JAYKAYS OFFICAL DANCEWEAR
OUR UNIFORM GUIDES
At Jaykays Dance Company, we believe that dressing for success is an important part of a dancer’s training.
Once enrolled, all students are required to wear the official Jaykays uniform for their classes. Wearing the correct dancewear helps our students feel part of the Jaykays team, encourages a positive and focused attitude towards learning, and supports the high standards we promote throughout our school.
We also encourage dancers to arrive neat, tidy and ready to dance. Hair should be securely tied back, with a classical ballet bun preferred where possible. A slicked-back ponytail or French plaits are also suitable, depending on the class.
For the safety and comfort of everyone in the studio, watches and jewellery should be removed before class, and we ask dancers to avoid long acrylic nails.
Taking pride in how we arrive for class is all part of developing good habits as a dancer — and well-presented dancers are always recognised and celebrated at Jaykays.
CLICK ON YOUR CHILDS CLASS TO JUMP TO THAT UNIFORM
Please make sure you read our final tips at the end before you begin purchasing.
EARLY MOVEMENTS
PRE-SCHOOL DANCER UNIFORM
- Pale pink regulation ballet dress
- Ballet tights
- Ballet socks
- Leather full sole ballet shoes (See tips below)
- Tap shoes (See hack below)
- No vests or t-shirts underneath.
- Pale pink wrapover cardigan is optional.
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
RECEPTION CHILDREN DANCER UNIFORM
- Lilac regulation ballet dress
- Ballet tights
- Ballet socks
- Leather full sole ballet shoes (see tips below)
- Tap shoes (see hack below).
- No vests or t-shirts underneath.
- Lilac wrapover cardigan is optional.
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
TAP SHOE
Hack
HACK! You can swap the black laces in your child’s tap shoes for black elastic. This makes it easy for them to slip on and off in class. As the lady says in the video, this is best done with your child’s feet already in the shoe, so you don’t thread it too tight or too loose.
AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT
Ballet Shoes
Ballet shoes should fit like a glove. They will mould to your child’s feet so there should be no excess or sagging fabric. This can make the teacher and/or examiner think they are not stretching their feet fully. Please refrain from buying supermarket ballet shoes, these are intended for dress-up, not for ballet class.
BALLET, TAP & CONTEMPORARY MODERN
LOWER SCHOOL
BOYS YEAR GROUPS 1-6
- White unitard
- Black shorts
- Black ballet socks
- Black ballet shoes
- Tap Shoes
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
NOTE! From Grade 1 (Year Group 3) students move into the split sole canvas style ballet shoes.
From Grade 2 (Year Group 6) students move into the split sole, full shoe tap shoes.
YEAR GROUP 1 - BALLET & TAP DANCER UNIFORM
- Lilac regulation ballet dress
- Ballet tights
- Ballet socks
- Leather full sole ballet shoes
- Tap shoes
- No vests or t-shirts underneath.
- Lilac wrapover cardigan is optional.
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
PRIMARY DANCER UNIFORM - YEAR GROUP 2
- Aqua regulation ballet dress
- Ballet tights
- Ballet socks
- Leather full sole ballet shoes
- Tap shoes
- Aqua wrapover cardigan is optional.
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
GRADE 1 - GRADE 2 DANCER UNIFORM. FOR YEAR GROUPS 3-6
- Black regulation ballet leotard
- Convertible ballet tights
- Ballet socks
- Split Sole Ballet Shoes
- Tap shoes
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
NOTE! From Grade 1+ (Year Group 3+) students move into the split sole canvas style ballet shoes.
GRADE 2 DANCER TAP SHOE CHANGE. FOR YEAR GROUP 6+
From Grade 2 students move into the split sole, full shoe tap shoes
CONVERTIBLE
Tights
NOTE! In Year 3 students add on Contemporary Modern to their class timetable. For this subject they need convertible ballet tights that allows the student to roll up the tights from the foot and dance bare foot. As the video explains, this also makes it convenient to wear other shoes to class.
BALLET, TAP & CONTEMPORARY MODERN
UPPER SCHOOL
GRADE 3 + DANCER UNIFORM. FOR YEAR GROUPS 7+
- Own style black ballet leotard. When choosing your own style leotard, please ensure it suits your individual body. We should not be able to see bras or sports bras.
- Convertible ballet tights
- Ballet socks
- Split Sole Ballet shoes
- Split Sole Full Tap shoes
- Black wrap skirt is optional.
- Some students also like to wear black convertible ballet tights at this age, but they will always need pink for exams.
- Please provide a dance bag for dance shoes.
Pointe Shoes
From Grade 3 the Jaykays teaching team will start to introduce pre-pointe work into ballet class. This will grow into it’s own designated class as students move onto Grade 4 and can be fitted for their first pair of pointe shoes. There is a lot to consider when deciding if a student is ready to go en pointe. They need to have built up the necessary strength in their feet, have a strong core, be resilient, have the dedication to practice, and furthermore the maturity to dance safely.
FREESTYLE & ACRO DANCE
UPPER & LOWER SCHOOL
BABY, PRIMARY & JUNIOR - Year GROUPS 1-6
- Black catsuit, black leather
- Pull on jazz shoes
- Optional Jaykays t-shirt, hoodie and / or zip up top. (No brightly coloured/patterned alternative t-shirts or hoody’s to be worn during class.)
PRE-INTER, INTER & SENIOR - Year 7+
- Own choice black leotard
- Black full length leggings (Please ensure the black leggings are made from the active-wear fabric and not cotton as these are easily ripped or get mis-shapened.)
- Black pull on jazz shoes.
- Optional Jaykays t-shirt, hoodie and / or zip up top. (No brightly coloured/patterned alternative t-shirts or hoody’s to be worn during class.)
BOYS - Year GROUPS 1-13
- Black leggings, shorts or jogging bottoms
- Jaykays t-shirt
- Jaykays Hoodie optional
- Black leather pull on jazz shoes.
CONTEMPORARY
UPPER & LOWER SCHOOL
YEAR GROUP 5+
- Own black leotard
- Black leggings or black convertible dance tights
- Bare feet or socks.
BOYS YEAR GROUP 5+
- Black leggings, shorts or jogging bottoms
- Jaykays t-shirt
- Bare feet or socks.
CONTEMPORARY
Dance Socks
DID YOU KNOW There are some dance brands that have produced socks for contemporary dance with grips on the sole of the foot to provide stability for dancers as they turn and jump.
BLOCHSOX™ gives you stability in your turns, support in your jumps and perfection in your lines. A cutting-edge dance sock designed for dancers to push boundaries with equal comfort and support.
MUSICAL THEATRE
UPPER & LOWER SCHOOL
GIRLS YEAR GROUPS 1-5
- Black full length leggings (Please ensure the black leggings are made from the active-wear fabric and not cotton as these are easily ripped or get mis-shapened.)
- Jaykays t-shirt and/or hoodie / zip up top.
- Black pull on jazz shoes.
BOYS YEAR GROUPS 1-5
- Black shorts, joggers or leggings
- Jaykays t-shirt and/or hoodie /zip up top.
- Black pull on jazz shoes.
FINAL TIPS
Hair &
GROOMING
We really do like our dancers to attend class well-groomed, and we would love for their hair to be in a classical ballet bun. We understand that this is not always possible, especially if your child has a 4.30pm class, but a neat slick back pony tail, or French plaits would also be suitable. Well dressed and neatly groomed students will be acknowledged and rewarded. Please avoid wearing watches, jewellery or long acrylic nails.
PANTS & THINGS!
Colourful, patterned, short style pants and knickers really do not look very nice underneath ballet dresses and leotards. Especially for exams and shows. Plain white high cut knickers would be suitable, and you can also buy underwear specifically for dance that is skin coloured (available in a range skin tones) and cut to sit underneath leotards discreetly.
SECOND HAND SHOES
Be careful when buying second hand. Jazz shoes and ballet shoes in particular mould to a foot and therefore become very unique to that individual according to the previous owner’s foot shape. Tap shoes taps can also become worn down with use.
BUYING ONLINE
Be careful when buying new online. There are so many dance brands, and may of them are European or American where the sizing can vary incredibly. Please check the size guides provided carefully.
SUPERMARKET BALLET SHOES
Please refrain from buying supermarket ballet shoes, these are intended for dress-up, not for ballet class.
SIZING CHART
Use the sizing charts below to help you find the right fit for Jaykays branded uniform and general UK dancewear.
Please note that sizing can vary between brands, so we always recommend checking the individual brand’s sizing chart, where available, before placing your order.
