Karen O'Hara - RAD RTS, ISTD DDE
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Uniforms

Ballet

Our Uniforms

The following are the acceptable uniforms for different grades.
To order uniforms, visit Dance Emporium, the Plaza Swords walk-in or online store.

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Girls ballet

Pre-School/Pre-primary/Primary: RAD regulation capped sleeved pink leotard, ballet skirt, ballet tights, leather ballet shoes. (Cardigan optional). Pre school may wear leotard dress instead of separate leotard & tights. Full-soled soft leather ballet poms would be recommended for this age group.

           Grades 1-5: RAD Regulation navy V-neck leotard, ballet tights, leather ballet poms, character shoes (low heel gr1/2, cuban heel gr3+), optional navy wraparound skirt, optional navy wrap cardigan. Close to exams they need character skirt with blue ribbons. Students Grade 3+ may wear short fitted shorts in place of skirt. Leather or canvas soft ballet poms required for these levels, preferably full-soled for Grades 1-3 and optional split or full sole for Grade 4/5.

Grade 6, 7, 8 and Vocational Levels (Intermediate Foundation - Advanced):

Black Adagio leotard, ballet tights. Optional wraparound skirt or fitted shorts. Soft leather or canvas ballet shoes. Intermediate Foundation and above require pointe shoes. Teacher will discuss and organise fitting for first pair of pointe shoes - do not buy first pair before starting class and being advised by the teacher.

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boys ballet

Pre-school/Pre-primary/Primary:  White capped sleeved leotard/white tshirt, navy leggings/shorts, navy/white/black leather ballet shoes

          Grades 1-8: Same as above + character shoes (male). Option of leggings/shorts.

Vocational Levels: Same as above. No character shoes required.

ADULT BALLET

Women: Black capped sleeve leotard, wrap skirt optional, ballet tights.

Men: Leggings and/or shorts & fitted t-shirt/workout top or leotard.

Soft flat ballet shoes required (split sole or full sole) - can be purchased from €18 in Dance Emporium.

barre fitness

Workout clothes. Barefoot recommended but soft ballet poms also accepted.