What to Wear
What to wear
If you dress the part, you’ll feel the part. That’s why we think it is really important that pupils attend all lessons appropriately dressed. Below is a guide of what to wear, and what not to wear!
Please Note: If uniform is not worn then the teacher reserves the right to refuse admission to the lesson
Ballet
Beginners Ballet / Intro to Ballet / Pre Primary Ballet / Primary Ballet
- Pink Bella Leotard
- Pink Socks or pink Ballet Tights
- Pink full sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
- Pink or White Crossover Cardigan
Grade 1 / 2 / 3
- Navy “Beatrice” Leotard
- Pink Ballet tights
- Pink full sole leather ballet shoes with elastic
- Navy crossover cardigan
Grade 4 / 5
- Black “Beatrice” Leotard OR Black Bloch Cap
- Sleeve Leotard OR Bloch Sleeveless Leotard
- Black chiffon skirt (optional)
- Pink ballet tights
- Full sole OR split sole leather ballet shoes with ribbons
- Black crossover cardigan
Grade 6 and above
- Burgundy leotard thin strap or sleeveless
- Matching velvet or chiffon short skirt
- Pink ballet tights
- Pink full sole or split sole leather ballet shoes with ribbons
- Black crossover cardigan
Lyrical Dance and Acro
Female
- Black “Beatrice” Leotard OR Black Bloch Cap
- Sleeve Leotard OR Bloch Sleeveless Leotard
- Black or tan footless / convertible nylon tights
- Foot undies
Male
- Black fitted trousers, leggings, or shorts (no denim)
- White t-shirt
Street
- No specific uniform, but suitable exercise wear must be worn
- No denim
Tap
Primary Tap
- Pink Bella Leotard
- White Ankle Socks
- White Tap Shoes with White Ribbons
- Pink or White Crossover Cardigan
Stage 1 / 2 / 3
- Marine “Beatrice” Leotard
- Tan tights OR white ankle socks
- White vinyl tap shoes with taps fitted (no teletone taps)
- Marine crossover cardigan
Stage 4 / 5
- Black “Beatrice” Leotard OR Black Bloch Cap
- Sleeve Leotard OR Bloch Sleeveless Leotard
- Tan tights
- Black Timestep tap shoes with taps fitted
- Black crossover cardigan
Stage 6 and above
- Black “Beatrice” Leotard OR Black Bloch Cap
- Sleeve Leotard OR Bloch Sleeveless Leotard
- Tan tights
- Black lace up low heel oxford tap shoes with taps fitted
- Black crossover cardigan
Musical Theatre
Female
- Black “Beatrice” Leotard OR Black Bloch Cap
- Sleeve Leotard OR Bloch Sleeveless Leotard
- Black or tan footless / convertible nylon tights / cotton lycra footless tights / shorts / jazz pants
- Nude jazz shoes (split sole or full sole)
Male
- Black fitted trousers, leggings, or shorts (no denim)
- White t-shirt
- Nude jazz shoes (split sole or full sole)
Need to buy dancewear?
Dancewell in Bristol are the official BBO uniform stockist for the The Angel School of Dance. Dancewell have supplied pupils of the school with all their dancewear requirements for over 30 years and offer the complete BBO uniform.The collection spans the full syllabus for Classical Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Musical Theatre.
You can order by calling Dancewell on 01179 730120.
You can also visit Dancewell at 60 Cotham Hill, Bristol, BS6 6JX, UK
They are open from Tuesday to Friday between 9.30am to 5pm and Saturday between 9am to 5pm
Angel School of Dance
Angel School of Dance was established in 1978 and offers ballet, tap, musical theatre, street dance, jazz & lyrical jazz classes in Chepstow, South Wales.
Support
Thornbury Clinic - for physiotherapy and sports injuries
Laura at Cleeve Hypnotherapy - for anxiety, sleep problems, exam stress, relaxation, and confidence issues for both students and parents