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Your LHTS uniform.
Our uniform is designed to be long-wearing and affordable for parents. For graded classes, pupils choosing Option A wear the same leotards for Ballet, Tap and Modern, with the appropriate shorts, tights and footwear for each class. Vocational Modern and Tap pupils choosing Option A may choose their own leotard colour and style. Option B for Modern and Tap is detailed below. Please confirm style, size, colour and current prices with us before ordering.
Our uniform choices are labelled Option A and Option B. We will help you choose the appropriate uniform and footwear for your class and grade.
Ballet
Option A · Junior ballet
Bluebell leotard · Pre-Primary and Primary
Option A · Graded ballet
Royal blue leotard · From Grade 1
Option A · Vocational ballet
Black leotard · Confirm style and footwear with your teacher
Option B · Ballet
White leotard with black shorts or tights, according to grade
Option B · Grade 4 upwards
White leotard with black stirrup tights
Option A · Junior leotard · Pre-Primary and Primary
Junior leotard · Bluebell
Our current junior leotard is bluebell. Please ask your teacher to confirm the correct style and size for your child.
Ballet socks should match the dancer’s skin tone. Ask your teacher to confirm footwear and sock colour.
Option A · Graded ballet from Grade 1 · Royal blue leotards
| Style | Details | Suitable for |
|---|---|---|
| Fouette | Thin straps, ruched front and back; no built-in support. | Graded ballet from Grade 1, including exams. |
| Margot | Thin straps and ruched front; bust support from size 11–13. | Graded ballet from Grade 1, including exams. |
| Elizabeth | Wide straps to conceal underwear, with a ruched front. | Graded ballet from Grade 1, including exams. |
| Medley | Wide straps and an attached skirt. | Classwork only — not for exams. |
All four styles are royal blue. Check with your teacher before choosing a style for an exam.
Option A · Vocational ballet grades · Black leotard
Black leotard
For vocational ballet grades, pupils wear a black leotard. Please confirm the correct style, tights and footwear with your teacher before purchasing.
Option B · White leotard with black shorts or tights
White leotard
Choose Adam (short sleeves) or Oliver (sleeveless). Both are cotton leotards suitable for all classes and exams, worn underneath shorts or tights.
Black shorts or tights
- Up to Grade 3: loose-fit cotton dance shorts.
- Grade 4 upwards: cotton stirrup dance tights.
Wear white socks with black or white ballet shoes, as advised by your teacher.
Ballet socks, tights and exam shoes
Socks and tights
- Ballet socks: suitable for classes and exams up to Grade 3. Colour options are brown, white, pink and bronze.
- Footed tights: suitable for classes and exams from Grade 3, with teacher guidance. Colour options are pink, coffee and tan.
Choose socks or tights to match the dancer’s skin tone, and ballet shoes to match. At Grade 3, ask your teacher whether socks or tights are appropriate. For Option B, wear white socks.
Exam shoes
Canvas or satin ballet shoes may be worn for exams, with elastics or ribbons as advised by the teacher. Shoe colour should match the chosen skin-tone socks or tights; for Option B, wear black or white shoes as advised.
Pointe shoes should be worn with ribbons. All exam shoes must be in immaculate condition.
Modern & Tap
Option A · Graded Modern
LHTS leotard with black shorts or footless tights
Option A · Graded Tap
LHTS leotard with black shorts or footless tights and tap shoes
Option A · Vocational Modern & Tap
Coloured leotard in your own choice of colour and style, with black tights, shorts or flares.
Option A · Graded Modern and Tap
The same leotard, ready for another class
Pupils wear the same LHTS leotard for Tap and Modern, paired with black shorts or black footless tights.
Your teacher will confirm the appropriate footwear and any exam requirements.
Option A · Vocational Modern and Tap
Your choice of leotard
For vocational Modern and Tap grades, wear a coloured leotard in your own choice of colour and style, paired with black tights, shorts or flares.
Your teacher will confirm the appropriate footwear and any exam requirements.
Option B · Graded Modern and Tap
LHTS T-shirt
Wear an LHTS T-shirt with black shorts or black dance pants.
Your teacher will confirm the appropriate footwear and any exam requirements.
Option B · Vocational Modern and Tap
LHTS T-shirt or coloured vest
For vocational grades, wear an LHTS T-shirt or a coloured vest with black shorts or black dance pants.
Your teacher will confirm the appropriate footwear and any exam requirements.
Bespoke LHTS T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies
Wear your LHTS colours
We also have a range of bespoke LHTS T-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies. Choose your design, size and personalisation, then send your order to the school. All prices include optional personalisation.
New to LHTS? We will confirm what to wear for your trial before you buy uniform. For Little Hugs and other dance styles, ask us for the requirements for your class.
Ask about uniformA few useful answers
Before their
first class.
Can a beginner join?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from children who are new to dance or a particular style. We will advise on a suitable class for their age and experience, subject to available places.
What should my child wear for a trial?
We will send clothing and footwear guidance for the class when your trial is confirmed. Ask us before buying uniform or specialist shoes. You can also view our uniform guide.
Can parents and carers watch classes?
For Little Hugs, parents and carers are invited to watch — and join in if they wish! For our other classes, we invite parents and carers to watch at the end of term. We also have a viewing window in our smaller studio.
Do I need to pick a grade?
No. Tell us about any previous training and we will help with placement. A class name alone does not establish its suitability for your child.
Can we join part way through a term?
Contact us to check suitable spaces and trial dates. We will explain the enrolment arrangements and the fee for the remaining lessons before you commit.
How are fees paid?
Regular class fees are invoiced termly in advance. Once enrolled, you can use the Class Manager parent portal to view your classes and invoices.
Do you have a daytime programme?
LHTS Hub is our daytime performing arts programme for home-educated and flexi-schooled young people. Visit LHTS Hub for its programme and launch information.
Your next step
Let’s find their class.
Tell us your child’s age, interests and available days, or book a suitable free trial.