Uniforms
Charlesworth Walsh Dance Centre Uniform
Charlesworth Walsh purple zip-up jackets with the school emblem are available for all students. The jackets are warm and cosy, ideal for throwing over in between classes, over uniforms or costumes. These can be ordered new from the Swap Shop via the form obtainable at class.
Ballet - Grade 1
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Pale pink leotard, matching skirt, crossover top – can be purchased from Bloch, Energetiks, the Mother’s Club, other dance outlets and sometimes at Target or Best & Less.
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Pink ballet tights – can be purchased from Bloch, Energetiks, the Mother’s Club or other dance outlets.
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Pink ballet shoes with elastic – can be purchased from Bloch, Energetiks or other dance outlets. Second hand ballet shoes can be purchased from the Mother’s Club.
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Hair must be kept neat and off the face (ponytails, hair clips, headbands).
Ballet - Grade 2 to 4
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Cerise leotard, with matching skirt and crossover top – obtainable at Energetiks or from the Swap Shop.
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Pink ballet tights – can be purchased from Energetiks, Bloch, the Mother’s Club or other dance outlets.
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Pink ballet shoes with elastic or pink ribbons – can be purchased new from Energetiks, Bloch or other dance outlets. Second hand ballet shoes can be purchased from the Mother’s Club.
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Hair must be kept in bun or if short held back with a headband.
Ballet - Grade 5 to 6
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Aubergine leotard, with matching skirt and crossover top – obtainable at Energetiks or from the Swap Shop.
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Pink ballet tights – can be purchased from Energetiks, Bloch, the Mother’s Club or other dance outlets.
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Pink ballet shoes with elastic or pink ribbons – can be purchased new from Energetiks, Bloch or other dance outlets. Second hand ballet shoes can be purchased from the Mother’s Club.
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Hair must be kept in bun or if short held back with a headband.
Intermediate and above
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Navy or black leotard, with matching skirt and crossover top – obtainable at Energetiks or from the Swap Shop.
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Pink ballet tights – can be purchased from Energetiks, Bloch, the Mother’s Club or other dance outlets.
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Pink ballet shoes with elastic or pink ribbons – can be purchased new from Energetiks, Bloch or other dance outlets. Second hand ballet shoes can be purchased from the Mother’s Club.
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Hair must be kept in bun or if short held back with a headband.
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Pointe shoes obtainable from Bloch. Students must assessed by a podiatrist before beginning pointe.
Tap
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Any leotard the student has from other classes is acceptable to wear in class.
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Beige tap shoes – Second hand from the Swap Shop, new from Energetiks or Bloch.
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Hair neatly in a bun or ponytail, if short held back with a headband.
Jazz
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Any leotard the student has from other classes is acceptable to wear in class.
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Black bike shorts or black jazz pants (optional)
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Tan split soled jazz shoes with elastic (not boots) – obtainable second hand from the Swap Shop and new from Energetiks or Bloch.
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Hair neatly in a bun or ponytail, if short held back with a headband.
Recommended Suppliers
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The Swap Shop purchases uniforms at wholesale from Energetiks and sells them at a very small profit to cover costs. To purchase via the Swap Shop, the student can get a form from class and fill it out, this will be the be given to Swap Shop who will organise payment and delivery.
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Energetiks is a fully Australian made full service dance wear supplier with four shops around Melbourne – www.energetiks.com.au
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Bloch is an Australian company that manufacturers overseas, they are a full dance wear supplier with retail shops all over Australia – http://www.bloch.com.au/