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Perform
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(0845) 400 4000
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 Perform is one of the UK’s best-known children’s drama schools. With weekly workshops at over 110 venues across London and the South-East, the classes use a unique mix of drama, dance and singing to help bring out children’s true potential. With small classes, a high level of personal attention and a range of specially written songs, games, tongue-twisters and raps, the enthusiastic and experienced workshops leaders focus on developing children’s confidence and social skills while giving them the best fun they have all week.
They also offer extremely popular birthday parties which feature costumed Party Leaders and themes like High School Musical, Mermaids & Pirates, Fairytale Forest and Superheroes, holiday Experiences Courses based on classic books and stories and the rapidly growing Mini Ps (for under 4s) and Perform Plus (for 8-13s).
Perform offer every child a FREE Trial Session to discover the fun for themselves. To find your nearest venue, call 0845 400 4000 or book online at:
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Web: www.perform.org.uk
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Eleonora Dance Studio
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(020) 8907 0223
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Principal: Eleonora Economides AISTD, RAD RTS, RAD Teaching Dip., Dip LCDD
Children's classes for boys and girls held in South Harrow and Pinner. R.A.D. ballet syllabus from 2½ years. Established over 25 years.
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DanceXchange
The National Dance Agency for Birmingham and the West Midlands
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(0121) 689 3170
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Want to learn to dance?
DanceXchange offers classes for people aged 2yrs – 60yrs+ ranging from ballet, tap and street jazz, to bollywood, salsa and break dance. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a more experienced dancer, DanceXchange has a class to suit your needs! Prices start at just £3 for children.
Want to watch dance?
If it’s entertainment you’re looking for then look no further! Throughout the year, DanceXchange presents performances by the best dance companies from across the world in its studio theatre, The Patrick Centre (Birmingham Hippodrome). From captivating children’s shows to urban showcases and the very best adult contemporary dance, The Patrick Centre is the place to be for a great night out!
Find out more about DanceXchange on our website or email info@dancexchange.org.uk
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Web: www.dancexchange.org.uk
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ALLENOVA SCHOOL OF DANCING
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(01635) 201701
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Established in 1985, the Allenova School of Dancing offers classes throughout the Royal Borough of Berkshire for children from two and half. The school has seen many pupils go on to pursue careers in dance, the theatre or in teaching dance themselves.
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.
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Web: www.allenova.co.uk
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Sally Adams Danceworks
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(01425) 474072
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Principal: Sally Adams F.I.S.T.D. L.N.A.T.D. R.S.A. A.D.F.P.
Sally Adams Danceworks, an ISTD Approved Dance Centre, has been established for over 20 years offering dance classes in Ringwood and Fordingbridge in Hampshire and Alderholt in Dorset.
Classes for children aged from 3 years old to teenagers and for adults in Street Dance/Hip Hop, Freestyle, Rock ‘n’ Roll and adult courses in Ballroom, Latin American and Salsa.
All grades from beginners to advanced. We also offer competitive and medallist training. Freestyle/Street Formation teams. Exams in ISTD and NATD. Individual tuition is available.
Please contact us for full details.
Email: danceworks@onetel.com
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Theatre4Kids
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(07813) 279602
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Theatre4Kids is a children's theatre school in Walton-on-Thames. The drama school takes place on a Saturday. Theatre4Kids is managed and run by experienced drama professionals delivering the very best children's theatre training and drama workshops in the disciplines of music, drama, movement and singing for 6 - 16 year olds.
Theatre4Kids will be running an exciting, week long, drama workshop for children 6 – 16 years during the summer holiday to create an all singing, all dancing show for family and friends in just one week!
Monday 18th August - Friday 22nd August 2008 from 10am – 1pm daily
Come and have some creative fun! Book your child's place today.
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Web: www.theatre4kids.co.uk
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Wilson Centre of Performing Arts
Crown Studios, John Street, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 4HU
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(01274) 586866
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Results with pleasure!
Established for over 35 years, we offer dance for children from 3 years and drama and singing from age 5. All our teachers are very experienced and work under the direct supervision of The Principal Gordon Wilson, Fellow and Examiner to the International Dance Teachers Association. Our aim is to encourage children to have fun whilst learning and working towards their examinations.
We follow the IDTA syllabus in all dance subjects, and the examination board for drama is with LAMDA. Singing classes are also offered for those interested. Examinations are held three times each year, together with an annual show and drama festivals for those who wish to participate.
Coaching classes are offered to teachers along with fun classes for Adults in tap and drama.
Our high standard of teaching allows quite a few of our students to continue onto a professional career working in Television, London's West End, Commercial Theatre and Cruise Lines.
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Web: www.wilsoncentre.com
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Surrey County Arts
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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
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DAPA
The Wharf Studio, Eanam Wharf, Blackburn
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(01254) 699221
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Dance & Performing Arts Centre.
From beginners to grade and medal levels we teach any age.
Ballet - Tap - Stage
Modern - Jazz - Ballroom
Drama - Dance - Singing
Coffee bar available. Come along for a free initial dance lesson to see why we are the best!
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Julie Adams Stage School
112 Haviland Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth BH7 6HW
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(01202) 252524
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The Julie Adams Stage School is a vibrant and well-established Stage school, open all year round. Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Drama and Singing are offered for all ages. Little Stars classes are for ages 2½.
Ron and Julie, the principals, encourage students to take part in festivals, shows and competitions all over the country, which adds to their performing experience. Many students have had film and modelling contracts and have performed at the London Palladium.
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Bicester & Ploughley Sports Centre
Queens Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 2NR
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(01869) 253914
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Based in the growing market town of Bicester, with easy links by road or rail, we offer a superb range of term-time and holiday activities for children of all ages, with something to suit every budget!
- Ofsted registered creche.
- 25m Swimming Pool.
- Play n’ Teach Pool with interactive water features.
- Birthday Parties.
- Holiday Activities.
- Swimming Courses.
- Trampolining, Football, Gym and Tennis Courses.
- Club Activities.
- & Much More!
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The Jeanne Bamforth School of Dancing
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(01784) 241369
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The school has been established for 65 years and teaches children from the age of 2½ years to senior levels.
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.
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The West London School of Dance
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(020) 8743 3856
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The West London School of Dance was founded in 1986 by Anna du Boisson. The school offers highly professional classes in Ballet, Tap and Jazz taught by fully qualified staff for boys and girls of all abilities from 2 ½ - 17 yrs. We aim to provide students with the opportunity to perform in professionally staged productions.
Our philosophy is to inspire our pupils with a love of music, movement and freedom of expression through dance. We encourage every child to reach their potential and achieve their best in any situation giving them confidence and discipline that can be applied to all aspects of their life. Classes are held after school hours and at weekends. Scholarships are available.
Past students have gone on to train professionally with well-established dance schools. Some attend weekly classes at The Royal Ballet School on the associate programs. Other pupils continue to professions in the theatre while countless others have happy memories of attending the school.
Our studios are in W1, W11, W12 and SW7. Our studios in W12 are available for private hire. Please contact us for full details.
Fax: 020 8743 8210
Email: westlondondance@aol.com
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Web: www.thewestlondonschoolofdance.co.uk
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Miss Trudi's School of Dance & Stage Group
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(01822) 614177
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Ballet, Tap and Modern dance tuition for all ages.
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Kettering Academy of dance
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(01536) 483082
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The Academy’s guiding principle is to encourage and assist every student to achieve his or her maximum potential. We teach Ballet, Tap, Modern, National and Classical Greek to pupils aged 3½ upwards. Pupils take ISTD Imperial Society exams. Shows are held every two years. We have a strong link with the local amateur dramatics society and children can take auditions for local shows. Classes held in a fully equipped studio on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings. A coffee area is open during all lessons. We also offer adult tap classes. Joint Principals:
Donna Vasey AISTD
Daryl Vasey LISTD (Dip)
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Dance Design
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(01727) 839588
(01438) 715028
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Dance Design is a well established dance school run by a former professional in Performing Arts. We teach RAD Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz to children from the age of 3.
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.
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Garrowhill School of Dance
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(07751) 848190
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Principal: Amanda Letarte FSDTA, MBATD
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.
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Let’s Perform
Dance & Theatre School
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(0798) 525 9484
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Let's Perform is an established theatre school offering Royal Academy of Dance ballet, Jazz/Funk, Imperial Society of Teaching Dance Tap & Modern, Drama and Singing for children from 2½ to 18 years of age and Adult classes.
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.
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Web: www.letsperform.co.uk
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Debut School of Performing Arts
The Saturday Morning School
The Wednesday Evening School
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(01277) 260771
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Debut offers classes in:
- DANCE – Jazz, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and MTV
- ACTING – Improvisation, Audition classes, Radio technique, TV and Film technique, Monologues and Scene work
- SINGING –An understanding of music and of the voice. Students work on solo and group pieces – styles include Classical, Modern and Musical Theatre.
Debut’s teachers are the crème de la crème. They are exceptionally experienced and trained and all are CRB checked. Through the structured classes confidence is built, both in the student’s ability and in themselves generally. All children and teenagers aged 6-18 are welcome but class sizes are restricted.
The two schools run exclusively from Brentwood County High School’s purpose built dance and drama studios and music rooms. Many shows are put on throughout the year and often each separate age group will put on their own show.
As a non-compulsory extra the students can have their names on the highly successful Agency, run exclusively for Debut School of Performing Arts. There is no charge to be on the Agencies books. This year Debut has placed students in adverts, in "Cape Wrath" a new TV series, as a featured solo artist at FIFA's Opening Ceremony in Munich and also in their Corporate Film and in "Breaking & Entering" Film with Jude Law and Juliet Binoche.
For more information simply check out our website or phone the school’s Principal, Rachel Roche.
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Web: www.debutschool.co.uk
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MOUNTVIEW ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS
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(020) 8826 9217
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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.
Email: cadev@mountview.org.uk
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Web: www.mountview.org.uk
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Rosslyn School of Dance & Drama
The Studio, Rosslyn House, 1 Reddown Road, Coulsdon, Surrey CR5 1AN
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(01737) 552762
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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.
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