ABSA is having a Back to School sale on all leotards for its students! Click here to be re-directed away to our leotard sales site, and order by August 28th to receive our online discount and ensure your uniform arrives by the start of classes. Pickup and Maryland Hall.
Dance Supplies Etc in Severna Park has been informed of all our Uniform Requirements, and Leotard colors. If something is out of stock, they are able to place an order for you. Mention you dance with Academy Ballet School and get 10% off. Tights should be Ballet Pink or skin-tone matched if preferred.
*As a note, we are always accepting donations of gently used dancewear, especially character shoes and character skirts*
Female Uniforms
All Leotards are Freed brand, with Royal Academy of Dance logo.
- Pre-Ballet 1 and 2: Freya Pink Skirted Leotard and pink Freed socks, full sole leather ballet shoes.
- Pre-Ballet 3: Freya Lilac skirted leotard and pink Freed socks, full sole leather ballet shoes.
- Pre-Ballet 4: Freya Marine Blue skirted leotard and pink Freed socks, full sole leather ballet shoes.
- Classical Ballet 1: Aimee Pink Leotard, tights, full sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Classical Ballet 2: Aimee Light Blue leotard, tights, full sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Classical Ballet 3: Aimee Mulberry leotard, tights, full sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Classical Ballet 4: Faith Teal leotard, tights, full sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Classical Ballet 5: Faith Red leotard, tights, full sole or split sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Classical Ballet 6: Faith Navy leotard, tights, full sole or split sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Classical Ballet 7: Maddie leotard in Port, tights, full sole or split sole leather ballet shoes, and character skirt and shoes.*
- Intermediate Foundation: Faith Navy leotard and tights, any style flat shoe and pointe shoes.
- Intermediate: Maddie leotard in Black, tights, any style flat shoe and pointe shoes.
- Advanced levels and Vocational Technique: Any leotard, tights, any style flat shoe and pointe shoes.
Male Uniforms
- Pre-Ballet 1-4: White t-shirt, navy or black shorts, white socks, white Bloch full sole ballet shoes.
- Classical Ballet 1-3: White t-shirt, navy or black shorts, white socks, white Bloch full sole ballet shoes, and black lace up character shoes.
- Classical Ballet 4-8: White, navy, or black t-shirt; grey, navy or black tights or shorts; white socks with white leather ballet shoes; black lace up character shoes.
- Vocational levels: White, navy, or black t-shirt; grey, navy or black tights; black or white socks with matching leather or canvas ballet shoes.
Character Skirts: made by Brenda Lasher, our ABSA seamstress. Contact your teacher for more information before ordering, as we have a loan system.
Character Shoes: We require the Freed canvas character shoes with elastic ankle strap. Classical Ballet 1-3 wear low heel, and Classical Ballet 4 and up can wear the “cuban” heel. We also keep a stock of gently used shoes we suggest asking about prior to purchase.
Pointe: ABSA does not recommend or require a specific type of pointe shoe, but recommends the student be fitted by a store professional to ensure the best brand for their individual foot. Please speak with your instructor for further information.