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We are an IDTA and RAD mutually recognised school and offer option Ofqual recognised examinations and regular opportunities for small and large scale performances.
Established over 30 years ago, we are a registered IDTA school, situated in the centre of Bakewell. Passionate about dance and theatre, we strive to inspire and motivate all our young people in a highly creative and stimulating artistic environment encouraging pupils of all abilities to benefit from a comprehensive Performing Arts curriculum.
Our school principal, Jill Ferguson has 40 years professional teaching experience and is a highly trained and qualified teacher of dance and performing arts. Jill has also worked extensively as a professional choreographer to theatre, television and cabaret. She is a life member of the International Dance Teacher’s Association and also a highly experienced teacher of children with special needs within the education sector.
Our long established dance school offers regular opportunities for performance work and we have produced over 20 major productions in professional theatres. We are also highly committed to our local community and perform for events, fundraisers and festivals. We perform annually in Bakewell’s highly acclaimed International Day of Dance.
Our first floor studios offer fully sprung dance floors and benefits from a small, private car park.
Dance Examinations are held at our studios with the IDTA and they are optional. We have 100% exam pass rate and over 70% of our pupils have achieved Distinctions or Merits.
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- Jill FergusonPrincipal
Jill Ferguson is an Associate and Member of the International Dance Teacher's Association. Jill also holds a Bachelor of Education from the prestigious University of London Goldsmith's College, where she majored in Dance.
She has worked as a professional dancer and since then as a choreographer for theatre, television and cabaret.
Her dance teaching experience spans over 30 years, and she founded her own school of dance over 25 years ago.
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BakewellWe are an IDTA and RAD mutually recognised school and offer option Ofqual recognised examinations and regular opportunities for small and large scale performances. Established over 30 years ago, we are a registered IDTA school, situated in the centre of Bakewell. Passionate about dance and theatre, we strive to inspire and motivate all our young people in a highly creative Read more…
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BakewellWe are an IDTA and RAD mutually recognised school and offer option Ofqual recognised examinations and regular opportunities for small and large scale performances. Established over 30 years ago, we are a registered IDTA school, situated in the centre of Bakewell. Passionate about dance and theatre, we strive to inspire and motivate all our young people in a highly creative Read more…
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