Dance stuff for 4 year old DD - whare is the best place to buy it?

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My daughter would like to join the after school ballet and tap classes at her school in September. Where can I buy dance clothes and shoes from? (I'm in Kent if that helps)

The school second hand shop has some stuff in stock so I've seen the style and colour she needs but they haven't got anything the right size, obviously I will wait a couple of lessons to check she likes it before buying everything and will check exactly what she needs with the teacher but I want to get a rough idea of prices so I can make sure I have enough put to one side.

Our ballet uniform is baby blue up to grade 1, red at grade 2, navy at grade 5 and vocational classes they can wear navy/black or the rad strappy royal blue. Advanced can wear any colour. I think the teachers choose the colours within reason.

Our dance school has a shop at the studios which is run by a lady who also has a shop in the nearest "big" town. She fits nearly all our pointe shoes once the head teacher says they can have them. They have to go to her main shop the first time, and after that she will bring them over to the studio shop as and when. She had two children who danced, the older one is now working (currently on cruise ships) and the youngest just going off to dance college.

My dd has been begging asking for her pointe shoes since Christmas, but she has had to wait because she just looks so young. She is very strong (does 7 ballet classes a week and 3 body conditioning classes plus everything else!!).

Op don't be put off. Most dance schools have second hand. And ours don't insist on uniform until they are sure they are going to keep coming. Yes, it can get expensive, but the amount they get out of it trust me its worth it!!!

Mine do RAD, so pink till end of primary, lilac for grade 1 and 2 and navy there after. I currently have one in all three colours.

and yes OP, don't be put off, dance doesn't cost any more than any other sport :)

The schools official supplier visits every Monday do she fits the girls for pointe when they are ready. We then get sent a bill though some of the students have an MDS award which covers all their shoes & uniform.

Mine do RAD too. I really think most schools choose their own colours.

Yes, RAD offer a variety of colour options pink or lilac for primary

Pink, lilac, mulberry, lavender or navy for Grades 1-3

The above plus several more colours for grades 4-5

My DD did her RAD Primary this year in marine blue but for grade 1 this has now changed to pink.

Sparkly. I think someone I know just got into Redroofs. Will keep you updated.