UNIFORM INFORMATION The McDonald College prides itself on being one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country and it is important that our students of all ages understand that it is part of their discipline to come dressed and groomed appropriately for class. All students taking a Classical Ballet class with us must come with their hair in a ballet bun, and boys must look presentable. Below is a list of our Uniform requirements for specific levels.

We are proud to have a strong business relationship with the internationally renowned brand of dance wear BLOCH. The McDonald College and BLOCH have been in partnership for over 30 years and generously provides our families with an exclusive Privilege Card Program which offers discounts on all BLOCH products purchased in-store.

• Pre School students – 5% Pink Discount Card • Preliminary Level and up – 10% Bronze Discount Card

For a list of BLOCH stores in NSW please see below:

YORK STREET 117 York Street, NSW 2000 Tel: (02) 9261 2856

BONDI JUNCTION Shop 2, 25-33 Bronte Rd, Bondi Junction NSW 2022 Tel: (02) 9369 5924

CHARLESTOWN Shop 1090, Charlestown Square, Pearson Street, Charlestown NSW 2290 Tel: (02) 4943 6811

CHATSWOOD Shop 520, , 1 Anderson Street, Chatswood NSW 2067 Tel: (02) 9412 1550

HORNSBY Shop 2063-2069, , 236 Pacific Highway, Hornsby NSW 2077 Tel: (02) 9477 4955

MIRANDA 537 Kingsway Miranda NSW 2228 Australia Tel: (02) 9525 9190

PARRAMATTA Shop 1112A, Westfield Shopping Centre, 159-175 Church St, Parramatta NSW 2150 Tel: (02) 9635 9315

ROUSE HILL GR045, 10-14 Market Lane, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155 Tel: (02) 8882 9415

WARRINGAH MALL Shop 313, Warringah Mall, Condamine Street, Brookvale NSW 2100 Tel: (02) 9905 0088

More information: bloch.com.au PRE SCHOOL BALLET

Our youngest ballerinas are welcome to wear any colour and style of leotard they like. Our only requirement is that our Pre Schoolers wear ballet tights and little ballet shoes to each class so they can move as freely as they like.

• Any leotard/tutu they can move freely in • Ballet shoes – any fabric/style • Ballet stockings – any colour • Hair in a ballet bun RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Girls Uniform

Preliminary, Pre Primary & Primary • Bloch RAD Lilac Leotard (Rosa style) • Bloch RAD Circle Georgette skirt • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) • Optional: Lilac Cross-Over

Grade 1 • Bloch RAD Lilac Leotard (Rosa style) • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) • Optional: Lilac Cross-Over • Bloch Character Skirt (Pink trim) • Flat Heel Character Shoes • EXAM: Berry colour Leotard (Rosa style) RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Grade 2 & 3

Grade 2 & 3 • Bloch RAD Berry Leotard (Rosa style) • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) • Optional: Berry Cross-Over • Optional: Bloch Berry Wrap Skirt

Grade 2 (Character Work) • Bloch Character Skirt - Pink Trim Grade 2 • Flat Heel Character Shoes • EXAM: Berry Leotard (Rosa style)

Grade 3 (Character Work) • Bloch Character Skirt - Purple Trim Grade 3 • Bloch Character Skirt (Purple Trim) • Cuban Heel character shoes • EXAM: Jacaranda colour Leotard (Rosa style) RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Grade 4 & 5

• Bloch RAD Jacaranda Leotard – any style • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings (convertible ballet stockings preferred) • Full-sole Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) • Bloch Character Skirt (Purple Trim) • Cuban Heel Character Shoes • Optional: Jacaranda Cotton Lycra Cross-Over • Optional for stretching: Black Shorts • EXAM: Jacaranda colour Leotard (Rosa style) RAD CLASSICAL BALLET Grade 6 - 8

• Black Leotard – any style • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings (convertible seamless stockings) • Ballet Shoes with Elastic (can be either leather, satin or canvas) • Bloch Character Skirt - purple • Optional: Black Cross-Over • EXAM: Decided by class teacher. Long chiffon skirt to match leotard colour for exam VOCATIONAL LEVEL BALLET Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 2

• Black Leotard - any style • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings (convertible ballet stockings preferred) • Shoes as per RAD requirements • Optional: Tight-Fitting Warm Up Top – any style • Optional for stretching: Black Shorts • EXAM: Black leotard, style to suit student BOYS

Preliminary to Grade 8 • White short-sleeved leotard • Navy tights • White ballet shoes

Vocational Level • White Cotton Lycra Leotard with Cap Sleeves • Black Cotton Lycra Tights • White Socks to Mid-Calf • White Leather/Canvas Ballet Shoes with White Elastic • Support (optional – depends on age) POINTE SHOES

Once your teacher feels you are ready to go en pointe, you will be required to have a pre-pointe assessment at a physiotherapist to deemed in good physical condition to going en pointe.

Once your pre-pointe assessment has been approved, we recommend you purchase your first pair of pointe shoes from Bloch to ensure you are fitted correctly. OPEN CLASSES

Students who participate in an Open Class are welcome to wear any colour and style of leotard they like. Hair must be in a ballet bun. ADA TAP & JAZZ

Pre Primary, Primary & Grade 1 • Bloch RAD Lilac Leotard (Rosa style) • Bloch RAD Circle Georgette skirt • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Tan Split Sole Jazz shoes + Tan Tap Shoes

Grade 2 & 3 • Bloch RAD Berry Leotard (Rosa style) • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Caramel or Black Jazz Shoes • Caramel or Black Tap Shoes

Grade 4 & 5 • Bloch RAD Jacaranda Leotard – any style • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Caramel or Black Jazz Shoes • Caramel or Black Tap Shoes

Bronze, Silver & Gold Star, Bar to Gold and Teachers Elementary • Leotard – colour optional • Bloch Theatrical Pink Ballet Stockings • Caramel or Black Jazz Shoes • Caramel or Black Tap Shoes ALL OTHER CLASSES

Students participating in other classes are encouraged to wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing with breathable fabric, however, there are no set uniform requirements. Room temperatures vary from studio to studio so it is recommended that all students bring a jumper to class during the colder months.

Merchandise items such as water bottles, hoodies and t-shirts are available to purchase from the After Hours reception area.