Dress Code
While it is compulsory to adhere to the dress code we don’t recommend buying any dancewear until you’re certain your child wants to continue with their chosen lessons, therefore we usually lend everything your child needs for the first few weeks and then you can start to gradually purchase their own.
The uniform can either be new from our online school shop or second-hand, direct from school, where available, at VERY reasonable prices.
Once you’ve bought an item, either new or second-hand you can swap it for free in our second-hand collection once outgrown.
Children are allowed to wear leotards until they’ve outgrown them. They don’t have to purchase a new leotard because they’ve progressed to the next grade and we will lend leotards for the exam if the previous colour still fits.
Inclusivity is at the very core of our ethos and we will always do our best to help out in cases of financial difficulty.
If it is your first time dancing with us, leggings and a full length top, or something of a similar style to our uniform is acceptable.
*Our dress code is based on the required uniform for exams and therefore once you’ve purchased it, there will be no extra expense for dancewear for the exam.
First Steps, Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet, Tap, Jazz
Option 1: Pink skirted leotard,
Ballet tights or socks to match skin tone,
Ballet shoes to match skin tones
*Black low heeled Tap shoes
Black split soled, slip on Jazz shoes
Option 2: Pale blue leotard
Grey leggings,
Black socks,
Black ballet shoes
Black low-heeled Tap shoes
Black split soled, slip on Jazz shoes
Grades 1-3 Ballet and Tap
Option 1: Lilac leotard with centre gather neckline
Ballet tights or socks to match skin tone,
Ballet shoes to match skin tone
Black low heeled Tap shoes
Jazz: Leotard as above
Black leggings or shorts
Black split soled, slip on Jazz shoes
Option 2: Red round neck leotard
Black leggings or shorts
Black socks,
Black ballet shoes
Black low-heeled Tap shoes
Jazz :split soled, slip on Jazz shoes
Grades 4&5 Ballet and Tap and Jazz
As above, leotards for Option 1 and 2 are Navy or Purple.
Grade 6+ Ballet Tap and Jazz
As above except leotards are the students choice.
Acro and Contemporary all levels
Same leotard as ballet, Tap Jazz,
Black leggings or shorts
Bare feet or grippy socks
Street Dance and Musical Theatre
SCTS T-shirt
Plain Black Leggings, joggers or shorts OR SCTS joggers or shorts.
Trainers for Street Dance, Black split soled slip on Jazz shoes for Musical Theatre
Warm ups
ALL CLASS WARM UPS SHOULD BE WITH SPTA LOGO OR PLAIN BLACK.
Ballet Cardigans can be purchased through the school.
Ballet cardigans only are allowed for warming up for ballet, although plain black leggings are allowed at the beginning of class when the weather is cold.
Uniform can be purchased via the links within the 'PARENTS' section of the website or by using the button below.
Wearing ballet shoes and tights that match skin tone enhances the leg line, creating a seamless, elongated look that highlights a dancer's form and technique. Offering a range of tones promotes diversity and inclusivity, ensuring all dancers feel represented, fostering a more welcoming and equitable environment in ballet.
Here at Steel City Theatre Stars we stock a variety of tonal dancewear. This can be purchased from our online shop. Please ask should you require any help.