Bristol School of Dancing History

The Bristol School of Dancing is the oldest established dance school in the city. Situated in the heart of Clifton and just a stones throw away from the famous Bristol landmark, the Clifton Suspension Bridge. For over 70 years we’ve been teaching dance to the students of Bristol, and continue with great teachers and interesting […]
How to choose pointe shoes

Pointe shoes are one of the most recognisable features of classical ballet, alongside the tutu. Often, dancing ‘en pointe’ is something that dancers strive for, and it can be a big step to finally don the first pair of pointe shoes. Dancing en pointe takes a huge amount of skill and strength, and the move […]
Tap uniforms

The Bristol School of Dancing has a strict uniform and hair code of practice. Uniform should not be purchased either online or from supermarkets, as these are not the regulation uniform. Girls must have their hair in a bun, but for modern the head must be able to lie flat on the floor, so two […]
Modern uniforms

The Bristol School of Dancing has a strict uniform and hair code of practice. Uniform should not be purchased either online or from supermarkets, as these are not the regulation uniform. Girls must have their hair in a bun, but for modern the head must be able to lie flat on the floor, so two […]
Ballet uniforms

The Bristol School of Dancing does have a strict uniform and hair code of practice. Our uniform supplier is Dancewell at Cotham Hill. Girls must have their hair in a bun and if the hair is short please discuss the most appropriate style with the teacher. See the following for detailed information about the uniforms […]
How to tie ballet shoes

How to prepare hair into a bun Follow this video for the simplest way to prepare hair into a ballet bun.
Create a ballet crown

How to prepare hair into a bun Follow this video for the simplest way to prepare hair into a ballet bun.
How to style a ballet bun

How to prepare hair into a bun Follow this video for the simplest way to prepare hair into a ballet bun. https://youtu.be/_uBH1A_SHSA