Dancewear & Dance Clothing Australia — Leotards, Dance Shoes & Swimwear
Ballet, Jazz, Tap & Contemporary from Energetiks, MDM & Studio 7 · Swimwear from Cupshe & Seafolly · Melbourne
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Three simple steps between you and a perfect-fitting leotard, shoe or swimsuit — backed by a team of dancers who've heard every sizing question there is.
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Use our brand-by-brand size guides for Energetiks, Studio 7 and MDM — measure once, order with confidence, skip the exchange hassle.
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Modern Body was built by dancers, for dancers. For over a decade we've helped students, teachers and competitors across Australia find the perfect fit — from their first ballet shoe to competition-ready leotards.
- Expert advice from passionate dancers
- Fast Australia-wide shipping from Melbourne
- Loved by studios & solo dancers alike
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We stock Australia's most trusted dancewear brands.
Sarah M.
"Absolutely love Modern Body! The Energetiks ballet shoes I ordered for my daughter fit perfectly and arrived so quickly. Will definitely be ordering again."
Jessica T.
"Best dancewear store by far. The staff are so knowledgeable and helped me find the perfect jazz shoes for competition season."
Emma R.
"I've been buying all my dance gear from Modern Body for 3 years. Amazing quality, fast shipping and the best range of tap shoes in Melbourne."
Rachel K.
"Finally a dance store that stocks MDM shoes! My daughter loves her ballet slippers and the sizing guide on the website made it so easy to order online."
Mark D.
"Ordered a competition bag and leotard for my son — arrived in 2 days and the quality is incredible. Modern Body is our go-to dance shop!"
Lisa W.
"The Glitter Girl range is gorgeous! My daughter was over the moon. Free shipping over $100 is a bonus. Highly recommend Modern Body to all dance mums."
Size Guides
Every brand, every measurement — all right here. No need to leave the store.
How to Measure
Use a soft tape measure and measure in centimetres (cm). Measure against your skin, not over clothing.
Measure around the fullest part of your chest, tape parallel to the floor.
Measure around the narrowest part of your torso, just above the belly button.
Stand with feet together, measure around the fullest part of your hips and seat.
Stand without shoes against a wall. Mark the top of your head and measure to the floor.
Trace your foot on paper, then measure heel to longest toe in millimetres (mm).
Australian-made dancewear for children and adults — clothing, ballet shoes, jazz, tap and character shoes.
Children's Clothing
| Size | Age | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch XXXSml | ~1 yr | 86–95 | 50–53 | 49–50 | 54–57 |
| Ch XXSml | 2–3 | 96–105 | 54–57 | 51–52 | 58–61 |
| Ch XSml | 4–5 | 106–115 | 58–61 | 53–54 | 62–65 |
| Ch Sml | 6–7 | 116–125 | 62–65 | 55–57 | 66–69 |
| Ch Med | 8–9 | 126–135 | 66–69 | 58–60 | 70–73 |
| Ch Lge | 10–11 | 136–145 | 70–73 | 61–64 | 74–77 |
| Ch XLge | 12–13 | 146–155 | 74–77 | 65–68 | 78–81 |
| Ch XXLge | 14–15 | 156–165 | 78–81 | 69–72 | 82–85 |
Women's Clothing
| Size | AU/UK | US | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXXSml | 4 | 0 | 70–72 | 54–56 | 76–78 |
| XXSml | 6 | 2 | 73–77 | 57–61 | 79–83 |
| XSml | 8 | 4 | 78–82 | 62–66 | 84–88 |
| Sml | 10 | 6 | 83–87 | 67–71 | 89–93 |
| Med | 12 | 8 | 88–92 | 72–76 | 94–98 |
| Lge | 14 | 10 | 93–97 | 77–81 | 99–103 |
| XLge | 16 | 12 | 98–102 | 82–86 | 106–110 |
| 2XLge | 18 | 14 | 103–107 | 87–91 | 109–113 |
| 3XLge | 20 | 16 | 108–112 | 92–96 | 114–118 |
Child Ballet Shoes (UK School Shoe → Ballet Size)
| UK School Shoe | Full Sole | Split Sole |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 |
| 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 9 | 9 |
| 10 | 10 | 10 |
| 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | 13 | 13 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Adult Ballet Shoes (AU Street → Ballet Size)
| AU Street | Full Sole | Split Sole |
|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| 5.5 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| 6.5 | 4 | 4 |
| 7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| 8 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 8.5 | 6 | 6 |
| 9 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| 9.5 | 7 | 7 |
| 10 | 7.5 | 7.5 |
| 10.5 | 8 | 8 |
| 11 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 11.5 | 9 | 9 |
| 12 | 9.5 | 9.5 |
Adult Jazz / Tap / Character (AU Street → Dance Size)
| AU Street | Flat Jazz | Cuban / Character | Lace-Up Jazz |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4.5 | 5 | 2 |
| 5 | 5.5 | 6 | 3 |
| 6 | 6.5 | 7 | 4 |
| 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 5 |
| 8 | 8.5 | 9 | 6 |
| 9 | 9.5 | 10 | 7 |
| 10 | 10.5 | 11 | 8 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 12 | 9 |
| 12 | 12 | — | 10 |
Clothing, tights, socks, briefs and dance bras for all ages. Chart updated November 2025.
Children's Clothing
| Size | Age | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 2–3 | 51–54 | 46–50 | 49–54 |
| Child XS | 3–4 | 54–59 | 50–54 | 54–59 |
| Child S | 5–6 | 59–64 | 54–58 | 59–64 |
| Child M | 7–8 | 64–69 | 58–62 | 64–69 |
| Child L | 9–10 | 69–74 | 62–66 | 69–74 |
| Child XL | 11–12 | 74–81 | 66–70 | 74–83 |
| Child XXL * | 12–13 | 80–91 | 70–75 | 78–87 |
| Child XXXL * | 13–14 | 87–98 | 75–80 | 82–91 |
* Child XXL ≈ Adult Small. Child XXXL ≈ Adult Medium — helpful for taller/broader tweens.
Adult Clothing
| Size | AUS Dress | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult XS | 6–8 | 76–85 | 66–70 | 75–83 |
| Adult S | 8–10 | 83–94 | 70–75 | 84–94 |
| Adult M | 10–12 | 91–102 | 75–80 | 89–98 |
| Adult L | 12–14 | 99–110 | 80–85 | 93–102 |
| Adult XL | 14–16 | 107–118 | 85–90 | 97–106 |
| Adult XXL | 16–18 | 115–126 | 90–95 | 101–110 |
| Adult XXXL | 18–20 | 123–134 | 95–100 | 105–114 |
Tights — by Age / Height
| Size | Age / Height |
|---|---|
| Child XS | 3–5 yrs |
| Child S | 5–7 yrs |
| Child M | 7–9 yrs |
| Child L | 9–11 yrs |
| Child XL | 11–13 yrs |
| Adult S | up to 162 cm |
| Adult M | up to 168 cm |
| Adult L | up to 174 cm |
| Adult XL | up to 180 cm |
Dance Socks — by Shoe Size
| Sock Size | Shoe Size |
|---|---|
| XS | 6–8 |
| S | 9–12 |
| M | 13–3 |
| L | 4–7 |
| XL | 8–11 |
Ballet, jazz and contemporary shoes sized by exact foot measurements in millimetres — not street shoe size.
How to Find Your MDM Size
Australian swimwear, sizes 6–20. Mix and match tops and bottoms — use bust for tops, hip for bottoms.
Women's Swimwear
| Size | AUS/NZ | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Underbust (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XXS | 6 | 82 | 62 | 92 | 69 |
| XS | 8 | 84.5 | 64.5 | 94.5 | 71.5 |
| S | 10 | 87 | 67 | 97 | 74 |
| M | 12 | 92 | 72 | 102 | 79 |
| L | 14 | 97 | 77 | 107 | 84 |
| XL | 16 | 102 | 82 | 112 | 89 |
| XXL | 18 | 107 | 87 | 117 | 94 |
| XXXL | 20 | 112 | 92 | 122 | 99 |
Swimwear and coverups from XS to 4X. Mix and match tops and bottoms independently for the best fit.
Women's Swimwear & Coverups
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 78–82 | 58–62 | 85–89 |
| S | 83–87 | 63–67 | 90–94 |
| M | 88–92 | 68–72 | 95–99 |
| L | 93–97 | 73–77 | 100–104 |
| XL | 98–102 | 78–82 | 105–109 |
| 2XL | 103–108 | 83–88 | 110–115 |
| 3XL | 109–115 | 89–95 | 116–122 |
| 4XL | 116–123 | 96–103 | 123–130 |
Dance accessories — bralettes, seamless briefs, knee pads and foot mittens. Sized by age for children and AU dress size for adults.
Children's Sizing
| AU Size | Approx. Age | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 yrs | 46–48 | 49–52 | 51–53 |
| 4 | 3–4 yrs | 48–50 | 52–55 | 53–56 |
| 6 | 5–6 yrs | 50–53 | 55–59 | 56–60 |
| 8 | 7–8 yrs | 53–56 | 59–64 | 60–64 |
| 10 | 9–10 yrs | 56–60 | 64–69 | 64–68 |
| 12 | 11–12 yrs | 60–64 | 69–74 | 68–73 |
Adult Sizing
| AU Dress Size | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Chest (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 62–66 | 84–88 | 78–82 |
| 10 | 67–71 | 89–93 | 83–87 |
| 12 | 72–76 | 94–98 | 88–92 |
Fun socks for all ages. Sized by foot length — measure heel to longest toe in cm.
Sock Sizes by Foot Length
| EU | US | UK | Foot Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 13 (child) | 12 (child) | 20.2 |
| 31 | 1 | 13 (child) | 20.7 |
| 32 | 2 | 1 | 21.4 |
| 33 | 3 | 2 | 22.0 |
| 34 | 4 | 3 | 22.7 |
| 35 | 5 | 4 | 23.3 |
| 36 | 6 | 5 | 24.0 |
| 37 | 7 | 6 | 24.6 |
| 38 | 8 | 7 | 25.2 |
| 39 | 9 | 8 | 26.0 |
Kids accessories and gifts. Sized by height and chest for children aged 3–12.
Children's Sizing
| Age | Height (cm) | Chest (cm) | Waist (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3–4 yrs | 98–104 | 54–57 | 50–53 |
| 5–6 yrs | 110–116 | 57–60 | 52–55 |
| 7–8 yrs | 122–128 | 60–63 | 54–57 |
| 9–10 yrs | 134–140 | 64–67 | 57–60 |
| 11–12 yrs | 146–152 | 68–72 | 60–63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our products, sizing, shipping and brands.
🚚 Shipping & Delivery
Yes! We offer free standard shipping on all Australian orders over $100. Orders under $100 attract a flat rate shipping fee. Express shipping is also available at checkout for urgent orders.
Most metropolitan orders arrive within 1–5 business days after dispatch. Rural, remote, WA, NT and far North Queensland locations can take up to 10 business days. Express shipping is available if you need your order sooner — contact us before placing your order.
We primarily serve Australia. For international enquiries please contact us directly at modernbodyretail@gmail.com and we will do our best to help.
If your order hasn't arrived within 10 business days of dispatch, please contact us with your order number. We'll lodge an investigation with Australia Post and keep you updated every step of the way.
🔄 Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns and exchanges within 30 days of purchase for change of mind or incorrect size. Items must be unworn, unwashed, with all original tags and packaging intact. For purchases made between 1–24 December, the return period extends to 60 days. Sale items cannot be returned unless faulty or incorrectly sent.
Email us at modernbodyretail@gmail.com with your order number and reason for return. Return shipping is at the customer's expense. Once we receive and inspect your return, exchanges are processed within 3–5 business days.
We're so sorry! Please email us immediately at modernbodyretail@gmail.com with your order number and photos of the item. We'll arrange a replacement or full refund including return shipping costs at no charge to you.
📏 Sizing & Fit
Each brand has its own sizing guide available on our website. We recommend measuring your height, chest, waist and hips and comparing to the brand's size chart before ordering. For shoes, measure the length of your foot in centimetres from heel to longest toe.
Place a blank piece of paper on a hard floor. Stand on it and mark the end of your heel and the tip of your longest toe. Measure the distance between the two marks in centimetres — this is your foot length. Compare this to the shoe sizing guide on the product page or visit our dedicated sizing pages for Energetiks and Studio 7.
Yes! Energetiks ballet shoes are available in 4 widths — A (narrowest), B, C, and D (widest). This makes them suitable for a wide range of foot shapes. Check the product page or contact us if you're unsure which width is right for you.
Energetiks dancewear is designed to fit close to the body with a four-way stretch fabric. We recommend checking the Energetiks Clothing Size Chart on our website and measuring your child or yourself before ordering. If you're between sizes, we generally recommend sizing up for comfort.
Measure your child's foot length in centimetres from heel to longest toe, then compare it to the brand's size chart — sizing differs slightly between Energetiks, Studio 7 and MDM. Children's feet grow quickly, so we recommend re-measuring every 3–4 months and choosing a snug, not tight, fit rather than buying ahead of size.
For most beginners, a full sole leather ballet shoe — such as the Energetiks Bella or an MDM Elemental — is the best choice. The full sole helps build foot strength early, while soft leather moulds to the foot for comfort during long classes. Split sole shoes suit more advanced dancers working towards pointe.
🩰 Products & Brands
We stock a carefully curated range of Australia's best dancewear brands including Energetiks, Studio 7, MDM, Madmia, Mad Ally, BYS Cosmetics, My Accessory and Glitter Girl. All brands are chosen for their quality, performance and value.
We carry a full range of dance shoes for all styles including ballet shoes (full sole and split sole), jazz shoes (lace-up, pull-on and boot styles), tap shoes (low heel and lace-up), lyrical and contemporary half-shoes, acro boots and chorus heels — in both child and adult sizes.
Absolutely! We stock shoes for all levels from absolute beginners to professionals. Our team can help you select the right shoe for your style and level. Full sole ballet shoes are generally recommended for beginners as they help build foot strength, while split sole shoes are popular with more advanced dancers.
Both are excellent quality Australian brands. Energetiks ballet shoes are supple leather with pre-attached elastic and elastic drawstring, available in 4 widths. MDM's Elemental Reflex and Intrinsic Reflex feature their patented Dance Base Support technology which provides shock absorption and proprioception feedback — ideal for dancers preparing for pointe work. MDM shoes are available in leather or canvas.
Yes! In addition to our dancewear range we stock activewear and gym wear suitable for a wide range of activities. Visit our collections or contact us for specific product enquiries.
🏪 Our Store
We are located in Campbellfield, Melbourne, Victoria. We also sell online and ship Australia-wide. Visit us in store for personalised fitting advice from our passionate team!
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