Classes are held at the following locations in North Somerset:

• Nailsea Methodist Church, Nailsea (Map)

• Nailsea School Dance Studio, Nailsea 

• WI Hall, Backwell (Map)

Want to join us?

Call us now on

01934 513505

Events at a glance:

2022

• Tuesday 4 January 2022 - Term begins 

• Monday 21 - Saturday 26 February - Half Term 

• Monday 11 - Saturday 23 April - Easter holidays 

• Monday 2 May - May Day Bank Holiday - no classes 

• Monday 30 May - Saturday 4 June - Half Term 

We welcome students throughout the year. If you are interested in enrolling in the Adele Stitch School of Dance, please use our contact form or call Adele on 01934 513505.

BALLET

At the Adele Stitch School of Dance we follow the syllabi of the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). Tiny Tots ballet classes start at the age of three and then lead into Pre-Primary in Dance, Primary in Dance, Grades 1-7 and then into the Vocational Grades of Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced 1. The RAD offers a series of examinations based on these syllabi which we encourage our students to take part in, however they are in no way compulsory. For older students thinking about higher education, RAD Exams are on the UCAS points tariff so students can use their ballet exams to help them get into university, regardless of the course they may choose to study. If you'd like to join our ballet classes contact us today.



Uniform for Ballet

The guidelines for uniform are clearly set out below, along with a video tutorial to help with those ballet buns. Dancing is a highly disciplined activity and so the rules must be followed. As the winter draws nearer and the temperatures drop, why not check out Dance Direct's latest range of warm up wear to keep you warm in class. We will not permit 'extra layers' in our syllabus classes unless they are our own school merchandise or specifically designed for dance. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.



Tiny Tots Ballet, Pre-Primary & Primary In Dance

• Pink Ballet shoes
• Pink Ballet socks
• 'Marine Blue' wrapover Georgette skirt*
• 'Marine Blue' Chloe Leotard*
• 'Marine Blue' cardigan (optional for those colder days)
• Cuddly toy (Tiny Tots Ballet) / Wand (Pre-Primary)



Grade 1 & Grade 2

• Pink Ballet shoes
• Pink Ballet socks
• Lavender leotard and lavender elasticated ballet belt*
• For Character - Black Character shoes (low heel) / Black Character Skirt with corresponding ribbon colours to match Lavender leotard (for order details, see 'uniform stockists' below)
• Hair in bun from Grade 2 upwards



Grade 3,4 & 5

• Pink Ballet shoes
• Pink Ballet socks or tights
• Navy leotard and navy elasticated ballet belt*
• For Character - Black Character shoes (cuban heel) / Black Character Skirt with corresponding ribbons to match navy leotard (for order details, see below)
• Hair in bun

Grade 6 & 7

• Pink Ballet shoes
• Pink Ballet tights
• Black Capezio leotard – link to Dance Direct where you can buy this leotard
• Black chiffon skirt (for order details, see 'Uniform Stockists' below) 
• Chiffon scarf (for order details, see 'Uniform Stockists' below)
• For Character – Black Character Shoes (cuban heel) / Black Character Skirt (for order details, see 'Uniform Stockists' below)
• Pink Pointe shoes (although pointe work is not examined in these grades, it will be practised)
• Hair in bun

Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate & Advanced 1 

• Pink ballet shoes - leather or canvas, split sole with elastic
• Pink pointe shoes with ribbons
• Pink ballet tights
• Ballet leotard 
• Elasticated belt to match colour of leotard
• Hair in bun

'Adele Stitch School of Dance' hoodies, tops and various other merchandise (including onesies) can be purchased from Concept Dancewear. 

*N.B It is preferable that all leotards and the Georgette wrapover skirt (Pre-Primary/Primary) display the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) official logo.

MODERN & TAP

At the Adele Stitch School of Dance we can offer you Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) classes in Modern and Tap Dance from Primary to Advanced 1. The Modern syllabi in the early stages are based on natural movements such as walking, running, jumping and skipping. It is designed to encourage an imaginative and rapid response from beginners. Boys work has been developed to meet increasing demand for modern dance training for boys. ISTD Exams are on the UCAS Points Tariff so students can use their Modern and Tap Exams to help them gain entry to university, regardless of the course they may have chosen to study. If you are interested in our Modern or Tap classes, contact us today.

Uniform for Modern & Tap

Tiny Tots, Primary, Grade 1 & 2

• Black socks and black Tap Shoes for Tap

• Purple leotard
• Bare feet for Modern


Grade 3, 4, 5 & 6

• Black Tap Shoes with teletone taps on both toe and heel
• Black footless tights 
• Black Capezio leotard with criss-cross back
• Bare feet for Modern



Vocational Grades (Intermediate upwards)

• Black Tap Shoes with teletone taps on both toe and heel
• Black Capezio leotard with criss-cross back
• Black footless tights 
• Bare feet for Modern


Hair to be worn neatly.

No jewellery - only small stud earrings acceptable

'Adele Stitch School of Dance' hoodies, tops and various other merchandise (including onesies) can be purchased from Concept Wear.

Other classes 

Uniform for other classes

• Bare feet or shoes suitable for the genre of the class you're doing
• Dancewear or comfortable clothes suitable for exercising in

UNIFORM STOCKISTS

Dancewear is available from the following local stores;

• Dancewell Bristol
• School Togs Nailsea
• Weston Dancewear
• Dance Direct Online
• balletballet.co.uk (Portishead based)

If you are unsure what uniform your child needs, just quote 'Adele Stitch School of Dance' in-store and they will be happy to help you.

For all your pointe shoe needs, please visit a specialist fitter. It is not recommended that you buy pointe shoes online as they are very specific to the individual dancer's feet and need to be fitted by a specialist.