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A family-run dancing school in the centre of Cheltenham, offering fun and rewarding classes of all types, for girls and boys of all ages.
Our pupils enjoy learning to dance in all genres with optional examinations and festivals for those who wish to participate. Our main focus is to develop a confident joy of dance, with good skills in technique and a high level of performance. From toddlers to teenagers, every child is welcome and every child matters.
We offer classes and private tuition with fully qualified and experienced teachers who encourage pupils to develop self esteem and hence reach their full potential. Our lessons at The Richard Pate School, where pupils of the school have the opportunity to learn basic skills in ballet and modern dance, are enthusiastically attended. We also offer pre-school classes at local nurseries and playgroups. Regular classes are held at 'Little Smarties' and 'Richard Pate Nursery'. A 'taster' class can be arranged on request.
Our popular Summer Theatre School - a fun filled week of performing arts - is held at Parabola Arts Centre every summer for children from 4-14 years.
Our classes
Under 7s
Little Treasures
Fun 30-minute classes of expressive movement with music and singing for 3-4 year olds. Info and timesHappy Feet
Fun 30-minute classes of rhythmical movement and tap dancing for 4-5 year olds. Info and timesStretch & Bounce
Fun 30-minute classes of simple modern exercises and sequences for 4-6 year olds . Info and timesAngels & Princesses
An introduction to ballet with expressive movement for 5-6 year olds. Info and timesPirates
Fun 30-minute classes of expressive movement with music and singing for 5-7 year old boys and tomboys. Info and timesPick Up & Shuffle
Fun 30-minute classes of simple tap steps and sequences for 5-7 year olds. Info and timesTheatre Workshop
Fun two-hour classes for 5-12 year olds based on a variety of activities including Street Dance, Musical Theatre and Jazz. Info and timesLittle Poppets
Fun classes of expressive movement, music and singing for under 4s and their parent or carer. Info and times
Ballet
Adult Ballet for beginners
A lively and fun introduction to ballet for adults with little or no dance experience. Info and timesAdult Ballet for beginners and improvers
A natural step from beginners, developing techniques already learned and introducing new moves. Info and timesAdult Ballet for improvers
Working around the grade 5 ISTD level, for adults moving up from beginners or with previous ballet experience. Info and timesAngels & Princesses
An introduction to ballet with expressive movement for 5-6 year olds. Info and timesDance Performers
A 45-minute additional class for children who attend both ballet and modern classes. Info and timesGrade 1 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 1 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesGrade 2 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 2 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesGrade 3 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 3 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesGrade 4 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 4 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesGrade 5 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 5 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesIntermediate Adult Ballet
A higher level class for adults with more developed ballet experience and secure knowledge of ballet terminology. Faster paced and more complex ballet routines. Info and timesPremiere Ballet
An additional one-hour session for children who already attend a graded ballet class. Info and timesSenior Beginners Ballet
A one-hour ballet class for any beginner over 12 years old, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesSenior Improvers Ballet
A one-hour class for anyone over 12 years old with some ballet experience, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesSilver Swans Ballet
An initiative set up by the Royal Academy of Dance to bring ballet to more mature dancers. Info and times
Tap
Grade 1 Tap
A tap class based on grade 1 of the ISTD syllabus in Tap Dance. Info and timesGrade 2 Tap
A tap class based on grade 2 of the ISTD syllabus in Tap Dance. Info and timesGrade 3 Tap
A tap class based on grade 3 of the ISTD syllabus in Tap Dance. Info and timesPick Up & Shuffle
Fun 30-minute classes of simple tap steps and sequences for 5-7 year olds. Info and timesRiff & Roll
Fun 30-minute tap classes for beginners aged over 7 years. Info and timesSenior Tap
A one-hour tap class for children over 10, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesTip Top Tap
Beginners’ tap classes for girls and boys over 9 years. Info and times
Modern and Jazz
Dance Performers
A 45-minute additional class for children who attend both ballet and modern classes. Info and timesGrade 1 Modern
A modern class based on grade 1 of the ISTD syllabus in Modern Theatre. Info and timesGrade 3 Modern
A modern class based on grade 3 of the ISTD syllabus in Modern Theatre. Info and timesGrade 4 Modern
A modern class based on grade 4 of the ISTD syllabus in Modern Theatre. Info and timesSenior Jazz
A one-hour jazz class for over 10s, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesStretch & Bounce
Fun 30-minute classes of simple modern exercises and sequences for 4-6 year olds . Info and times
Theatre
Theatre Arts
A 45-minute class for children who enjoy acting, singing and dancing. Info and timesTheatre Workshop
Fun two-hour classes for 5-12 year olds based on a variety of activities including Street Dance, Musical Theatre and Jazz. Info and times
Over 10s
Grade 4 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 4 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesGrade 5 Ballet
A ballet class based on grade 5 of the ISTD syllabus in Imperial Classical Ballet. Info and timesSenior Beginners Ballet
A one-hour ballet class for any beginner over 12 years old, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesSenior Improvers Ballet
A one-hour class for anyone over 12 years old with some ballet experience, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesSenior Jazz
A one-hour jazz class for over 10s, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesSenior Tap
A one-hour tap class for children over 10, without the structure of a graded syllabus. Info and timesTheatre Arts
A 45-minute class for children who enjoy acting, singing and dancing. Info and timesTheatre Workshop
Fun two-hour classes for 5-12 year olds based on a variety of activities including Street Dance, Musical Theatre and Jazz. Info and times
Adults
Adult Ballet for beginners
A lively and fun introduction to ballet for adults with little or no dance experience. Info and timesAdult Ballet for beginners and improvers
A natural step from beginners, developing techniques already learned and introducing new moves. Info and timesAdult Ballet for improvers
Working around the grade 5 ISTD level, for adults moving up from beginners or with previous ballet experience. Info and timesIntermediate Adult Ballet
A higher level class for adults with more developed ballet experience and secure knowledge of ballet terminology. Faster paced and more complex ballet routines. Info and timesSilver Swans Ballet
An initiative set up by the Royal Academy of Dance to bring ballet to more mature dancers. Info and times
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