Dance uniform
Kit list.
All pupils attending classes must wear Clifford Studios uniform. This is for a number of reasons; primarily so they can move and get the most out of their classes.
Teachers need to be able to see the lines of the students' bodies in order to ensure proper technique is being learned from the start of their training. Furthermore, putting on uniform and doing hair puts the students in the right frame of mind for class, marking it out as something different to everyday activities.
Hair is especially important for students to be able to see and specifically learn turns (where the head is whipped round) and other head movements without hindrance.
Pupils should arrive at class wearing their uniform. Tap shoes + Ballet shoes should be changed into at class and never worn outside as this ruins the soles/taps. All uniform must be clearly named. Unnamed uniform cannot be returned to the right owner and we cannot take responsibility for items lost that are unnamed.
Specific requirements for each class can be found below and all items can be purchased at our shop when we have a Front Desk presence (found on the Contact Us page).
Second hand uniform is available through the school and purely for the benefit of the parents and pupils. Secondhand items are posted on the noticeboard at the studio.
Uniform requirements.
Hop + Skip
- Burgundy Skirt
- Burgundy Leotard
- Black Tap shoes
- Pink Ballet shoes
- Pink socks or tights
- Crossover (optional)
OR
- CS branded t shirt
- Black shorts (child's own)
- White socks
- Black Tap shoes
- White Ballet shoes
Pre-Primary + Primary Ballet
- Burgundy Skirt
- Burgundy Leotard
- Black Tap shoes
- Pink Ballet shoes
- Pink socks or tights
- Crossover (optional)
OR
- CS branded t shirt
- Black shorts (child's own)
- White socks
- Black tap shoes
- White Ballet shoes
Jump + Grades 1 - 3 Modern + Tap
- Burgundy vest letoard
- Black stirrup leggings or shorts
- Black socks
- Black Tap shoes
- Crossover (optional)
- Raglan top printed (optional)
OR
- CS branded t shirt
- Black shorts (child's own)
- White socks
- Black tap shoes
Grades 1 - 3
Ballet
- Burgundy vest leotard
- Pink socks or tights
- Pink Ballet Shoes
- Crossover (optional)
- Raglan top printed (optional)
OR
- CS branded t shirt
- Black shorts (child's own)
- White socks
- White Ballet shoes
Grade 4 upwards
Modern + Tap
- Black camisole leotard
- Black stirrup leggings or footless tights
- Black socks
- Tap shoes
- Raglan top printed (optional)
OR
- White t shirt
- Black shorts (child's own)
- Black socks
- Black Tap shoes
Grade 4 upwards Ballet
- Black camisole leotard
- Pink tights
- Pink Ballet shoes
- Raglan top printed (optional)
OR
- White t shirt
- Black shorts (child's own)
- White socks
- White Ballet shoes
Extras
- Clifford Studios Zip Up Jumper
- Clifford Studios grey Raglan top (up to 12yrs)
- Crossover printed/unprinted
- Pin Pouch filled/unfilled
- Burgundy/Black Hairband
- Nude seamless clear back bra top
- Foot thongs
Uniform and kit returns.
- Any items ordered without having been tried on at the front desk first will not be eligible for return or refund.
- Those that have been tried on, and are found to be defective or damaged may be returned within 14 days for exchange only.
- Returns are valid only for items where the packaging and contents have not been used or damaged. For this reason CS recommends all new shoes should be tried on first on top of a protective floor covering and dancewear is tried on over underwear.
- Refunds are only available when an equivalent replacement is unavailable and the customer does not wish to exchange for another product.
- If the customer orders the wrong size, there will be a fee of £2.50 to return the item for the correct size. This covers the p&p required to make the return.
- If Clifford Studios orders the wrong size, the customer will not be charged the return fee.
Presentation.
Jewellery, including watches, should not be worn in class. This is for both aesthetic and health + safety reasons. Hair should be styled neatly off the face for class, either in a bun or plait(s).
Watch our video to find out the best way to do a bun. Clifford Studios Pin Pouches – to keep all your grips, hair bands, pins and nets in one place – are available to purchase.
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