Uniform Requirements

Confident Kids Performing Arts School requires specific uniforms and clothing, depending on the class or the performance.

Some of the reasons we strongly support uniform include:

  • A sense of belonging and inclusion: This is something we strongly believe in at Confident Kids and Inspire Academy. Wearing a uniform encourages students to feel part of the team. As children get older, it also ensures all students in the class are equal and there are no complexities when it comes to what students are wearing.
  • Dance and class safety: The correct footwear is essential for safe classes and must be worn each week. Correct attire also ensures partner work is safer and students can move safely in their work. Denim, casual dresses and restrictive clothing is strictly not to be worn in class.
  • Teacher correction and feedback: For many classes it is important teachers can see how each student is moving their body in order to give the best corrections and feedback possible. Wearing oversized clothing makes this very difficult for our teachers.


Please note, students do not need to change if attending multiple classes in a row. For example, if they wear ballet attire but also take Jazz class, a change of shoes only, is absolutely acceptable.

Free Trials

If your child is taking part in a free trial, they are not required to wear a uniform. We ask that students wear clothes that are comfortable to move in and bare feet. Leggings or pants and a singlet are a great option. For students with long hair, please ensure this is tied back. We also recommend no jewellery.

Uniform for Students in Prep - Grade 5

The Confident Kids uniform can be purchased at reception, via your portal, or on our second-hand uniform Facebook page (in your Welcome email). 

HAIR – Please tie hair up for ALL classes.

JEWELLERY – NO jewellery please – especially no necklaces or dangly earrings (studs are ok)

Confident Kids uniform

Uniform Options

Option One:

Any black leggings/bike shorts from home. Any Confident Kids branded t-shirt. If wearing pants from home, please ensure that there are no pockets and that they are easy to move in.

Option Two:

Any Confident Kids branded clothing. Please check out our range at reception.

  • T-Shirt Blue or Pink: $38.00
  • Singlet (Racer Back and Loose Fit): $38.00
  • Hooded Jacket: $65.00
  • Shorts: $40.00
  • Leggings (3/4 length): $48.00

Uniform for Students in Grade 6 - Year 12

The Inspire Academy uniform can be purchased at reception, via your portal, or on our second-hand uniform Facebook page (in your Welcome email). 

HAIR – Please tie hair up for ALL classes.

JEWELLERY – NO jewellery please – especially no necklaces or dangly earrings (studs are ok)

Inspire academy uniform

Option One:

Any black leggings/bike shorts from home. Any Inspire Academy branded t-shirt. If wearing pants from home, please ensure that there are no pockets and that they are easy to move in.

Option Two:

Any Inspire Academy branded clothing. Please check out our range at reception.

  • T-shirt: $42.00
  • Hooded Jacket: $70.00
  • Shorts: $45.00
  • Leggings (full length): $ 48.00

Shoe Requirements

Correct shoes are compulsory for all classes after your trial, this ensures a safer environment for students. Most shoes can be ordered at reception or purchased from your closest Dance Store.

NO SHOES OR SOCKS REQUIRED FOR:

  • Acrobatic classes
  • Teen Screen Acting classes
  • Hip Hop comp crews: You will have specific footwear communicated to you early in the year.


Ballet Shoes

Please ensure shoes are ‘ballet’ shoes, not ballet flats/jiffies.

Ballet Shoes

Ballet Shoes

Required for:

  • Prep – Grade 2: Ballet/Lyrical
  • Grade 3 – 5: Ballet
  • Grade 6+: Ballet


Cost at our studio = $39.00

Tap Shoes

Tap Shoes

Black Mary Jane-style tap shoes.

Required for:

  • All Tap


Cost at our studio (limited to preschool and lower primary sizes) = $65.00

Jazz Shoes

Jazz Shoes

Black leather jazz shoes.

Required for:

  • Prep – Grade 2: Jazz/Hip Hop (also require black runners)
  • Grade 3 – 5: Jazz
  • Grade 6+: Jazz
  • ALL Stage and Screen Students
  • Extension team (also require foot undeez)
  • Performance Team (also require foot undeez)


Cost at our studio = $47.00

Black Runners

Runners

Runners (preferably black).

Required for:

  • Prep – Grade 2: Jazz/Hip Hop (also require jazz shoes)
  • Grade 3 +: Hip Hop
  • ALL B Street Crew


Not available for purchase at our studio.

Foot Undeez

Foot Undeez

Foot Undeez (of student’s preferred style)

Required for:

  • Grade 3 – Grade 5: Contemporary/Lyrical
  • Grade 6+: Contemporary/Lyrical
  • Extension team (also require jazz shoes)
  • Performance Team (also require jazz shoes)


Not currently available for purchase at our studio.

Concert Requirements

These are additional items needed for all classes at concert/performance time, with the exception of our acting, singing and music classes:

BOYS require a black singlet top and black underwear.

GIRLS require the following:

Tan Leotard

Tan Leotard

Tan Leotards – required as part of our Child Protection Policy backstage and during Photo Week

Cost = $19.70

Skin Tone Tights

Convertible Skin Tone Tights

Convertible Skin Tone Tights (for under costumes)

Cost = $15.70

Ready Set Dance Uniform

The following uniform is compulsory for Read Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, Ready Set Acro, and Ready Set Move With Me students. These can be purchased via the studio.

Ready Set Dance Frill Dress

Ready Set Dance, Ballet, and Move With Me Tutu Dress

It’s time to dance with the Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, and Ready Set Move With Me tutu dress. A super fun one-piece tutu dress can be pulled on with ease. 

Cost = $55.00

Ready Set Dance T-Shirt

Ready Set Dance T-Shirt

The Ready Set Dance official T-Shirt

Cost = $35.00

Ready Set Dance Shorts

Ready Set Dance Shorts

Available as a unisex item for Ready Set Dance, Ready Set Ballet, and Ready Set Move With Me.

Cost = $20.00

Ready Set Acro Unitard

Ready Set Acro Unitard

The Ready Set Acro unitard is perfect for acrobatics. 

Cost = $55.00

Ready Set Dance Winter Crossover

Ready Set Winter Crossover

Stay warm during the cooler months with this lightweight crossover.

Cost = $42.00

Ready Set Shoe Requirements

  • Ready Set Dance (with tap): Ballet shoes required PLUS black tap shoes
  • Ready Set Dance (no tap): Ballet shoes required
  • Ready Set Ballet: Ballet shoes required
  • Ready Set Acro: No shoes required
  • Ready Set Move With Me: No shoes required, however ballet shoes are optional.