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OSDA Dress Codes 2023-24

Dancers must be in proper dress code for all classes. Option 1 is traditionally feminine while Option 2 is traditionally masculine. If any dancer is uncomfortable with the dress code because of religious, health, or gender expression reasons, please speak with the director and accommodations can be made.

Dancewear must be purchased from a dance supply store, or ordered from the Academy. We do an order at the beginning of each session. RAD Ballet uniform info can be found at the bottom of the page.

Preschool/Primary/Beginner Highland dancers who are not competing can wear black leather ballet shoes instead of highland shoes. If you want to order proper highland shoes, contact the Academy and we will send you a link.

Preschool Ballet

Option 1: pink leotard, pink tights, pink canvas ballet shoes, pink ballet skirts optional

Option 2: white or light pink t-shirt, black shorts, white ankle socks, white canvas ballet shoes

Primary Ballet

Option 1: lilac bodysuit, lilac skirt optional, pink tights & pink canvas ballet shoes OR skin-tone ballet tights & skin-tone canvas ballet shoes

Option 2: white or lilac t-shirt, black shorts or tights, white ankle socks, white canvas ballet shoes

Junior/Elementary/Advanced Ballet

Option 1: black, lilac, purple, marine blue, or teal bodysuit, ballet skirt optional in the same colour options, pink tights & pink canvas ballet shoes OR skin-tone ballet tights & skin-tone canvas ballet shoes

Option 2: white, black, lilac, purple, marine blue, or teal t-shirt, black shorts or tights, white ankle socks, white canvas ballet shoes

Adult Ballet/Contemporary

Comfortable workout clothes, canvas or leather ballet shoes recommended.

Adult Highland

Comfortable workout clothes, leather ballet shoes or highland shoes recommended.

Preschool Highland

Option 1: pink leotard, black or light pink shorts, white knee socks, black highland shoes

Option 2: white or light pink t-shirt, black shorts, white ankle socks, black highland shoes

Primary Highland

Option 1: lilac bodysuit, black or lilac shorts, white knee socks, black highland shoes
Option 2: white or lilac t-shirt, black or lilac shorts, white knee socks, black highland shoes

Beginner/Novice/Intermediate/Premier Highland

Option 1: black, lilac, purple, marine blue, or teal leotard, plain shorts in the same colour options, white knee socks, black highland shoes

Option 2: black, lilac, purple, marine blue, or teal t-shirt or tank top, plain shorts in the same colour options, white knee socks, black highland shoes

Contemporary

Option 1: black, lilac, purple, marine blue, or teal leotard, shorts or leggings in the same colour options, and socks in the same colour options

Option 2: black, lilac, purple, marine blue, or teal t-shirt, shorts or leggings in the same colour options, and socks in the same colour options

Parent & Tot PreDance

Comfortable, moveable clothing (no jeans!) and bare feet or non-slippery socks for both parents and tots!

Colour reference for bodysuits, skirts,

t-shirts, shorts, and leggings!

Dance supplies can be purchased or ordered at the Academy on August 31st from 5pm-8pm.

Please note that we will not be taking orders again until later in the year, so if you need to order something and are unable to come to the Academy on August 31st, please contact us before that date.

RAD Ballet Grade 1-3

Option 1: marine blue uniform bodysuit, floral uniform ballet skirt optional, pink tights & pink canvas ballet shoes OR skin-tone ballet tights & skin-tone canvas ballet shoes

Option 2: white t-shirt, black shorts or tights, white ankle socks, white canvas ballet shoes

RAD Ballet Grade 4-5

Option 1: teal uniform bodysuit, floral uniform ballet skirt optional, pink tights & pink canvas ballet shoes OR skin-tone ballet tights & skin-tone canvas ballet shoes

Option 2: white t-shirt, black tights, white crew socks, white canvas ballet shoes

RAD Ballet Intermediate Foundation (and up)

Option 1: black uniform bodysuit, floral uniform ballet skirt optional, pink tights & pink canvas ballet shoes OR skin-tone ballet tights & skin-tone canvas ballet shoes

Option 2: white t-shirt, black tights, white crew socks, white canvas ballet shoes

To order RAD uniform bodysuits and skirts, please contact the Academy by email or come to one of our registration nights.