School Aged Uniforms
Free Trials
If your child is taking part in a free trial, they are not required to wear a uniform.
We ask that students wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and bare feet.
Leggings or pants and a singlet are a great option.
All Students
We have always believed that dance, and the performing arts should be accessible for all.
While we strongly encourage all children to come in uniform, we do understand there may be a delay being able to purchase uniforms, or times where this is difficult. We offer a number of options at different price points in hope that families will choose the option that is best for them.
Some of the reasons ask students to attend in uniform include:
A SENSE OF BELONGING AND INCLUSION
This is something we strongly believe in at Confident Kids and Inspire Academy. Wearing a uniform encourages students to feel part of the team. As children get older it also ensures all students in the class are equal and there are no complexities when it comes to what students are wearing.
DANCE AND CLASS SAFETY
The correct footwear is essential for safe classes and must be worn each week. Correct attire also ensures partner work is safer and students can move safely in their work. Denim, casual dresses and restrictive clothing is strictly not to be worn in class.
TEACHER CORRECTION AND FEEDBACK
For many classes it is important teachers can see how each student is moving their body in order to give the best corrections and feedback possible. Wearing oversized clothing makes this very difficult for our teachers.
UNIFORM OPTIONS FOR ALL SCHOOL AGE CLASSES
(footwear outlined below)
All classes require one of the following:
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Option 1 - Confident Kids or Inspire Academy Uniform Items
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Option 2 - Confident Kids or Inspire Academy top or t-shirt with black pants/leggings/shorts
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Option 3 - Any all plain black clothing from home
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Option 4 (ballet only - however they can also wear option 1-3) - black leotard, black wrap skirt and ballet tights
For exam day (if taking part in exams):
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Ballet Exam students will require black leotard, black circle skirt and ballet tights
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Jazz and Tap Exam students will require black leotard, black bike shorts and flesh coloured tights.
IMPORTANT
Strictly no jeans, restrictive clothing or pants/shorts will pockets (as this is a risk for partner work).
Tops should also not be restrictive but fitted enough to ensure staff can give appropriate feedback
(eg no oversized t-shirts).
SHOES
We will be stocking black jazz shoes and ballet shoes in the near future, however for those wanting to purchase now, dance shoes are available from the Dance Shops listed below.
PREP - GRADE 2
Classical/Lyrical - Leather or Canvas Ballet Shoes - no jiffies please
Jazz/Hip Hop - Black Jazz Shoes (split sole) AND runners (ideally black but colour is also ok!)
Acrobatics/Circus - No shoes required
Stage and Screen - Black Jazz Shoes (split sole)
GRADE 3 +
Classical Ballet - Leather or Canvas Ballet Shoes - no jiffies please
Jazz - Black Jazz Shoes (split sole)
Tap - Black Tap Shoes
Contemporary/Lyrical - "Foot thongs" or "foot undeeze"
Hip Hop - Runners or Hip Hop Runners if preferred (ideally black but colour is also ok)
B Street Crew - Runners or Hip Hop Runners if preferred (ideally black but colour is also ok)
Acrobatics/Dance Cirque - No shoes required
Stage and Screen - Black Jazz Shoes (split sole)
Screen Team - No shoes required
Extension Team - Black Jazz Shoes (split sole) AND "Foot thongs" or "foot undeeze"
Performance Team - TBC - likely black jazz shoes - however to be confirmed.
Hip Hop Competition Crews - Black Runners
HAIR
For all classes students are required to have their hair pulled back off their face for safety.
It is highly encouraged for acrobatics students with long hair wear hair in a bun for safety. This does not need to be a perfect concert bun, just secured safety.
JEWELLERY
We also ask that students please do not wear jewellery for safety (stud earrings are ok).
WHERE TO BUY
CONFIDENT KIDS/INSPIRE ACADEMY BRANDED UNIFORMS
Confident Kids and Inspire Academy branded uniforms are available at our studio reception during class times. Please note, sizes are smaller than regular sizes. We recommend purchasing one to two sizes larger. We can help you with this at reception.
NON-BRANDED UNIFORMS
Leotards and black clothing can be purchased from shops like Kmart, Target and Best and Less.
SHOES
We will soon be stocking these at our studio. We encourage you to buy correct shoes from Dance Stores, whether online or in person. It is important dance shoes are good quality, correctly made and correctly fitted.
Some local dance stores that have our uniform list are:
Total Dance Australia
4/14 Hamersley Dr,
Clyde North VIC 3978
0480205434
production@total-dance-aus.com
Energetiks Fountain Gate
Shop 1174
Westfield Fountain Gate Shopping Centre
352 Prices Highway
Narre Warren VIC 3805
(03) 9704 1655
Of course, any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out! :)
