UNIFORM & FAQ'S
What does my child wear?
A uniform is required for classes at DANCEnergy as listed below. We have a uniform shop which is open every Monday & Wednesday of the first week of the month. The uniform shop is at Hakaru Hall where classes take place.
Ballet
Pre-Primary, Primary: Dusky Pink Chloe Leotard, Dusky Pink skirt, Pink Ballet socks
Grade 1 & 2: Dusky Pink Leotard, Pink Ballet tights
Grade 1 & 2: Low heel Character shoes and Pink ribbon regulation character skirt.
Grade 3,4 & 5: Lilac Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes. Cuban heel Character shoes and Purple ribbon regulation character skirt
Vocational Grades - Navy leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
Intermediate up require demi pointe shoes and a black half Tutu for exam.
All classes to wear regulation pink ballet shoes
Jazz
Intro 1 - Intro 5, Black DANCEnergy Leotard
Elementary Jazz and up - DANCEnergy singlet
All grades DANCEnergy black Tights
OR DANCEnergy hot pants for the summer months
Jazz shoes are required for all classes
Hair must be tied back and away from faces for Jazz and hair is to be in a bun for all ballet classes.
Ballet
Pre-Primary, Primary: Dusky Pink Chloe Leotard, Dusky Pink skirt, Pink Ballet socks
Grade 1 & 2: Dusky Pink Leotard, Pink Ballet tights
Grade 1 & 2: Low heel Character shoes and Pink ribbon regulation character skirt.
Grade 3,4 & 5: Lilac Leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes. Cuban heel Character shoes and Purple ribbon regulation character skirt
Vocational Grades - Navy leotard, pink tights, ballet shoes and pointe shoes.
Intermediate up require demi pointe shoes and a black half Tutu for exam.
All classes to wear regulation pink ballet shoes
Jazz
Intro 1 - Intro 5, Black DANCEnergy Leotard
Elementary Jazz and up - DANCEnergy singlet
All grades DANCEnergy black Tights
OR DANCEnergy hot pants for the summer months
Jazz shoes are required for all classes
Hair must be tied back and away from faces for Jazz and hair is to be in a bun for all ballet classes.
Will there be exams?
Jazz - External examinations through the American Jazz Dance Affiliation will be available to all children who enrol in Jazz classes. Jazz exams this year will be held early in Term 3. Jazz exams are held in Mangawhai.
Ballet - RAD examinations will be available to all ballet students. Ballet exams will be held in Warkworth.
Candidates will be entered into examinations at the discretion of DANCEnergy.
Both the American Jazz Dance Affiliation and Royal Academy of Dancing charge a fee for candidates to sit their examination.
All examinations will be optional. If you choose for your child to participate in examinations, please be aware of the commitment as children cannot miss classes leading up to an exam.
Children wishing to sit ballet exams from Grade 2 upwards are required to take 2 technique classes per week.
All exam candidates will be required to attend the holiday course programme in the July School holidays, this is compulsory. Ballet students may also be required to attend classes in Glenfield to familiarise themselves with the exam venue.
Ballet - RAD examinations will be available to all ballet students. Ballet exams will be held in Warkworth.
Candidates will be entered into examinations at the discretion of DANCEnergy.
Both the American Jazz Dance Affiliation and Royal Academy of Dancing charge a fee for candidates to sit their examination.
All examinations will be optional. If you choose for your child to participate in examinations, please be aware of the commitment as children cannot miss classes leading up to an exam.
Children wishing to sit ballet exams from Grade 2 upwards are required to take 2 technique classes per week.
All exam candidates will be required to attend the holiday course programme in the July School holidays, this is compulsory. Ballet students may also be required to attend classes in Glenfield to familiarise themselves with the exam venue.
