Uniform
The Ballet School uniform is obligatory for all children 4 years and over, although the various tutus that we are confronted with are rather lovely it would be much appreciated if these could be donned for private performances at home or for workshops etc only!
The entire uniform (bar the character skirts and sweatshirts) can be obtained from the Royal Academy of Dance (0207 3268080) or Freed of London (0207 2400432) and is listed below. If you wish to purchase ballet shoes locally both “Trotters” on High Street Kensington and “One Small Step” on Blenheim Crescent stock them.
Pre-Primary and Primary
- Freed light blue “chloe” leotard with capped sleeves
- Freed light blue “chloe” voile skirt
- Pink ballet socks
- Pink leather ballet shoes
Grades 1 and 2
- Freed light blue “chloe” leotard with capped sleeves
- Pink ballet socks
- Black canvas character shoes
- Character skirt*
Grades 3 and Above
- Freed light blue “chloe” leotard with capped sleeves
- Pink ballet tights
- Black canvas character shoes
- Character skirt*
*Available from Chris Law (01932 352197) at “A Touch of Character”
Boys
- White T-shirt
- Navy blue shorts
- White ballet socks
- White leather ballet shoes
- Black character shoes (Grade 1 and above)
Second-hand Uniform
If anyone has any second-hand uniform which they would like to donate please ring the office on 07904 833984.
New!!!
The Ballet School Notting Hill blue hooded sweatshirt is now available for purchase - please ring 07904 833984 to place your order.
No jewellery or watches are to be worn and hair should be securely fastened.
How to do a ballet bun
- Pull the hair back into a neat pony-tail making sure the elastic is quite tight
- Twist the hair and coil around the elastic to form a ‘bun’ shape
- Put the net over the hair and shape the bun so it is neat, round and quite flat against the head
- Place several U-shaped hair pins around the bun to secure it (ensuring that the pins lie flat against the head)
…et voila!