Primary 3
Updated June 6, 2026
Because many of our students are enrolled in Acro, the hairstyle for ALL Primary Level students is two LOW ‘SPACE BUNS’ instead of a single Ballet Bun.
YOUR CHILD REQUIRES A HAIRNET FOR EACH BUN. Hairnets are a must to keep the buns in place. We have hairnets for sale in the lobby (50 cents each; just leave payment inside the canister) or you can buy them in any drugstore/Walmart etc.
This is a helpful video on how to do a SINGLE Ballet bun. Remember that you are doing 2 buns with a part down the middle.
Start at 4:00 minutes if you can do a good ponytail!
PLACEMENT: The buns must be LOWER than the crown of your child’s head. If they are too high, your child will have difficulty executing such elements as front rolls, headstands and tripods.
Bobby Pins? Hairpins?
Hairpins are a must for buns. Bobby pins will work their way out and not hold.
Bobby pins are a must for securing hairpieces. Hairpins won’t grip the hair piece and will slide out. Cross two bobby pins in an ‘X’ to secure a hair piece. Repeat until the hairpiece feels secure.
Trust us on this one!
Picture Day: Makeup is not necessary for Picture Day. Your child should look as they normally do. A little powder on the forehead will control shine.
Recital: Makeup is a fun part of the theatrical world and being ‘stage-ready’ and we encourage our dance families to enjoy the experience. Stage lighting washes out facial features and without a little extra colour, performers look featureless.
- Powder on forehead to combat shine
- Blush on cheeks (pink)
- Lipstick (pink)
- Eye Makeup: mascara is problematic for most children, so unless you know your child can handle it, please do not apply it. A little soft brown or grey eyeliner and shadow can help to define eyes. PLEASE, NO BLUE!!!
Primary 3 Ballet: Saturday 11:15-Noon
Primary 3 Acro: Saturday 12:00-12:45pm
Primary 3 Jazz: Thursday 5:00-5:45pm
Primary 3 Tap: Thursday 5:45-6:30pm
*Note: When a class runs adjacent to ballet, students are not expected to change tights. Eg, Please wear pink tights for Ballet and the Acro class that follows. Appropriate tights are required for Picture Day and Recital. Bodysuit: Capezio CC201C Leotard in Black Optional, but recommended: Buy online at Dancewear Centre at the UDA store. Items are organized by class level to make purchasing easier.
Ballet Tights: Capezio 1916 Transition Tights in Light Pink
Jazz & Acro Tights: Capezio 1916 Transition Tights in Caramel
Ballet Shoes: Capezio 2037 Hanami Canvas Split Sole Ballet Slippers in Light Pink
Jazz Shoes: Capezio EJ2 E-Series Jazz Slip-on Black
Acro Shoes: No shoes
Skirt (for Ballet only): Mondor Pull-On Skirt – 16207C, Black
Wrap Sweater: Capezio Long Sleeve Wrap Top in Black – CC850C