RECOMMENDED UNIFORM from the RAD Australia website is as follows:
Graded Examinations:
Level |
Female |
Male |
Pre-Primary in Dance |
Short sleeved leotard pink, lilac or marine blue Wrap over skirt – colour to match leotard Pink socks Pink soft toe ballet shoes (satin or leather) |
Blue or white t-shirt Navy or black polycotton / lycra shorts White socks Canvas/leather shoes white or black |
Grades 1-3 |
Sleeveless or short sleeved scooped neck leotard in pink, lilac, marine blue, mulberry, lavender or navy (any matt effect fabric), with matching elasticated belt Pink soft ballet shoes in satin, canvas or leather, with pink elastic or ribbons (Split sole shoes are permitted) Option of short pink socks or pink nylon tights |
White short sleeved leotard or well-fitted t-shirt with Navy Lycra or cotton shorts Navy stirrup tights may be worn instead of shorts White ballet shoes in canvas or leather, with white elastic Short white socks |
Grades 4-5 |
Sleeveless or short sleeved scooped neck leotard (any matt effect fabric) in pale pink, pale blue, red, mulberry / fuschia, navy, lavender, burgundy or dark green, with matching elasticated belt Pink soft ballet shoes in satin, canvas or leather, with either pink elastic or pink ribbons. Split sole shoes are permitted Option of short pink socks or pink nylon tights Candidates may perform the Free Movement exercises and study in either ballet shoes or bare feet |
White short sleeved leotard or well-fitted t-shirt with Navy Lycra or cotton shorts Navy stirrup tights may be worn instead of shorts White ballet shoes in canvas or leather, with white elastic Short white socks |
Grades 6-8 |
Any classic style of leotard in cotton lycra in any colour, but in particular the following are recommended: black, navy blue, royal blue, lavender, red, burgundy or mulberry The skirt (worn after the barre work) should be in a soft, flimsy, lightweight material, such as georgette or chiffon and approximately mid-calf length, and in any colour. Circular skirts are the most flattering, but gathered at the waist is acceptable A short skirt may also be worn for the barre work of Grade 8 exams, if candidates prefer A light silk scarf of no more than 1m x 2m of any colour. The colour of the leotard, skirt and scarf should match or tone with each other Pink soft satin, canvas or leather shoes with either elastic or ribbons (Soft pointe shoes should not be worn, but split soles can be) Candidates may perform the Free Movement exercises and study in either ballet shoes or bare feet |
Short sleeved or sleeveless white PCL leotard (or well-fitting white t-shirt if leotard felt to be unsuitable). Navy PCL or lycra stirrup tights White ballet shoes in canvas or leather with white elastic Short white socks Candidates may perform the Free Movement exercises and study in either ballet shoes or bare feet The ‘cloak’ for Free Movement is represented by a piece of light cotton material, similar in size and shape to the silk used by female candidates. It may be white or dyed any colour |
Character |
Character skirts should be in black cotton material, with braiding which complements the colour of the leotard, and either circular in style or gathered at the waist, although the former is preferable. The hem of the skirt should be approximately 3 inches (7.6cm) below the knee Character shoes must be worn and should ideally be black canvas. These are available in two heel sizes - low heel in sizes 3 - 7 (including half sizes) and Cuban in sizes 2 - 8 (including half sizes). The Cuban heel should ideally be worn from Grade 3 onwards Standard black leather Character shoes are acceptable as an alternative. Other colours may be worn Shoes should be fitted with pink elastic. |
The male uniform remains the same throughout all Examinations / Class Awards / Solo Performance Awards except for the shoes Laced up Character shoes should be worn |
Vocational Grade Examinations:
Level |
Female |
Male |
Intermediate |
Sleeveless leotard – black, royal blue, navy blue or purple Waistband (optional) - 2cm elastic, the same colour as leotard Tights – pink Head ribbons (optional) – velvet, in the same colour as the leotard Soft pointe shoes or soft ballet shoes – pink with ribbons Pointe shoes (pointe work section) – pink with ribbons Split sole shoes are permitted |
White leotard or a short sleeved white t-shirt worn inside tights Tights - black or navy blue White socks worn over the tights Black or white shoes with white elastic Split sole shoes are permitted |
Intermediate |
Sleeveless leotard – black, royal blue, navy blue or purple Waistband (optional) - 2cm elastic, the same colour as leotard Tights – pink Head ribbons (optional) – velvet, in the same colour as the leotard Soft pointe shoes – pink with ribbons Pointe shoes (pointe work section) – pink with ribbons Soft ballet shoes may not be worn Split sole soft pointe / pointe shoes are permitted |
White leotard or a short sleeved white t-shirt worn inside tights Tights - black or navy blue White socks worn over the tights Black or white shoes with white elastic Split sole shoes are permitted |
Solo Seal |
Port de Bras
21st Century Variation
Classical Repertoire Variation
Pink tights should be worn for all variations |
Largo and Classical Repertoire Variation
21st Century Variation
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