DO WE STAY AND WATCH CLASSES?
Only with the very youngest children whilst they settle in. For some this is ten minutes, others may take a couple of weeks. Parents are then invited to watch at the end of each school term on our open days.

CAN WE PAY WEEKLY?
No, fees are paid in blocks of ten. However all new pupils can pay weekly for two weeks to try out the class first. The remainder of the block is then due on the third lesson along with our £5.00 enrolment fee.

DO YOU OFFER EXAMS TO YOUR STUDENTS?
Yes, we teach the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance syllabus or ISTD for short. The first exams are Primary Ballet age six and above or Grade I Modern or Primary Tap also minimum age six.

HOW OFTEN WILL MY CHILD TAKE AN EXAM?
Usually every twelve to eighteen months depending on attendance, practise and commitment.

DOES THE SCHOOL DO SHOWS?
Yes, usually bi-annually.

DO ALL THE CLASSES TAKE PART IN THE SHOWS?
Yes, from three up to adults.

DO WE HAVE TO BUY COSTUMES?
Generally not but there is usually a hire fee of between £3.00 and £5.00 depending on cost of costume for each dance.

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR TO THEIR FIRST LESSON?
For young children attending ballet, a skirt and t-shirt or a dress and bare feet. For older children and for modern and tap a tight fitting t-shirt and leggings/tracksuit bottoms. Clothing should be comfortable but not too loose fitting or too long. For tap classes a pair of hard low heeled shoes/boots. Preferably not trainers or sandals.

ARE ALL YOUR TEACHERS QUALIFIED?
Yes, all of our teachers are qualified to teach dance and have gone through rigorous training. Due to new government requirements many of our teachers are also in the process of undergoing further training and all attend regular refresher courses to keep up to date with developments.

ARE ALL TEACHERS INSURED AND CRB CHECKED?
All our teachers are insured. It is not yet a legal requirement for dance teachers in the private sector to be CRB checked. However we are currently in the process of being checked purely as a gesture to parents/guardians that we take child safety and protection seriously.

Past pupil Alexandra Jay singing at the ISTD centenary showcase.


Holly Winser - After grade 3 ballet exam