Uniform at NFAD

What to wear to class?

At the New Forest Academy of Dance, each dance style has a recommended uniform designed for safety, comfort, and freedom of movement. After your trial class, we’ll let you know exactly what’s needed for your child’s chosen classes.

Uniform can be purchased through our shop, and we also hold second-hand uniform sales each term to help make dancewear more affordable.

Pre-Primary students in Uniform

Uniform by age and dance style

Tots, Movers, Pre-Primary and Primary Ballet Uniform

Girls:

  • Marine blue leotard dress

  • Pink ballet tights or socks

  • Pink ballet shoes

Boys

  • NFAD T-shirt

  • NFAD joggers or shorts

  • White socks

  • White ballet shoes

Grade 1 students in NFAD uniform

Grades 1 - 3 Ballet Uniform

Girls:

  • Alice Princess Line short sleeved leotard in navy, with waist band

  • Pink ballet tights or socks

  • Pink ballet shoes

  • Little Ballerina character skirt (blue ribbons)

  • Low heel/Accent character shoes

Boys

  • NFAD T-shirt or white leotard

  • NFAD shorts

  • White socks

  • White ballet shoes

  • Roch Valley Canvas Oxford character shoes

Dancers wearing grade 4 - 8 NFAD ballet uniform

Grades 4-8 Ballet Uniform

Girls:

  • RV Elizabeth leotard in royal blue, with waist band

  • Pink ballet tights

  • Pink ballet shoes

  • Character skirt (blue ribbons)

  • Cuban Heel character shoes

  • Repertoire skirt (RAD Approved circular chiffon in royal blue - grades 6-8 only)

Boys

  • NFAD T-shirt or white leotard

  • Navy ballet tights or shorts

  • White socks

  • White ballet shoes

  • Roch Valley Canvas Oxford character shoes

Pointe shoes at New forest academy of dance

Vocational ballet

Girls:

  • A comfortable leotard that offers support

  • Pink ballet tights or socks

  • Pink ballet shoes

  • Soft blocks or pointe shoes - if approved at the teacher’s disgression, must be professionally fitted

Boys

  • NFAD T-shirt or white leotard

  • Navy ballet tights or shorts

  • White socks

  • White ballet shoes

Adult dance uniform for NFAD

aDULT CLASSES

There is no official uniform for adult dancers at NFAD. Dance is a physical activity so tighter sports clothes are best, as well as a pair of suitable ballet or tap shoes.

We offer a range dance leotards, tights, shorts, shoes and branded such as t-shirts and hoodies in adult sizes, should you wish to purchase them from us.

Musical Theatre and Street Dance Uniform

Musical Theatre and Street Dance

  • NFAD T-shirt or vest

  • NFAD leggings, shorts or joggers

  • Black jazz shoes (Musical theatre)

  • Black trainers (Street)

  • Optional NFAD Hoodie

Tap dance uniform

Tap Dance

  • NFAD T-shirt

  • NFAD leggings, joggers or shorts

  • Black Timestep tap shoes

  • Optional NFAD hoodie

NFAD Contemporary Uniform

Contemporary

  • NFAD T-shirt, racer vest or crop-top

  • NFAD leggings, joggers or shorts

  • Optional NFAD Hoodie