1 & 2/3 Modern: Girls Leotard, any colour Bare feet or foot thongs Optional: Fitted shorts or leggings or form fitting dance wear without offensive slogans no loose pants as dangerous Academy T-shirt Boys Junior and Senior Black or marl grey shorts or dance pants Plain white t-shirt or academy T-shirt Bare feet or foot thongs HIP HOP Comfortable clothes you can move in Sneakers, joggers or Jazz sneakers DRAMA, MUSICAL THEATRE AND SINGING Academy T-shirt or plain T-shirt Comfortable clothing No thongs No skirts/dresses