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UNIFORM

 

The regulation ISTD uniform detailed below is required for all

exam candidates and must be worn for all exam coaching classes.

 

For all other classes, leotards of the correct colour, ballet tights or socks, leather

or canvas ballet shoes with elastic, ballet cardigans and skirts should be worn.

 

 Primary

Female: 'Enrico' style cotton lycra leotard in Kingfisher Blue with matching ISTD nylon skirt,

pink ballet socks and pink satin ballet shoes with ribbons.

Male: White leotard or t-shirt with black shorts, white socks, black or white shoes with elastic.

 

 Grades 1- 3

Female: Cotton lycra leotard in Kingfisher Blue, pink ballet tights and pink satin ballet shoes with ribbons.

Male: White leotard or t-shirt with black tights and white socks

(to be worn over tights at Grades 1-6), black or white shoes with elastic.

 

 Grades 4 - 6

Female:  Cotton lycra leotard in purple, pink ballet tights and pink satin ballet shoes with ribbons.

 Male: White leotard or t-shirt with black tights and white socks

(to be worn over tights at Grades 1-6), black or white shoes with elastic.

 

 Intermediate Foundation and Intermediate

Female: Navy blue cotton lycra leotard, pink ballet tights, soft-blocked or unblocked

pink satin shoes with ribbons and blocked shoes for pointe work.

Male: White sleeveless or short-sleeved leotard with tights or unitard, white socks

to be worn over tights, black or white ballet shoes with elastic.

 

 Advanced 1 and Advanced 2

Female: Black cotton lycra leotard, pink ballet tights, soft-blocked pink satin shoes and

blocked shoes for pointe work. Tutu skirt optional for Advanced 2 solo.

Male: White sleeveless or short-sleeved leotard with tights or unitard, white socks

to be worn over tights, black or white ballet shoes with elastic.

 

Ballet Aims

Children and students are encouraged to acquire a sound basic technique combined with an understanding of co-ordination and musical interpretation which are the essentials of a pure classical training. Numerous outstanding teachers, and classical dancers in major international ballet companies, have been wholly trained within the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabi. The syllabi have been carefully developed in order to provide a fully comprehensive training both for children and young adults who wish to dance for pleasure and for those interested in a professional training and, therefore, wishing to study for the Major Grade Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced 1 and Advanced 2 examinations.

 

Children's Examinations in Ballet
These have been devised to provide a worthwhile sense of achievement both for children and young adults who dance for recreation and for children hoping to pursue a career in classical ballet. There are seven Grades ranging from Primary to Grade 6, all of which progressively develop a child's technical ability and understanding, giving him or her, a sense of dance, poise and an understanding of its relation to music. For each Grade the candidate is required to perform one of the set dances or classical variations appropriate for that level.

 

Major Examinations in Ballet
These may be entered in a choice of two categories and provides a sound and well constructed build-up of technique and the artistic qualities so vital for this demanding profession. The major syllabi are designed to benefit both students aspiring to dance professionally and also those wishing to enter the teaching profession. Students aged 25 years and over may be examined as 'Mature' candidates.