What is the official ballet uniform?

Answer 1

The official Ballet uniform depends on the style of ballet that you are learning also the age catergory that you fit in ( as in the grade you are learning ). Royal Academy of Dance Pre - primary and Primary ( girls) students usually have a basic leotard either V front or round neck with a shear hail spot skirt , fold down socks and leather ballet shoes From grade one Students are are required to wear the above ( exept the hail skirt) but also have a Charater skirt and Karacter ( yes they are spelt like that) shoes . This is for dance moves that are learnt from Hungary or Russia From Grade two onwards the students require the same as above but wear stockings aswell. In the senior years the Girls are also required to wear a 3/4 length shear skirt for the main ballet work. As the girls progress and the teacher sees the progression in muscle development and technique then they may suggest it time for the student to purchase a pair of pointe shoes. Boys in ballet are required to wear a fitted white shirt/tank top and black or navy shorts or leggins with socks and ballet shoes Males are able to wear a fitted tank top or shirt with leggins , socks and ballet shoes. In RAD ( Royal Academy of Dance) you can go up to grade eight. In saying this it is extremely different than going to school , as in, if you are in yr4 at school you technically wouldn't be in grade four in Ballet because of the skills required are quite demanding. After this you make the choice of where you would like to head with perhaps a career in dance. Whether it be professional or it be a teaching line depends on how dedicated you are. Danced for 27 years , teaching for 16 years of Royal Academy of Dance Western Australia