About Us

ADULT CLASSES Adult Tap Classes are also available and held at the school. They are very popular, provide good exercise and are a lot of fun.
Please ask about the appropriate classes that are available.

DRAMA CLASSES Drama classes are held every Tuesday and Saturday. The classes are of one-hour duration and develop the pupil’s confidence, in the disciplines of acting, mime, improvisation, dialects, script reading, and festival work.

Drama productions are also produced at intervals.


Drama pupils are trained for examinations in the London Academy of Music Dramatic Art (LAMDA).

SINGING / THEATRICAL WORKSHOPS Singing classes are also held every week. These are designed to develop the pupil’s singing skills, and train their voices for projection and confidence. They also learn theatrical routines with their singing and breathing techniques.

PRINCIPAL

Josephine Johnston M.B.B.O. Josephine trained within her mother's Medway based Stage School from the time she could walk. She also attended the Corona Stage School in London full time from 11 years.

She appeared in numerous T.V. commercials, films, the “Newcomers” and shows with Bruce Forsyth. Josephine later decided to concentrate her efforts on her first love, that of teaching, and enjoys passing on her professional training to her students.

TUTORS

Joshua Fenton - Drama Joshua attended the Italia Conti Academy from 11 yrs to 16 yrs where he studied Drama, Dance and Singing and then became a student in their Adult Drama School. During this period he was also engaged in professional acting work in TV productions, such as Jasper Carrot, Little and Large, Kenny Everett and advertising campaigns for Golden Delicious, Outspan and the “Munch Bunch.” He has also been contracted as a voice artist for many language tapes for schools and played the part of Mauler in the B.B.C. Children’s T.V. series Grange Hill for almost four years, as well as many more television productions.

Jenny Clare – Singing Jenny has been singing professionally since a teenager working all over Europe. She had two hit records as a solo singer and has also been part of a European Show Band. She is now putting her expertise into teaching the pupils learning techniques so as not strain the voice. She also has a school in Cobham called Musical Connections.

Tony Heath - Pianist Tony has been with the school for over 20 years and is a great support to the children in exams and shows. Tony also teaches pupils piano lessons on request for enjoyment, although not for exams.

Rachael Harrison M.B.B.O. Rachael trained at Thanet Stage School of Dance & Drama. She was awarded a BBO Ballet Scholarship at the age of 12. She also attended the famous BRIT School in London and later at a London Performing Arts College. Rachael has trained for her Teaching Diploma at the school and has found her passion for teaching passing on her experience to the pupils. She is a great asset to the school teaching staff.

Stacie Chadwick M.B.B.O. Stacie trained at Thanet Stage School of Dance & Drama and has achieved her BBO Musical Theatre Diploma. Stacie runs the Street Jazz Classes and enjoys choreography and like Racheal, is a great asset to the school teaching staff.

SCHOOL REGULATIONS

It is very important that full uniform is worn to all classes. Hair for girls, is to be worn in a bun, off the face and neck. No jewellery, except small studs, are to be brought onto the premises. No chewing gum is allowed. No drinks or food/sweets are to be taken into the studio. Rubbish must be placed in the bins provided.

Discipline
Any form of dance and drama demands a strict code of self discipline. Discipline is required of all pupils attending the school, and pupils are expected to know what behaviour is required in and out of the studio. Pupils will not reach the required high standard if a certain level of self discipline is not maintained. If pupils do not comply they may be removed from the school for the comfort and benefit of fellow students.

UNIFORM

Uniform can be obtained from the shop at the Dancing school at very competitive rates. Details of the school uniform, and fees are set out in the school Prospectus.


Examinations
Pupils are trained for examinations in The British Ballet Organization (BBO) from Pre-Assessment to Intermediate standard in Ballet, Tap, and Modern Syllabus.
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