AA Westminster School of Performing Arts

For an introductory class call: Angie – 07768 310521 or Fire - 07950 123567 (for salsa)

Alexandra Palace

• Ice Skating Club – Every Saturday
• Ice Skating Tuition – private lessons or classes for all ages
• Toddlers on Ice – every Tuesday during term time
• Birthday Parties - Includes meal & tuition
• Children's Skating Courses - After school course for 5-15 year olds
• Children's Crash Courses - Throughout most school holidays
• Ballet Classes
• Ice Dance Club
• Disabled Skating
• Adult Skating Courses

Email: icerink@alexandrapalace.com

Gayna Brown School of Dancing

Central Scotland Ballet School

The Central Scotland Ballet School has been established for over 15 years offering a variety of dance classes to children aged from 2 ˝ 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.

The Challis School of Dance

Classes held in Old Church House on the Western Road, Tring Hertfordshire.

The Challis School of Dance offers classes for boys and girls aged 2˝ upwards in RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern and Tap and Jazz.

Our team of fully qualified and registered teachers encourage each child to reach their potential by treating them as individuals. Pupils can take exams and we put on Bi-annual shows. Our pupils are also chosen to take part in children’s variety shows in the west end of London. Past pupils have gone onto teach and also professional careers.

Areas covered: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Our classes are held during term time Monday-Friday afternoons and Saturday mornings and afternoons.

Adult tap dance classes are offered every Wednesday lunch time.

John Warner Sports Centre

Holiday Kidz Klubs are also available during the holidays and at weekends.The John Warner Sports Centre has been awarded the FA Charter Mark and all the football coaches follow a technical syllabus and are fully FA qualified.

Email: Jwsc.leisure@broxbourne.gov.uk

Jill Bridger School of Dance

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.

Email: jill@danceschool.biz

Eleonora Dance Studio

Children's classes for boys and girls held in South Harrow and Pinner. R.A.D. ballet syllabus from 2˝ years. Established over 25 years.

The Jeanne Bamforth School of Dancing

RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap and Modern. All examinations, grades, medal tests and majors.

Adult Tap classes available. Street Dance for teenagers in Ashford. We also offer training for the stage and teaching profession.

Classes held at Ashford (Middx), Chertsey, Shepperton, Staines, Stanwell, Weybridge and Wraysbury/Horton.

Great idea for a Birthday Party! We organise Ballet and Street Dance Birthday Parties for all ages. We also have a hall available for hire in Ashford Middlesex.

Please contact Julia Frost on the above number for more information.

Susan Ford School of Dancing

Classes held in Hatfield. 1st Lesson FREE.

Please contact Susan Ford on the above number.

Ealing Dance Centre & Studio

We offer Action Kids for 9 months – 3 years, R.A.D Ballet for children from 3 years of age, I.S.T.D Tap and Modern for 5yrs + and Street Dance for 6yrs+.

All our teachers are qualified and each child is encouraged to reach his/her full potential. Our aim is to provide children of all ages with a grounding in both poise and dancing pleasure. They then progress with the opportunity to express themselves in more advanced work and take examinations.

Adjacent to the Studio is the Ealing Dance Centre where you can buy a wide range of dancewear and accessories, as well as Fashion/Bridal Wear, Hosiery, Hair Bits, Haberdashery, Gifts and Toys.

Ellen Ekers RAD Teaching Dip.

Bucks Dance Studio

Principal: Mrs Jane Whitehead - registered with The Royal Academy of Dance.

Dance Design

All our staff are experienced and registered. Pupils are in classes of age and ability. The children progress through grades by taking certificate examinations. Children also have the option of entering competition work and dance festivals. All classes are held in 3 studios with dance flooring and barres. We hold an annual show enjoyed by both children and parents alike. We recently had huge successes at the All England Dance Competition 2005 gaining one 1st, three 2nd, three 3rd and one 4th place at the Finals!!

For further information please contact Principal Maxine Porter A.I.S.T.D. Dip. (currently undertaking CDE certificate) on the above numbers.

Una Billings School of Dance

Lessons take place on a Saturday morning between 9.15am-12.15. Please contact us by telephone or email for more information.

Address: Askew Methodist Church Hall, Bassein Park Road, London W129RN
Email wharding60@hotmail.com

Dancingtots

For older children dancingtots sister company dancingkidz offers ballet classes for children age 3-5 years, more details can be located on our website.

The Ballet Box

We supply a wide range of dancewear and shoes for both children and adults for all types of dance including Ballet, Jazz and Tap and ballrom,as well as Gymnastics. Our range includes pointe shoes that are professionally fitted in store, tutus, leotards, crossover cardigans, bags, tights, hair accessories, full uniforms for both RAD and ISTD and dance related gifts.

We do not currently sell on line but when browsing through the site you will be able to add products you like to your Wish list that can then be submitted through the Wish list area. We can then contact you regarding availability and postage.

Shop Opening Hours: Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat - 10am to 5 pm Thursdays during term-time 3-5pm

Address: 21 High St, Caterham On The Hill, Caterham, Surrey CR3 5UE

Allen School of Dance and Performing Arts

Classes are held in Swineshead, Holbeach, Donington, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Kirton and here at Blackfriars in Boston .

Please contact Elise on 01205-365036 or Diane on 01205-368749

The Wingfield School of Ballet & Dance

Principal: Pamela Wingfield RAD Teaching Cert - registered with The Royal Academy of Dance.

Hillingdon Theatre Dance Centre

We have two dance schools run by a team of fully qualified teachers. The Junior school was established in 1966 for children aged three to eight offering RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap and Modern. Children then graduate to:

Senior school established since 1986 for eight to eighteen year olds offering RAD Ballet, Grades up to grade 8 and Majors, ISTD Grades and Majors in Tap and Modern and Jazz medal levels. We offer musical theatre classes for children aged eight upwards.

The school works in close conjunction with the local theatre enabling the children to perform in several professional productions each year.

Silhouette Dance Club

ALLENOVA SCHOOL OF DANCING

Dance disciplines offered include Ballet, Modern, Tap, Disco Jazz, National and Classical Greek throughout the week as well as Musical Theatre courses run on Saturday's. Pupils are offered the chance to enter various examinations including RAD, ISTD and NATD and we also offer Stage Medal tests, pupils have the choice as to whether they wish to perform a solo dance or be part of a group. The school also offers pupils the chance to perform in pantomimes, festivals, various competitions, musicals and full length ballet productions.

For full information please visit our website or contact our office.

Judy Tompsett School of Dance

Established for 20 years we teach dance to children aged from rising three’s to adults. We encourage each pupil to reach their full potential and pupils have the opportunity to take exams and  take part in the school shows. Our classes that run in North Abingdon- Mon-Fri after school and all day on Saturdays range from beginners to preparation for entry into Dance and Performing Art Colleges.

Between 2000-2005 8 students won scholarships to study musical theatre at Arts Educational, London. 1 student won a scholarship to Bird College and 1 at RADA. 3 students currently performing in the West End.

Principal: Judy Tompsett C.D.E., L.I.S.T.D.Dip., L.A.M.D.A.Dip.

Email: judy.tompsett@ntlworld.com

Active Education

The vibrant energy of our classes encourage confidence and poise through social, creative and performance skills, whilst also resulting in excellent exam results.

Email: alee@hurstlodgesch.co.uk

Renton Dance Studio

Renton Dance Studio has been established for 25 years offering dance tuition to children aged from 3-18 years in a dedicated, air conditioned studio.

Classes are offered in RAD and ISTD Ballet as well as ISTD Tap, Modern and Jazz to major level, taught by fully qualified, specialist staff. Examination results are of an exceptionally high standard. Private coaching is offered.

Come to Renton Dance Studio where with dedicated staff and small classes your child can realise their full potential. Contact us for your FREE TRIAL.

We consider that we are the only vocational school in the area. Many of our children are selected as junior and mid associates of Senior Ass. The Royal Ballet School. We currently have two students at White Lodge. In addition we offer opportunities for children to take part in Festivals, bi-annual school shows, auditions for pantomimes and English Youth Ballet and London Children’s Ballet productions where one of our pupils has the lead role for the second year running.

Significant numbers of our senior students go on to dance college to make dance their career.

Mobile: (07973) 520151
Email: rentondance @btinternet.com

The Purple Dance Studio

LoveBallet Dance Company

Daventry - Monday Evenings from 4.15pm till 7.15pm (Adult Ballet in Daventry)
Southam - Tuesday Evenings from 4.00pm till 6.30pm

Upper Boddington - Monday Mornings - 9.30am Nursery Ballet - (2-5 yrs) and 10.30am Ladies Dancercise (no exp. req.)
Saturday Mornings - 9.45am till 1.30pm Ballet Classes for all ages from 3 years upwards. Street Dance from 12.00 - 12.45pm (6yrs+) 

Examinations are offered, but aren't compulsory. LoveBallet Dance Company is dedicated to every child, whether their aim is to gain confidence and grace, to learn the joy of dance, to improve balance and co-ordination or to train for a career in dance. There are opportunities for children of all ages and the aim is make the lessons a fun and enjoyable way to learn the art of ballet.

Web: www.loveballet.co.uk
Email: Lorraine@loveballet.co.uk

Highgate School of Dance

Classes are available from ages 2˝ upwards. We develop each pupil according to their age and ability. The classes help to develop confidence, coordination, musicality and rhythm.

I.S.T.D. Ballet & Tap exams are encouraged but optional. All classes are taught by qualified teachers.

For more information call:
(O) 020 8386 1221
(M) 07774 441 932
Email: georginaskone@aol.com

Parkewood School of Dance

Introduce your child to classical ballet. For children wishing to discover the enjoyment of dance for fun or leading to a stage or teaching career.

Children accepted from 3 years to study Royal Academy of Dance syllabus. Grades and Majors. Registered teachers of the Royal Academy of Dance. Also ISTD Modern Major syllabus.

Starlight School of Dance

Classes take place at the Windmill Community Centre and Winyates Green Meeting Rooms, Redditch.

Garrowhill School of Dance

Garrowhill School of Dance has been established for over 30 years offering Ballet, Tap, Modern, Highland, Majorettes, Acrobatic and Cheerleading classes for children from the age of 3 years.

Classes take place Mon-Fri afternoons/evenings and all day Saturday.

Hunter School Of Dance

We teach Ballet - Tap - Creative Dance for children of all ages.

The Gwenda Grayson School of Dance and Performing Arts

For imperial ballet, tap and modern pupils follow the I.S.T.D syllabus. Pupils have achieved a 100% success rate in their exams and enjoy participating in regular whole school performances (with sparkly costumes!)

We also run Pop Stars Performing Arts Summer School a stimulating, vibrant course to inspire creativity and expression in your child. For 6 to 16 year olds. Between the hours of 10am and 4pm, over a four week course children can enjoy street dance, pop band, drama, splatter painting and mini sculpture.

Email: lallyyllal@hotmail.com
Mobile: 07795483195

Newton Ballet School

We are a well-established ballet school offering small classes to children from the age of 3. We believe that each child should be treated as an individual as well as enjoying dance within a group and we are able to achieve this by keeping all our classes small.

We follow the RAD syllabus and every child has a choice to take the RAD exams or just enjoy the gradual progression through each level.

We also offer adult ballet classes.

For further information on the school please contact the above number.

The Islington Ballet School

Creative dance for children from 3 years and progressing to optional ballet examinations.

Classes also held at associated school in St John's Wood.

For further details please contact Belinda Payne on the above number.

Rutleigh/Norris Ballet Schools

For further information please call the above number or log onto our website at www.ballet.uk.com

Frances Lundy School of Dance

The Frances Lundy School of Dance has been established since 1984 offering dance classes for both boys and girls in RAD Ballet from two years of age and ISTD Modern and Tap from five years of age.

Pupils are grouped according to age and ability in small friendly classes. We work closely with all our pupils enabling us to spot potential at an early stage. All our teachers are ISTD or RAD registered, our pupils are encouraged to work towards examinations and presentation classes. The school presents a theatre performance every three years in which every child has the opportunity to dance. Pupils who show exceptional ability are encouraged to audition for vocational schools at eleven years of age.

Classes held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in three locations throughout Chiswick.

Footworks School of Dance

Our friendly school offers small classes for children from the age of 3 (Introductory Ballet). According to age and ability they then progress to Tap, Ballet, Modern and Jazz classes.

All children have the opportunity to work towards I.S.T.D. exams and take part in school shows. Some children are also able to take part in festivals.

All teachers are I.S.T.D. qualified and working towards the new Certificate of Dance Education recently introduced by the Q.C.A.

Please contact the above number for more information.

E-Mail: footworks98@yahoo.co.uk

Julia's Studio

Modern Jazz - Tap - National Dance - The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.

Musical Theatre - Singing - Acting - Adult classes in Tap - Jazz - Singing - Acting - Aerobics

Our teachers are fully registered teachers and qualified to teach dance and drama.
ARAD - ISTD - BA Hons - LRAD

We are registered with the Council for Dance & Education. Come along to the studios and chat about classes.

We also run a popular summer school and we sell a selection of all major brands of dancewear and shoes, contact us on the number above for full details.

The Arts Educational School

Further information can be found on our website: www.artsed.co.uk

Email: jules@artsed.co.uk

Spring School of Ballet

Established for over 15 years the Spring School of Ballet offers tuition in Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance to children from 2˝ years upwards.

Our team of fully qualified teachers follow the RAD syllabus in over 40 classes. Children are grouped according to age and ability and are encouraged to reach their potential in small, friendly, structured classes where is emphasis is on learning while having fun. Exams can be taken at the end of each year and at the end of each term parents are invited to their child’s class to watch their progress.

Come to the Spring School for Ballet to meet our great team of dance teachers that will inspire your child to love dance!

Classes are run every day of the school weekday afternoons as well as Saturday mornings.

Our classes are held at:
Weekdays - The Contact Centre, 60 Hambalt Road, Clapham SW4
Weekends - Clapham Manor Primary School, Belmont Road, Clapham SW4

Email: admin@ssballet.co.uk

Aston Theatre Arts

The schools founder, Jay Aston, was one of the original members of the highly successful pop group, Bucks Fizz. Jay and her experienced and fully trained staff are dedicated to providing quality education in the arts. Students perform a display of work each year and receive an annual report as well as Certificates and medals awarded on merit. The school has also set up it's own agency run by Mondi Associates and in association with a London PR agency.

Please visit our website for times of classes or contact the school for more information and the date of the next open day, where newcomers are welcomed free of charge.

Hayes School: Church Hall, Old Church School, 86 Hayes High Street, Kent BR2 7BA (Beside the BMW Garage)

NEW CLASS FOR 2008 at New Community Hall, Oxted, Surrey: From 13th January 2008 each Sunday term time at 1.15-3.45

Let’s Perform

Our highly qualified and caring teachers aim to encourage children to reach their full potential in a fun and creative environment increasing their self-confidence and helping them gain new skills that have positive benefits for life.

Let's Perform also offer very popular holiday programs during Easter and Summer covering Dance, Drama and Singing and a final day production ensures your child has an opportunity to perform their new found skills with confidence in front of an audience.