Ballet
Mini-Movement
- Any ballet dress up outfit
- Ballet shoes - full sole leather shoes are recommended as they will require these in upper levels
- Ballet socks
Hair to be pulled back tidily off the face
*Ballet socks will be needed for the end of year show
Beginner Ballet
& Pre-Primary
- Lilac cap-sleeved leotard
- Lilac ballet skirt
- Full sole leather ballet shoes
- Ballet socks
- Lilac cross over and ballet tights for winter (optional)
Hair to be pulled back into a tidy ballet bun
*Ballet tights may be needed for end of year show
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Primary &
Grade 1
- Baby blue cap-sleeved leotard
- Baby blue wrap skirt
- Full sole leather ballet shoes
- Ballet socks
- Baby blue cross over and ballet tights for winter (optional)
Hair to be pulled back into a tidy ballet bun
Character gear for Grade 1
Character skirt with pastel ribbon
Canvas character shoe (low heel)
*Stockings may be needed for end of year show
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Grade 2 & 3
- Navy gathered front leotard
- Navy waistband
- Full sole leather ballet shoes
- with ribbons from Grade 3
- Ballet tights (incorrect socks shown in picture)
- Character skirt with blue ribbon (incorrect ribbon shown in picture)
- Canvas character shoe (low heel)
- Navy cross over for winter (optional)
Hair to be pulled back into a tidy ballet bun.
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Grade 4 & 5
- Purple exam leotard
- Purple waistband
- Leather full sole ballet shoes with ribbons
- Ballet tights
- Character skirt with purple ribbon
- Canvas character shoe (cuban heel)
- Purple cross over for winter (optional)
Hair to be pulled back in a tidy ballet bun
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Grades 6, 7 & 8
- Navy examination leotard (incorrect leotard shown - see leotard below in Intermediate Foundation)
- Leather full sole ballet shoes with ribbons
- Convertible ballet tights
- Canvas character shoe (cuban heel)
- Character skirt - any colour ribbon
Hair to be pulled back in a tidy ballet bun
Scarf and skirt will be provided on the examination day for a hirage fee
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Ballet - Vocational Levels
intermediate foundation
- Navy examination leotard
- Leather full sole ballet shoes with ribbons
- Pointe shoes (to be purchased with the approval of your teacher)
- Convertible ballet tights
Intermediate +
- Plain black RAD approved leotard
- Demi-pointe ballet shoes
- Pointe shoes
- Convertible ballet tights
Hair to be in a tidy ballet bun
Ballet skirt and half tutu to be hired from the studio at exam time for a hirage fee
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Jazz
Juniors
Beginners & Grades 1-5
- LDA regulation jazz leotard - girls
- LDA regulation jazz top - boys
- Black 3/4 leggings with LDA logo printing
- Black leather jazz shoes
- Black ankle socks
- Black cross over for winter (optional)
- Cross band contrast shorts for summer (optional)
Hair to be pulled back off face in a tidy pony tail
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Seniors
Pre-Elementary - Advanced 2
- LDA regulation jazz singlet - girls
- LDA regulation jazz top - boys
- Black 3/4 leggings with LDA logo printing
- Black leather jazz shoes
- Black ankle socks
- Black cross over for winter (optional)
- Full length black leggings for winter (optional)
- Cross band contrast shorts for summer (optional)
Hair to be pulled back off face in a tidy pony tail
*Occasionally tan leather jazz shoes are required for the end of year show
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Contemporary
All levels
- Black wide strap leotard
- Black 3/4 leggings with LDA logo printing
Hair to be pulled back off face in a tidy pony tail
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Tap
All levels
- Any LDA T-shirt or Singlet
- Fitted black pants or shorts
- Tan buckle open tap shoes (low heel) - girls
- Black lace up tap shoes - boys
Hair to be pulled back off face in a tidy ponytail
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Hip Hop
All levels
- Any LDA T-shirt or Singlet
- Black pants or shorts
- Non-marking, clean sneakers - no bare feet
Hair to be pulled back off face in a tidy ponytail
*Specific coloured sneakers may be asked for at the end of year show, usually plain white or plain black.
All uniform is regulation and can be purchased from That's A Wrap.
Lyrical
all levels
- Any tight fitting fitness gear, black preferred
- Foot undies or tan leather jazz shoes
Hair to be pulled back off face in a tidy ponytail
Tracksuits
- Uniform jacket with LDA embroidery.
These are compulsory for students representing LDA at competitions/events, and encouraged for studio camaraderie.
Now What?
Our official supplier is That's A Wrap, 510 Grey Street, Hamilton East; Ph: 07-838 2102 (see map below)
All of our uniform, and additional dance wear, is available to purchase.
OR
second hand through our 'LDA Second Hand Dance Wear' Facebook group.