Yes to bare feet always, for many reasons. More enjoyable and it also enhances technique though I didn't really consider this at the time. I just looked forward to my feet being free for the time we had the lesson!!

I did do some although I have physical disabilities and also did some exercises as physical therapy too.

There's less risk of picking up any foot infections doing it in pumps.

Always bare feet.

Are you still at school? 😳

We wore tennis shoes, or sneakers. Perhaps you call them trainers ?