Contemporary Uniform

Arrival / Warm-Up / Cool Down Attire - over training wear - BDPA Uniform Only 

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 (may be worn throughout the class), optional 

BDPA - Branded or Plain black cuff-bottom joggers (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.

Warm-Up Wear: Must be removed at the request of the teacher

Safety Wear

Gel knee pads 

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 or full black lycra catsuit (not sports shorts) (optional)

Top: Full plain Black leotard or black catsuit (compulsory)

Tights: Footless nude tights (compulsory)

Footwear: Barefoot, contemporary foot undies, contemporary socks, or flexible jazz shoes (no trampoline or everyday socks) (compulsory)

Contemporary socks may be worn but must be removed if the teacher deems them unsafe for certain class content.

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 footless black male dance tights (compulsory)

Top: Fitted dance vest top or black unitard (long enough to tuck in) (compulsory)

Footwear: Barefoot, contemporary foot undies, contemporary socks, or flexible jazz shoes (no trampoline or everyday socks) (compulsory)

Contemporary socks may be worn but must be removed if the teacher deems them unsafe for certain class content.

Hair: (Compulsory)

Shoulder length and below – Low bun 

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

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