We advise not to invest in any of the uniform until you have attended your trial. Socks with grippy soles for ballet and trainers for tap are fine for a trial.
All of our RBS uniform leotards & shorts can now be purchased through Dansez rather than the Royal Ballet School.
Levels 1-3 uniform is available now and Levels 4-6 will be available from September.
Sizing - Dansez have been making the RBS ATSAP uniform since it launched, over that time there have been issues raised over sizing. Dansez have agreed to alter the sizing so now all 1-3 uniform will shift one size. For example, a leotard that was age 7-8yrs will be re-labelled as 5-6yrs. Dansez explained that due to the nature of the non-stretch fabric and the double layer of fabric the uniform came up small. We do hope that the re-sizing helps.
Orders and Questions -Any questions regarding uniform should now be sent directly to Dansez. Any orders should also now be placed directly using the link below. This will make the process much faster and smooth as it is direct to the supplier.
Link to website:
Royal Ballet School Affiliates Uniform
Email for queries: lovedansez@dans-ez.com
Our Fluffy Cygnets tutus, Wrap Cardigans, Leggings, CTS branded T-shirts and Sweaters can all be purchased from Dansez here: https://dans-ez.com/collections/cygnets-to-swans
We also have a small but growing selection of preloved uniform, managed by a CTS volunteer. Proceeds from any sales go directly into the CTS fund. If you would like to be added to the Whatsapp group, please contact Hannah or Katy.
I recommend getting ballet & tap shoes fitted at The Dancing Boutique on Camden road in Tunbridge Wells.
I strongly encourage all pupils to have a CTS t-shirt, CTS mint green sweater or CTS jacket for wearing to & from class and waiting around at show rehearsals and watching week etc.
CTS branded varsity jackets, dance bags and onesies can be purchased from Rock The Dragon - these are great for cooler months and can also be personalised with your performer’s name.
Please label EVERYTHING! We have a lost property box, which we put out during classes at the Commemoration Hall.
Please see below uniform list;
Hatchlings & Fluffy Cygnets
CTS pink mesh tutu, CTS pink cross-over wrap cardigan, pink socks or tights, pink full sole leather ballet shoes with elastics OR CTS white t-shirt or leotard, Amalfi green shorts or leggings, white socks, white full sole leather ballet shoes with elastics.
Pre Level One Ballet
RBS Frozen mint green leotard with belt, CTS mint green skirt or optional RBS Frozen mint green shorts, CTS Frozen mint green cross-over wrap cardigan, pink socks or convertible tights, pink canvas ballet shoes with elastics OR CTS or RBS white t-shirt or leotard, Amalfi green shorts or leggings, white socks, white canvas ballet shoes with elastics.
Level One Ballet
RBS Frozen mint green leotard with belt, optional RBS Frozen mint green shorts, CTS mint green cross-over wrap cardigan, pink socks or convertible tights, pink canvas ballet shoes with elastics OR RBS white t-shirt, RBS Amalfi green shorts, white socks, white canvas ballet shoes with elastics.
Level Two Ballet
RBS Caraibi green leotard with belt, optional RBS Caraibi green shorts, CTS mint green cross-over wrap cardigan, pink socks or convertible tights, pink canvas ballet shoes with elastics OR RBS white tshirt or leotard, RBS Army green shorts or leggings, white socks, white canvas ballet shoes with elastics.
Level Three Ballet
RBS Mandala green leotard with belt, optional RBS Mandala green shorts, CTS mint green cross-over wrap cardigan, pink socks or convertible tights, pink canvas ballet shoes with elastics OR RBS white tshirt or leotard, RBS Zenith green shorts or leggings, white socks, white canvas ballet shoes with elastics.
Modern & Lower & Upper Jazz
Ballet uniform if coming/going straight from/to that class with bare feet (remove socks & shoes or convertible tights rolled up to make leggings) OR ballet leotard with black footless tights over the top OR CTS navy catsuit OR CTS white fitted t-shirt with CTS navy shorts.
Tap
CTS navy leggings/navy shorts, CTS t-shirt, white socks, black tap shoes OR ballet/modern uniform if coming/going straight from/to that class.
Musical Theatre and Speech & Drama & LAMDA
CTS navy leggings/navy shorts/navy slim joggers, CTS t-shirt, optional CTS mint green sweater or CTS Varsity Jacket, plain trainers.
PBT, Developing Ballet, Acrobatic Arts & Jazz Tech
CTS navy catsuit OR CTS white fitted t-shirt with CTS navy shorts OR ballet uniform with bare feet OR ballet leotard with black footless tights over the top.
Hair should be neatly and appropriately styled off the face and neck so that the face and neckline can be seen and there is no hair falling across the face. Buns are preferable for all dance classes.
For students who wish to wear a headscarf or hijab, this should be styled off the face and neck as much as possible so that the face and neckline can be seen.
For safety reasons jewellery (apart from stud earrings) is not permitted unless required for religious or faith reasons.
Swans Adult Ballet
Most feel comfortable in leggings and a t-shirt/jumper. Socks are fine if you don’t want to invest in ballet shoes. If you do, canvas split sole are the best option.