Grade 2 Uniform Requirements

For Girls:

Leotard: Purple, sleeveless, sleeveless (e.g., Bloch Overture Odetta or similar approved style).
Tights: Theatrical pink ballet tights.
Shoes: Pink canvas ballet shoes with pink elastic.
Character Skirt: Black with deep purple ribbons, with hem below the knee (approx. 3 inches).
Character Shoes: Low-heeled character shoes.

For Boys:

Leotard/T-shirt: White, short-sleeved or sleeveless.
Shorts: Navy or black, well-fitted.
Socks: White socks.
Shoes: White canvas ballet shoes with white elastic.
Character Shoes: Low-heeled character shoes.

General Notes:

Brands: While Bloch and Energetiks are commonly recommended/approved, the RAD emphasizes clean, well-fitting, and appropriate uniform, so check with your local dance school for specific approved suppliers.

Female Hair Style

Key Requirements

Classical Bun: A slick, classical bun is the standard and expected hairstyle for graded and vocational exams, generally placed at the crown or middle-back of the head.

Security: The bun must be securely fastened with a strong hair elastic, hair net, and numerous hairpins to prevent it from coming undone during the exam.

Neatness: Hair should be smoothed back from the face using gel or hairspray, with no part and minimal flyaways.

No Obstructions: The hairstyle must not obscure the candidate's vision or their body lines, allowing the examiner to clearly see the entire body and the execution of movements.

Males Hair Style

For Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) ballet exams, boys' hair should be neat and tidy, kept off the neck, often slicked back or styled short, focusing on a clean, distraction-free look for exams, though specific styles can vary from a simple slicked-back look to neat short cuts that fit within the uniform guidelines, emphasising a polished appearance.

Female Underwear

Underwear / Modesty Items

Skin-coloured high-cut dance briefs

No printed or coloured underwear

Must not show under tights

Grooming Standards

No jewellery

No nail polish

No tattoos or stamps

Clean, natural face (no makeup for Grade 1)