What to Wear
We don’t expect you to rush and buy special clothing when trying out classes for the first time, but for students who are regularly attending classes, recommendations of what to wear can be found in the relevant sections below (click to expand).
We have a ‘no outdoor shoe’ policy in the Studios. This is partly to protect the floors but, more importantly, to protect other users. We have students lying on the floor for certain classes and many disabled students who are on the floor a lot and at risk of picking up infections. To minimize this risk we ask you not to wear shoes into the studios that have been worn outside at any point.
What to wear for Ballet
Girls
- Ballet bun (for grade 1 and above)
- Leotard (and Ballet skirt for Primary)
- Ballet tights (convertible)
- Ballet shoes
Boys
- T-shirt and shorts or Ballet leggings (Black)
- Ballet socks and black Ballet shoes
What to wear for Tap Dance
- Hair off face
- Tight moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Tap shoes
What to wear for Modern
- Hair off face
- Tight moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Barefoot
What to wear for Singing
- Hair off face
- moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Clean INDOOR shoes (shoes that are only worn in the studio)
What to wear for Drama
- Hair off face
- moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Clean INDOOR shoes (shoes that are only worn in the studio)
What to wear for Street Dance
- Hair off face
- moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Clean INDOOR shoes (shoes that are only worn in the studio)
What to wear for Acrobatics and Cheerleading
- Hair off face
- tight moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Barefoot
What to wear for Stretch & Tech classes
- Hair off face
- tight moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Barefoot
What to wear for Infant Musical Theare
- Hair off face
- tight moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Barefoot
What to wear for Junior and Senior Dance
- Hair off face
- tight moveable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Barefoot
What to wear for Holiday Workshops
- Loose comfortable clothing (no denim, skirts or dresses)
- Clean indoor shoes (worn only in the Studios)
What to wear for MTC Shows and Performances
Very often for shows and performances, students should have Mushroom Theatre Company uniform:
- MTC Polo Shirt (Black)
- MTC Hoodie (Red) may be wanted for outdoor performances
MTC Uniform
Dancewear
Jenna can order dancewear (leotards, shoes etc) for you – please call or ask at Reception for more information. Online ordering for Dacenwear will be available soon.
Shoes
We have a cupboard full of shoes that their owners out-grew. We simply ask for a donation to the Charity, Equal People Performing Arts.