Children's Dance Classes, Tap, Modern and Jazz

Three Counties School of Dance is for children aged 3+ with lessons in RAD Ballet and IDTA Tap and Modern/Jazz. There are opportunities for the children to take exams with us.

Experienced and enthusiastic teachers in a welcoming environment. We hold lessons in Malvern on a Wednesday and Saturday, In Ross-on-Wye on a Tuesday and Thursday and Hereford on a Monday and Friday. The lessons are held by term and every two years we put on a production on stage in which all the children can participate.

If you would like any more information please contact Aimee Harborne on 01684 574919

Principals:
D. Morgan F.I.T.D., A.I.S.T.D., R.A.D.(T.C)
G. Rowley F.I.D.T.A., A.I.S.T.D.

We offer classes for all ages from 2 - adult in four purpose built mirrored studios. Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Disco, Theatrecraft, Festival Tuition, Speech, Acting, Gymnastics, Teaching Diplomas and much more. Examinations taken in R.A.D., I.S.T.D., I.D.T.A., LAMDA and Guildhall. We also have a coffee bar, waiting room and costume department.

D & G Dance Wear shop on the premises is open to the public supplying new and quality second-hand costumes and a wide range of shoes including ballroom, point shoes, ballet and tap. Mail order available on request.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Summer

For full details call 01423 771138

Ballet - Modern Dance - Tap - Jazz
Classes for Girls and Boys

Pupils are entered for:
ISTD Grade and Major Examinations. RAD Major Examinations.

There are special pre-school classes for 3 & 4yr olds.

Opportunities are given for pupils to dance in school shows and professional pantomime.

We offer a range of classes in the school for you to have a go at. All our classes are ongoing and are for beginners, intermediates and advanced dancers, so there is something for everyone and every age.

If your child is aged between 3 and 8 then they will love our Ready Steady Dance Class on a Saturday morning between 9.30-10.15am. We do a bit of everything including, ballroom and latin, cheerleading and freestyle and the children work towards rosettes that they take every three months. They are then awarded a certificate and a sash for them to collect their rosettes on. All our classes are on a pay as you go scheme so you don’t have to sign up in advance.

Our Saturday programme for children over 8 is a great way to learn a wide range of different dance styles. From 10.15 - 3.00pm we offer several different classes, (see timetable for more information), including Salsa, Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Musical Theatre and Street/Hip Hop. You can do as many or as little as you like so you can come to one class or all of them! And the more you come to the less you pay for each session. In these classes we also work towards medal tests every three months, when the child is awarded a medal and certificate. All our classes are on a pay as you go scheme so you don’t have to sign up in advance.

Principal: Jacqueline Clark RAD, ISTD

The Central Scotland Ballet School has been established for over 15 years offering a variety of dance classes to children aged from 2 ½ to adults. We teach RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap, Modern and Jazz. Our aim is to make dance classes fun whilst encouraging pupils to reach their full potential.

As well as an Annual Show and prize giving we also run our own choreography competition once a year.

All our classes are kept to a reasonable size and are run everyday throughout the week at different venues in Central Scotland. Please contact us on the above number for your nearest centre.

ENBS Juniors provides high quality weekly ballet classes for children from pre-school age. Open to all without audition, these classes focus on embedding strong ballet technique within a creative and fun atmosphere. At the end of each term there is an opportunity for family and friends to attend an open class and see their child's progression.

To guarantee a place, early booking is recommended as class sizes are strictly limited and applications are dealt with on a first come, first served basis.

If you would like to find out more please contact info@enbschool.org.uk or call 020 7376 7076.

Founded in 1991, ROX School of Dance and Drama offers dance classes in RAD Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz , Pop, LAMDA drama and singing for boys and girls from 3 years to adult.

Our fully qualified and experienced teachers encourage all abilities to reach their full potential in structured lessons with the emphasis on learning through fun in a relaxed environment. Our facilities include four large mirrored dance studios all with fully sprung floors and a dancewear shop.

Every 3 years all students are invited to take part in our end of summer term show. All pupils are also given the opportunity to enter both group and solo performances in the Brighton and Worthing Festivals. School holiday courses are held every half term and summer given children the chance to take part in all aspects of dance, drama and singing, culminating in a performance for family and friends.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-16.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• Improving: articulation, confidence, poise, creativity and imagination.
• Holiday Courses for Summer and Children’s Themed Parties.

During their time at Stagecoach pupils develop into wonderful articulate, poised, confident young people who will benefit throughout their life from the ‘life skills’ they have learned.

Stagecoach provides a wonderful environment where children of all abilities can interact with other children in an atmosphere of warmth, creativity and development

Stagecoach St Albans is dedicated to providing quality education in the performing arts, together with developing confidence, articulation, communication skills and imagination. We provide two performance opportunities a year.

For full details contact 01525 630183 or click on our website.

Principal: Jill Bridger RAD Teach Dip., AISTD, MNATD

Classes in Hardwick, Cambourne, Caldecote and Cambridge.

Founded in 1988, the Jill Bridger School of Dance offers tuition in classical ballet, modern threatre dance, tap and natural movement for children from the age of two. Jill is registered with and accredited by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), the Imperial Society (ISTD) and the National Association of Teachers of Dance (NATD).

The school timetable includes ‘Melody Movement©’ classes for children aged 2 to 4. This syllabus is carefully structured to develop creativity, musicality and co-ordination with an emphasis on expression and enjoyment through music and movement.

The school encourages all children to achieve their personal best, with options to participate in examinations, competitive dance festivals and school shows.

Classes in Cambourne, Cambridge, Trumpington, Hardwick and St Ives.

Email: jill@danceschool.biz

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Courses for Summer.

Call Stagecoach Stirling now on 0131 337 7774 or click on our website.

Bridge Street Sports Centre - Bridge Street, Leominster. Tel: 0845 24 10 972
Hereford Leisure Pool - St Martins Avenue, Hereford Tel: 0845 24 12 562
Hereford Leisure Centre - Holmer Road, Hereford Tel: 0845 24 10 978
Ledbury Leisure Centre - Mabels Furlong, Ledbury Tel: 0845 24 12 579
Leominster Leisure Centre - Coningsby Road, Leominster. Tel: 0845 24 12 540
Ross Swimming Pool - Red Meadow, Ross-on-Wye Tel: 0845 24 12 570
Ledbury Swimming Pool - Lawnside Road, Ledbury: Tel: 0845 24 12 590
Ross Sports Centre - Wilton Street, Ross-on-Wye Tel: 0845 24 12 570
The Bromyard Centre - Cruxwell Street, Bromyard. Tel: 0845 24 10 980

The main services provided by Surrey County Arts are:

• Music Lessons on a wide range of instruments and voice
• Workshops and Residential courses
• Music Therapy and teaching support for Special Needs
• Classroom support related to national curriculum, GCSE and 'A' Level
• Surrey County Youth Theatre
• Dance and Drama opportunities.

And more …. Log onto the website for full details.

Web: www.surreycountyarts.org.uk

Open Door in Blackheath - where both children and adults can learn a new skill, take up a new sport and develop new interests whilst meeting new people. Operating from Blackheath High School, Open Door is a Community programme of sport, leisure and educational classes for all adults and children is bound to have something to interest you.

Looking for somewhere to run your own sport or leisure classes from? Our fantastic facilities are available to hire at very competitive prices, in the heart of Blackheath. Facilities available to hire to run your own sport or leisure classes include state of the art Theatre, Cookery Room, Drama Studio, Sports Pavilion and sports fields, Art Studios and classrooms.

Open Door’s Tennis, Dance and Fencing Club offers lessons for adults and children with use of its tennis courts during evenings and weekends; at extremely competitive prices.

Looking for the perfect venue for your next Children’s Party? Look no further – OPEN DOOR has fantastic facilities available to hire, including Sports Hall, Pavilion, Cookery Room and Dance Studio. So for a fabulous party venue & no mess at home, contact us.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
• Fun Birthday Parties

Launching in Chippenham in September 2013.

For full details contact 07861 391598 or click on our websites.

Education in Stage and Theatre Arts (ESTA) the Saturday Drama School that started in Chiswick goes from strength to strength! The school which was started by international casting director and award winning TV producer Esta Charkham is heading into in it’s 12th year and has a sister branch in Croxley Green WD3. Three hours of music, movement, improvisation, drama and sheer fun for young people 7 – 18 every Saturday in term time. Terms start each September, January and April.

ESTA also has an agency and this year alone - members from both schools have appeared on CBBC,on CITV, on ITV, on Nickelodeon, at The National Theatre, at The Royal Court, with The National Youth Theatre and in major motion pictures.

ESTA’s Summer Schools are very popular and children join from all over the world as well as London! Do contact us for dates.

(Discounts on mentioning All4Kids)

For info and applications:

Tel: (020) 8741 2843
Email: esta@charkham.net

Aged 11 – 21? Love acting, singing and dancing? Looking for an exciting way to spend your Easter or Summer school holidays?

Take part in a musical theatre skills course with Youth Music Theatre, the UK’s national theatre company for young people. Get the chance to develop your skills in acting, singing and dancing, gain a grade 6 Trinity Guildhall certificate, create a new musical in six action-packed days and perform it to family and friends.

Stay at a residential camp with full board, accommodation, pastoral care, tuition from top West End directors, make new friends and have a lot of fun!

Special offers range from a discount of £15 for full-fee payment in advance, to a saving of £70 per participant if four places are booked together.

Past participants have said: “I met some fantastic people, learned so much and created something I didn’t think was possible, in a week!” (Jenny Whitaker, aged 16) and “We worked with really supportive professional directors. It’s been the best performance experience” (Melissa Rigg, aged 17).

We are passionate about what we do and have been running our action-packed skills courses for the past 10 years.

Find out more and book a skills course here:

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Courses for Summer.

Call Stagecoach Grimsby now on 01472 506172 or click on our website.

Angelsey School of Dancing has been established for 35 years offering dance classes to children from the age of 2½ up to and including adults. Our experienced and fully qualified teachers tutor in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern Theatre following the ISTD exams. We also offer classes in Latin American, Ballroom and Freestyle Disco.

Pupils regularly perform in displays and shows. All our classes are small with a maximum of 12 pupils so each child receives the best tuition allowing them to realise their full potential.

Classes are held in venues all over Anglesey and main land Bangor. We offer late afternoon, evening and weekend classes. Please contact us for full details.

Email: angleseydancing@pbrackembury.freeserve.co.uk

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• Improving: articulation, confidence, poise, creativity and imagination
• Stagecoach: Training for Life

Call Stagecoach Hertford now on 0845 603 6140 or click on our website:

Razzamataz Theatre Schools are the ideal place for young people aged 4 – 18 yrs to learn about Pop Singing, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, and Drama. Attending Razzamataz Theatre Schools can improve confidence, self esteem and fitness levels as well as giving students a head start in the world of Performing Arts.

Staff are selected not only for their skills but for their ability to inspire, motivate and coach the students to reach their full potential. The focus at Razzamataz is to provide a fun and varied curriculum to teach new skills or enhance existing ones.

We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our tuition (as ranked in the Top 3 Theatre Schools by The Stage newspaper) but also:

• Large scale stage shows in professional theatres
• Annual Awards Ceremony including Student of the Year, Best Achievement
• UCAS Accredited Arts Award for Senior Students
• Summer Stage Academies during school holidays, where everyone has the opportunity to join the Razzamataz team for a whole week and put on a mini show for friends and family!

The Principal at Yeovil and Street is Claire Walford who prides herself on her personal approach to both students and parents.

For details on our class times call Claire or visit our schools page at www.razzamataz.co.uk.

We offer FREE taster sessions - Reserve yours today!

Principal: Yasmin Taylor - Dip RBS TTC, ARAD, AISTD, Graduate Ballet Rambert.

We offer classes in R.A.D Ballet, I.S.T.D Modern and Tap. Special nursery classes in ballet for 3 years + on Thursday and Saturdays.

We hold yearly choreography competitions and on alternate years we produce a school show. Examinations, Competition and festival work are available at the discretion of the principal.

Classes held at Brookfield School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton.

Fax: (01489) 559892
E-mail: yasmin_taylor@hotmail.com

This prestigious academy, based in North London, is renowned for providing full-time drama training.

The Academy’s vibrant Drama Access Department have designed and now offers a range of drama and musical theatre classes for children and young people aged 6 to 18 years. All classes take place every Saturday in Mountview’s drama training and rehearsal studios. The emphasis of the courses is to build confidence and communication skills while being introduced to and developing a wide range of performance techniques. The Department also offers a diverse programme of Easter and Summer holiday courses.

We are a regional centre for R.A.D. and I.S.T.D. examinations and offer a wide range of lessons starting from nursery aged children through to adults.

Ballet - Jazz - Tap - Disco - National - Greek - Modern - Line Dancing - Drama - Singing

Nursery classes for 3+ for Ballet and Tap are held on Saturday mornings.

Classes held at Thornhill, Bitterne, Romsey, Halterworth and Valley Park.

Fax: (023) 8045 2986

An activity they are sure to enjoy!

Fun dance classes designed to develop confidence and creativity in children.

Get fit and have fun with Break Dance, Street dance and Hip-hop.

Exciting summer school run during school holidays.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life

For full details contact 0845 604 1422 or click on our website.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools are the ideal place for young people aged 4 – 18 yrs to learn about Pop Singing, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, and Drama. Attending Razzamataz Theatre Schools can improve confidence, self esteem and fitness levels as well as giving students a head start in the world of Performing Arts.

Staff are selected not only for their skills but for their ability to inspire, motivate and coach the students to reach their full potential. The focus at Razzamataz is to provide a fun and varied curriculum to teach new skills or enhance existing ones.

We pride ourselves not only on the quality of our tuition (as ranked in the Top 3 Theatre Schools by The Stage newspaper) but also:

• Large scale stage shows in professional theatres
• Annual Awards Ceremony including Student of the Year, Best Achievement
• UCAS Accredited Arts Award for Senior Students
• Summer Stage Academies during school holidays, where everyone has the opportunity to join the Razzamataz team for a whole week and put on a mini show for friends and family!

The Principal at Hampstead is Sam Bradshaw who prides himself on his personal approach to both students and parents.

For details on our class times call Sam or visit our schools page at www.razzamataz.co.uk.

We offer FREE taster sessions - Reserve yours today!

Principal: Cynthia Coatts BA (Hons) LLAM
Registered Teacher of The Royal Academy of Dance

Classes and private lessons in Speech, Drama, Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance.

Children and older students prepared for professional auditions, examinations, festivals etc.

Studio in Coulsdon, Surrey.

Dance tuition offered to all ages from 3 years to adults. Classes available in ballet, Tap, Highland, Scottish National, Modern, Stage, Disco and European National.

Students can work towards exams and competition levels or just for fun! Please phone the above number for full details.

Have you ever wanted to know what it is like to perform in a West End show?

Now you can! Join us this holiday on the intense but thrilling Theatre Tribe journey of what it is like to cast, rehearse and perform in a West End show led by Musical Theatre professionals. We create tailor-made productions based on current Musical Theatre hits which our ‘Tribe Members’ learn – complete with songs, script and choreography – in preparation for a fabulous final show. Theatre Tribe is not simply a holiday camp but a theatrical event, where each Tribe Member is made to feel like a seasoned performer preparing for the first night of a West End production.

Hard work? Yes. Challenging? Yes. Great fun? Yes!

Key Features and Benefits of a Theatre Tribe Experience:

• Theatre Tribe enrol a maximum of 18 students per workshop
• Each experience emulates as closely as possible the atmosphere of a professional rehearsal room and theatre
• Training by working West End and Touring actors, singers and dancers
• Theatre Tribe shows are ensemble pieces i.e. there are no lead parts – each Tribe Member has an equal role to play in the production
• Tribe Members receive a free Theatre Tribe T-shirt and DVD of the final show
• Fantastic behind-the-scenes organisation to create a seamless experience for our Tribe Members

We guarantee everyone who spends time with Theatre Tribe comes away from their experience feeling inspired, confident and raring to go!

Venues: Theatre Tribe can be found in various locations across London and the South East including Hampstead, Ealing, Balham, Greenwich and Cambridge

Well established dance centre. We teach Ballroom, Latin American, Rock 'n' Roll, Disco, Ballet, Tap, Line Dancing to all ages.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• 23 years of stretching imaginations.
• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Courses for Summer.

For full details call Liz Blower on 01525 717567 or click on our website.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
• Dance Troop Performances in the West End
• Theatre Trips

For full details contact 01183 712998 or click on our website.

Established since 1994, Top Hat Stage School is a part time performing arts school and agency for children and young adults aged 4 to 17 years of age. Over 500 students attend each week to be taught drama, singing and dance (both Tap & Jazz). No matter what level of experience or talent your child has – Top Hat accepts every child giving each and every one a moment to shine on stage and giving them stage experiences that will help boost their confidence and self discipline.

WEEKEND STAGE SCHOOLS: Children aged 4 and 5 years attend a 2-hour session where they discover the delights of the performing arts in an informal, but safe and caring environment. Children aged 6 – 17 years attend a 3-hour session.

AGENCY: Top Talent Agency represents Top Hat students for professional work in the West End and Television Commercials as well as films and modelling jobs, an ex pupil is Rupert Grint. Join Top Hat and your child could take their talents to a more professional level. www.toptalentagency.co.uk

WEEKEND STAGE SCHOOL LOCATIONS: Potters Bar, Welwyn, Stevenage, St. Albans & Hertford

STREET DANCE CLASSES available in Potters Bar and St Albans. See our website for full details.

Principal: Heather Palmer MUKA, MBATD, MSDTA

Step In Time offers dance lessons and quality dancewear to both children from the age of 4 and adults.

Classes are held weekly in Falkirk in Highland Dance. All our teachers are fully qualified and experienced. Dance classes are offered to all levels from beginners to professionals.

We are currently the UK's fastest growing dancewear suppliers, supplying a comprehensive selection of dancewear for Irish, Scottish Country, Ballet, Modern and Highland Dance. Our staff are all fully trained and will be happy to advise you with your choice. We carry a wide range of stock at all times so we are able to dispatch your order quickly. We offer a nationwide mail order.

Web: www.step-in-time.co.uk

Head Dance Tutor: Kim Richie BA (Hons)

“You don’t just come to Kdance - you become part of Kdance!”

We offer classes in Pop Dance, Cheerleading, Creative Dance, Singing and Drama for children from 5 years old. Fully qualified and highly experienced teachers nurture each child’s individual talents encouraging them to their full potential. Children become heavily involved in a big stage production held at the end of every term allowing them to experience all aspects of dance and drama.

Throughout the year we also run workshops hosted by well-known National and International dance companies.

Please contact us for further information.

Children's dance classes in Bristol

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-16.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer

For full details contact 01252 319133 or click on our website.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Courses for Summer.

Call Stagecoach Oxford now on 01869 278600 or click on our website.