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Can I try a class before I book for the term?

Yes! Simply drop in to try the class for FREE. Check times on the Ealing timetable or Harrow timetable.

How do I book my child on to one of your classes?

Book online from the list of classes on our Ealing timetable or Harrow timetable.

Book at reception at 25 St Mary’s Road. New members, kindly pay your annual membership fee at reception at 25 St Mary’s Road or to Margaret if attending classes in Harrow or St James Church venues.

How much is membership and do I have to pay for it?

Membership is £6.50 per year and is compulsory for all children who attend our classes.

Where can I find a list of your classes?

Find a full list of our classes and times can be found online or you can pick up one of our brochures from 25 St Mary’s Road.

What is the minimum age for children to join your classes?

Newborn babies can join our Music for Babies class and
babies aged 8 months can join our Crawlers class.

Can I pay for half a term?

Yes. For example if the term is 14 weeks, you will only pay for the 7 weeks.

Do I have to stay with my child?

Only if your child is under 3 years old.

Do you have parking at St Mary’s Road?

Yes, but you must have a valid parking permit. Your child's membership card is your parking permit.

What does my child wear to class?

Class Uniform for girls Uniform for boys

Music for Babies

Crawlers

Tinies Tumble

Action Songs & Rhymes

Tumble & Stretch

Bare feet with casual and comfortable clothes. No tights. Bare feet with casual and comfortable clothes. No tights.

Gym Kids

Leggings and T shirt. Leotard optional. Stretchy shorts and T shirt.
Ballet Short sleeved pink leotard. Separate pink skirt.
Pink ballet shoes - strings pulled taut and knotted. (Elastic can be sewn to make shoe more secure by folding back heel and attaching to the fold at the top of the shoe, then crossed over front of shoe)

From Grade 1, character shoes with low heel and character skirt.
Grades 4 and 5, black leotard with separate pink skirt
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White T shirt.
Black shorts.
Black ballet shoes
Drama Casual and comfortable clothes. Casual and comfortable clothes.
Gymnastics Shorts and West London YMCA T shirt (£5.50). Bare feet.
Girls can wear a red leotard.
Shorts and West London YMCA T shirt (£5.50). Bare feet.
Tap Dance Red leotard with skirt attached and black tap shoes. T shirt and black stretchy trousers.

Modern Dance

Street Dance

Black stretchy dance trousers. Black stretchy T shirt or top. Black stretchy dance trousers. Black stretchy T shirt or top.
Judo For the first few lessons, your child can wear comfortable flexible clothing. Once you are sure your child is enjoying the class, you can purchase the 'Judo Gi' uniform. For the first few lessons, your child can wear comfortable flexible clothing. Once you are sure your child is enjoying the class, you can purchase the 'Judo Gi' uniform.

What is a gymnastic class and what will my child learn?

  • Balance
  • Coordination
  • Strength
  • Flexibility

Are there any skills my child needs to know before joining a gymnastics class?

Your child will need to follow instructions and have good listening skills - that's all.

What do the numbers on the gymnastics badges mean?

Gymnastic badges run backwards from 8 ending at 1 which means your child has achieved total body control.


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