CLASS UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
Uniforms available from SCIPA with SCIPA LOGO embroidered on garment: Black Energetiks Camisole
Leotard, Black SCIPA lycra shorts, SCIPA crop top, SCIPA T shirt and Basketball style singlet, SCIPA
tracksuit jackets and pants.
Other Items available from SCIPA: Hair nets, bobby pins, fringe pins, Studio Seven tights in salmon pink and
tan, bodystockings, shoe paint to tidy up dirty looking or worn shoes, bun enhancers, flower ribbons in SCIPA
colours for around the ballet buns.
Shoe brands: There are many brands of dance wear available, SCIPA does not insist on one particular brand.
Brands often feel different and fit differently depending on the child, therefore, as long as the item is correctly
fitted and meets the below mentioned rules then SCIPA doesn’t mind what brand you purchase. Some of the
larger brands include: BLOCH, Energetiks, Capezio, there are many many more.
Ballet
Bambini Ballet
Capezio Leotard & tutu
in Ballet Pink
Product Code: N9814C
Capezio Cap Sleeve
Leotard with skirt in
Ballet Pink
Product code : 3966C
Pink Ballet Socks
Product Code: A0311G
BLOCH
Pink Ballet Socks
Product Code: A0311G
BLOCH or
Studio 7 Salmon pink
convertible ballet tights
Pink leather ballet
shoes
Hair Ribbon
around Bun
Pink leather ballet
shoes
No headband.
Hair Ribbon
around Bun
Grades 1-3 Ballet Girls
Energetiks Camisole
Leotard black:
Product code: CL12
Studio 7 Salmon pink
convertible ballet tights
Pink canvas ballet
shoes (spilt sole ok)
Black Character Skirt
with trio of pink ribbons
Black Canvas low heel
Character Shoes
Energetiks Product
code: CSC05
Grades 1-3 Ballet Boys
White short sleeved
leotard or well-fitted tshirt
White ballet shoes in
canvas or leather, with
white elastic
Laced up Character
shoes should be worn
Grades 4-5 Ballet Girls
Energetiks Camisole
Leotard black:
Product code: CL12
Navy Lycra or cotton
shorts
Navy stirrup tights may
be worn instead of
shorts
Short white socks
Studio 7 Salmon pink
convertible ballet tights
Pink canvas ballet
shoes (split sole ok)
Hair Ribbon
around Bun
Grades 4-5 Ballet Boys
White short sleeved
leotard or well-fitted tshirt
White ballet shoes in
canvas or leather, with
white elastic
Intermediate Foundation
Intermediate
Advanced Foundation
Leotard: Style and
colour of own choice.
Black or Navy blue lycra
or cotton shorts
Navy stirrup tights may
be worn instead of
shorts
Short white socks
Studio 7 Salmon pink
convertible ballet tights
Body stocking or
skintone bra as
required
Black Character Skirt
trio of pink ribbons
Cuban Heel Black
Character Shoes
Laced up Character
shoes should be worn
Pink canvas ballet
shoes (split sole ok)
Exam Students also
require:
demi-pointe shoes and
pointe shoes – all shoes
with ribbons
Body stocking or
skintone bra as
required
Hair Ribbon
Around Bun
Intermediate Foundation,
Intermediate, Advanced
Foundation Boys Ballet
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
Support belt as
required
Neat hair off face
Pre Primary & Primary
Ballet
Ballet Exam Students
may wear previous
coloured exam leotards
to Saturday classes.
Hair Ribbon
around Bun
Other Dance Styles
Modern/Contemporary
Energetiks Camisole
Leotard black:
Product code: CL12
OR
SCIPA crop top
Seniors: Own Choice of
leotard or crop. Must be
black, white or coral
colour.
Black SCIPA lycra
shorts
Foot thongs, foot
gloves, foot wraps or
dance paws
Modern/Contemporary
Boys
White short sleeved
leotard or
SCIPA T shirt or singlet
Black or Navy blue
lycra or cotton shorts
Navy stirrup tights may
be worn instead of
shorts
Or Bloch Bobby basics
Shorts product code:
D3404B
Foot thongs, foot
gloves, foot wraps or
dance paws
Jazz
Energetiks Camisole
Leotard black:
Product code: CL12
OR
SCIPA crop top, singlet
Studio 7 Tan
Convertible Matt Tights.
Black SCIPA lycra
shorts
Black, elastic, slip on,
split sole, jazz bootie.
Body stocking or
skintone bra as
required
Studio 7 Salmon pink
convertible ballet tights
Ballet Bun or
Secure Pony tail.
Hair Ribbon or bow
detail.
Neat hair
Body stocking or
skintone bra as
required
Ballet Bun or
Secure Pony tail.
Hair Ribbon or bow
detail.
Seniors: Own Choice of
leotard or crop. Must be
black, white or coral
colour.
Jazz Boys
White short sleeved
leotard or
SCIPA T shirt or singlet
Black or Navy blue
lycra or cotton shorts
or
Bloch Bobby basics
Shorts product code:
D3404B
Black, elastic, slip on,
split sole, jazz bootie.
Hip Hop
SCIPA basketball
singlet with crop or
SCIPA Tshirt.
No leotards.
Energetiks Camisole
Leotard black:
Product code: CL12
OR
SCIPA crop top, singlet
Baggy Shorts or Baggy
tracksuit pants.
No tight lycra shorts or
leggings.
Studio 7 Tan
Convertible Matt Tights.
White sole sneakers.
Crop tops as required
Black lace up leather
Tap shoes.
Body stocking or
skintone bra as
required
Bun or Pony tail.
Hair ribbon or bow
detail
You must have the
correct footwear for the
style of dance you are
learning in your private
lesson(s).
Bring your music to
every lesson.
Have all shoes in your
bag at all times.
Bring ipad or similar to
record your work each
week.
A note book is a useful
tool for you to take
notes after you lesson.
Bun
Tap
Black SCIPA lycra
Shorts
Seniors: Own Choice of
leotard or crop. Must be
black, white or coral
colour.
Private Lessons
Leotard or crop top,
singlet or tshirt.
Ballet privates MUST
wear leotard (no crops).
Girls please wear tights
to your private lesson.
Socks appropriate for
Primary and under.
Boys; Shorts or Tights
are ok.
Etiquette
To avoid confusion for families that are new to ballet, and as a reminder for everyone else, general ballet
etiquette is outlined below. This will allow for safe, enjoyable dancing for all.
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All students are expected to attend classes regularly and on time. Students entering class late can be at
risk of injuring themselves and may be asked to sit down and observe.
Please do not speak to the teacher about your child between classes. Nobody appreciates classes that
start and finish late, or are cut short. The Director may be approached outside class times, or contacted by
email or phone.
Students must be picked up straight after their lesson has finished unless otherwise arranged, supervision
of children is not possible.
Absolutely no gum is allowed on the premises.
For the safety of all students please remove all excess clothing, jewellery and watches.
The correct attire should be worn at all times.
It is understandable when younger students are settling into classes that having a parent close by can be
an important part of instilling confidence in your child. Once your child is settled we ask that you abide by
our viewing policy.
To encourage correct technique, ballet students need to wear their hair in a bun. Jazz, modern and tap
students must have hair pulled back from face, preferably in a ponytail – no headbands please.
Leave all valuables and money at home. We cannot be responsible for lost items.
Accidents do happen. Please do not allow children to run in the foyer or the studios before classes
commence. Younger students are not to enter a studio unless a teacher is present.
How To Do a Ballet Bun
Start with a high, firm ponytail and then twist hair and wrap around, securing with a few pins. Place a few hairnets
over the bun and secure with many more pins – ten or so should do for shorter hair, more for longer hair. Short
hair may require a hair product to keep in place. Long fringes should be pinned back. Please no headbands, they
distract children and often fall off. Finish with a flower ribbon in any of the SCIPA colours, black, white or coral
(available from SCIPA). Please do not send your child to ballet class without their hair in a ballet bun!