Parents

Everything parents ask us, in one place.

First class nerves, uniform, watching, shows and safeguarding. If it isn’t here, call the office.

A mother kneeling to tie her daughter’s ballet shoe ribbons on a bench

N° 01 — The first class

What happens on the day

Before

Book a free trial

Tell us your child’s age and any dance they’ve done. We’ll suggest a class and send a short welcome email.

Arrive

Ten minutes early

Come to the side door on Western Road. Shoes off in the hall, and we’ll take your child into the studio.

During

Wait in the hall

There’s tea, a reading corner and Wi-Fi. You’ll hear the piano through the door.

After

A quick chat

The teacher tells you how it went and which class suits. Join only if your child wants to.

N° 02 — Uniform & kit

Each class has its own leotard colour.

Buy uniform at the fitting evening in the first week of term. Second-hand uniform is free from the rail in the hall.

Tiny Toes

Pink leotard, pink ballet shoes

Primary Ballet

Lilac leotard, pink socks, ballet shoes

Junior Ballet

Navy leotard, pink tights, ballet and character shoes

Senior Ballet

Burgundy leotard, pink tights, ballet or pointe shoes

Tap

Black leotard or T-shirt, black tap shoes

Jazz & Musical Theatre

Black leggings, fitted top, jazz shoes

Contemporary

Fitted clothes, bare feet

Boys

White T-shirt, black shorts, white socks, black ballet shoes

N° 03 — Watching & safety

Good to know

Watching class

Children focus better without an audience, so parents don’t watch every week. You can watch the last five minutes of Tiny Toes, and a full class in each term’s viewing week.

Drop-off & pick-up

A teacher or volunteer is on the door at the start and end of every class. Children under 11 are only handed to a parent or a named adult.

Safeguarding

Every teacher and volunteer has an enhanced DBS check and safeguarding training. Our safeguarding lead is Clara Hale. Photos are never shared without your permission.

N° 04 — Questions