👕 What to wear to your first class

20 March 2026

Kit, shoes, hair. The basic checklist for a first session.

First class — and the first question in the changing room: "Am I dressed right?" Relax, here is the minimum.

Clothing

Children: leggings or shorts plus a T-shirt with sleeves. No jeans, skirts or dresses.
Adults: the same, plus hoodies that are not too bulky. You need to be able to turn comfortably.
Heels class: heels 7 cm or higher, high-waisted leggings, a top.
Stretching: leggings, a top, socks.

Shoes

Trainers clean and for indoor use only — you arrive in your outdoor shoes and change. For contemporary and the morning classes, barefoot is fine.

Hair

Tied back in a ponytail or bun. For breaking, essential.

What to bring

Water (a litre)
A small towel
A spare T-shirt (trust us — you'll want it)

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