2025 uniform & shoes
At Vital Movement Studios we believe that wearing studio uniforms give students a sense of belonging to our family as well as creating an identity for our studio in the greater community. Dance is a discipline, and our uniform is designed to put all students in the correct frame of mind as well as diminishing economic and social barriers between students. Correct uniform must always be worn. Teachers must be able to see the dancer’s body outline clearly in order to make proper corrections on posture, alignment, safe dance practices and technique.
Vital Movement Studios promotes inclusivity and acceptance for all students. Students can choose their preferred uniform for each style regardless of gender, this includes concert costumes. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions.
You can order VMS uniform, tights, shoes and accessories through your parent portal store. Simply log in and select ‘Shop’ > ‘Store’ to view the full range.
2025 UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS
JAZZ/TAP/LYRICAL/ CONTEMPORARY
Students must wear the new 2025 VMS uniform and can choose out of any of the outfits/styles pictured below. U13 & U15 classes can wear their own black 3/4 leggings as we currently do not have this style available. Students must wear tights with shorts.
HIP HOP
Students must wear a VMS t-shirt/singlet/crop top. They can pair it with either VMS shorts or leggings, or their own black track pants or 3/4 leggings if preferred.
ACROBATICS
Students must wear the new 2025 VMS uniform and can choose out of any of the outfits/styles pictured below except for the regular fit t-shirt. We recommend the biketard as the best option for spotting and safety reasons.
OPEN CLASSES
Open students are encouraged to wear VMS uniform, however you can wear any plain black dance or active wear to all Open classes.
ADULT CLASSES
Adult students are encouraged to wear VMS uniform, however you can wear any suitable dance or active wear to all adult classes.
BOYS
Male students are required to wear a VMS t-shirt or singlet, paired with their own plain black bottoms including bike shorts or leggings, or plain black basketball shorts/track pants for hip hop.
Boys Ballet uniform below*
READY SET DANCE UNIFORM
The uniform for all three Ready Set classes remains the same as 2024. Please click here for details.
SIZING
There are a variety of sample sizes available to try on in the foyer. Some sizes run big, especially the sweaters and hoodies so we strongly suggest trying some on before ordering.
To view the size charts for VMS uniform CLICK HERE
ORDERS
Orders can take 4-6 weeks to arrive and you will be notified when they are ready to collect from the studio.
The current order for the new VMS uniform is due no later than Saturday 22nd February. All subsequent orders will be placed when we reach 20 items or more for printing.
BALLET UNIFORM
Students are required to wear the Ballet uniform for all Ballet classes regardless of whether they are consecutive with other styles on that day. However, they can stay in their Ballet uniform for their other classes if you would like to only purchase one uniform. Or they can choose to take off their Ballet skirt and put any of the VMS uniform items over the top of their leotard when they change shoes for their next class.
Primary, Grade 1, Grade 2
CLOTHING
‘Energetiks CL04’ mulberry sleeveless leotard
Mulberry crossover top and wrap skirt (optional)
Nude footed studio tights
SHOES
‘MDM Elemental’ pink leather ballet shoes, or equivalent in leather
Grade 3 & above
CLOTHING
‘Energetiks’ CL04 Black sleeveless leotard (or equivalent)
Black wrap skirt & crossover (optional)
Nude footed studio tights
Adult students may wear any dance or active wear clothing
SHOES
‘MDM Elemental’ pink leather ballet shoes, or equivalent in split sole leather
Boys
Plain white short-sleeve, cotton t-shirt
Black dance pants or dance shorts
SHOES
· Black split sole leather Ballet shoes
SHOES
Jazz shoes
U8 / U10 / U13 / U15
Tan jazz shoes - ‘MDM Protract’ leather or equivalent
OPEN
Monday & Wednesday Open require both tan and black jazz shoes - ‘MDM Protract’ leather or equivalent
ADULT
Black jazz shoes - ‘MDM Protract’ leather or equivalent
Tap shoes
U8
Tan tap shoes – ‘Bloch’ Tap On’s
U10 / U13
Tan tap shoes – ‘Slicks’ or ‘Bloch’ Tap On’s
U15
Tan tap shoes - Preferred brand is ‘Slicks’ or can also wear ‘Bloch’ Showtappers
OPEN
Tan & Black tap shoes required for all Open classes. Preferred brands for low black shoes are ‘Bloch’ tap flex, and for tan shoes ‘Slicks’ brand.
ADULT
Black tap shoes for Adult classes – any size heel allowed
Lyrical and contemporary shoes
Capezio Turning Pointe 55 Contemporary shoes or equivalent for all classes
Hip Hop shoes
White volleys (canvas sneakers) or any plain white sneakers
Acrobatics
No footwear required, bare feet only
Boys shoes
JAZZ – ‘BLOCH’ Black Elastaboots (or equivalent)
TAP – ‘Energetiks’ TSC05 Black (or equivalent)
Pointe shoes
All Pointe students must pass a pre-pointe assessment with a qualified Physiotherapist and consult Miss Jacinta BEFORE purchasing pointe shoes. She will advise what you need and where to be fitted