Highams School of Dancing
Hp Sparrows and Buzzards
Sparrows (Mixed classes)
Saturdays – Mixed Sparrows class – 11am – 12pm
Saturday – Optional gymnastic dance class – 12pm – 12.45pm
Kites (Street Dance)
Wednesdays – 4.15pm – 5pm
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You will receive full termly invoices for all the classes that your child/children take part in and can pay them off in full or in instalments!
Payments should be made as normal, either via CASH in a labelled envelope of via BACS. Please see below for details…
NAME – HIGHAMS SCHOOL OF DANCING
ACC NO 62542610
SORT CODE 09 01 29
The Sparrows have a set uniform which consists of a black leotard, black leggings, ballet shoes and black tap shoes. Children can also order an assortment of black HSOD embroidered items if desired but this is optional. Street dance students have no set uniform, however HSOD embroidered items can also be ordered. Children should come to lesson in appropriate dance wear and street dance students are expected to have black dance shoes/trainers for exams and shows.
To place a uniform order with us please visit our online shop..
uniform@highamsschoolofdancing.com
Exam dates are as follows…
Please note that not every class will take part in every exam session but please keep them all free! Please also note that extra dates may be added throughout the year….
Saturday 31st January 2026- Sparrows Gym Exam
Saturday 7th February 2026- Sparrows Tap Rainbow/ Kites Street Exam
Saturday 14th March 2026
Saturday 25th April 2026
Friday 17th/Saturday 18th July 2026
Please note that all children under secondary school age will need to be accompanied by an adult for the duration of their allocated time. Please remember that all changing areas must remain female only and will be in rooms 1 and 2. All students should arrive ready with hair and make up complete. Food and refreshments will be available on the day.
Saturday 31st January 2026 – Sparrows Gymnastic dance exam
All Sparrows gym students – 9.45am – 10.45am
All Sparrows will take this exam bare foot. Their hair should be in a 2 low plaits makeup should be worn. Please note that this dance has a ‘Spooky’ theme so please feel free to explore this with regards to makeup. Costumes will be provided on the day.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPARROWS DANCE CLASS WILL GO AHEAD AS NORMAL ON THIS DAY AND WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE HODGSON HALL FROM 11AM – 12PM! THERE WILL BE NO SPARROWS GYM LESSON ON THIS DAY.
Saturday 7th February 2026 – Sparrows Tap exam
Attendance times are as follows:
Ayla, Mollie, Emme BG, Nayeli, Olivia – 10.45am – 11.30am
Isobel, Eva, Emme MF, Ada, Eliza – 11am – 11.45am
Phoebe, Seren, Ivy, Lily – 11.15am – 12pm
All Sparrows will need their tap shoes and black socks for this exam. Their hair should be in a a high bun and makeup should be worn. Costumes will be provided on the day.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SPARROWS GYM CLASS WILL GO AHEAD AS NORMAL ON THIS DAY AND WILL TAKE PLACE UPSTAIRS IN ROOM 5 FROM 12PM – 12.45PM! THERE WILL BE NO NORMAL SPARROWS DANCE LESSON ON THIS DAY.
Saturday 7th February 2026 – Kites street dance exam
Attendance times:
Hector, Nehanda, Xayvian, Mia, Mykola, Elisa, Alexa, Freya, Asha, Kirsten – 10am – 10.45am
Amilija, Seren, Isobel, Mila, Leah, Ruby – 1pm – 1.45pm
All Kites will be given a costume that they should arrive in for the exam. Hair should be in a high pony if applicable and makeup can be worn. Students should wear suitable black dance shoes/trainers for the exam with black socks. All costumes should be washed and returned on the following street dance lesson.
Saturday 20th December 2025
The annual Christmas showcase is a relaxed event held in normal dancing in the Memorial hall. It is a chance for family and friends to see some of the class and exam work that is not displayed in our summer show.
All students should wear their normal uniform and bring all their dance shoes with them. If applicable, all students should arrive in their tap shoes or Pointe shoes. Christmas accessories can be worn if desired. Tickets for audience members are purchased at the door on a first come first serve basis, please bring cash with you to pay for your entry. Prices of tickets are £3 for adults and £1 for children.
Please note there are NO normal lessons on this day and please only attend for your allocated showcase time. All students should arrive 15 minutes before their allocated time. All showcases will be between 45 minutes – 1 hour long. Please note that we have more than one showcase on this day and timings are tight so all showcases must start on time. We have tried to make sure siblings are in the same showcase however there may be some instances where this hasn’t been possible. Thank you again for your cooperation and support with this.
Refreshments will be provided in the hub so please help yourselves.
We look forward to seeing you all then.