Acrobatics & Aerial Hoop Uniform

Arrival / Warm-Up / Cool Down Attire (In addition to class attire)

BDPA-branded studio t-shirt only (past BDPA show t-shirts are acceptable) (compulsory)

BDPA-branded zip-up jacket or hoodie only (compulsory)

BDPA- Branded black leggings or Plain black fitted leggings only (may be worn throughout the class), (optional) 

BDPA- Branded Plain black cuff-bottom joggers or own plain black cuff joggers only (no wide-leg joggers, as these are a trip hazard), (optional) 

Any items worn to class that are not part of the class uniform must be removed when the teacher requests it.

Arrival / Warm-Up / Cool Down Attire: Must be removed at the request of the teacher

Safety Wear

Gel knee pads (Acro only)

Hand Guards (Hoop only)

Contemporary socks (Hoop only)

Jewellery Policy

Please remove all jewellery, watches, and ear or body piercings before class. These items can pose a safety risk and may restrict movement. Small stud earrings may be permitted only if securely covered with a plaster. 

Female Class Uniform 

Bottoms: Plain black fitted dance lycra shorts (not sports shorts) (compulsory)

Top: Full plain Black leotard  (compulsory)

Tights: Footless nude tights (optional, but strongly recommended during colder months to keep muscles warm and prevent cramps) 

Footwear: Barefoot only (no socks of any kind) (compulsory) 

Hair: (compulsory)

Shoulder length and below – Low secure bun

Shorter hair – Half up, half down, or plaits/braids

Male Class Uniform

Bottoms: Plain black PE-style shorts, black unitard or black male footless dance tights (compulsory)

Top: Plain black fitted vest top (long enough to tuck in) (compulsory)

Footwear: Barefoot only (no socks or any kind) (compulsory) 

Hair: (compulsory)

Shoulder length and below – Low bun 

Shorter hair – Half up, half down, or plaits/braids 

Male Safety Wear: Athletic jockstrap required from the start of puberty and up (recommended to prevent testicular torsion from happening)