ABOUT US
The school follows the ISTD syllabus and offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Street; with the opportunity to enter for exams. Classes are held at our own premises in Leighton Buzzard as well as Stewkley Village Hall and Newton Leys Pavillion.
The school also caters for early years offering a range of pre-school Ballet classes from 9months.
All teachers are highly qualified, CRB checked and fully insured.
PRINCIPAL/TEACHER: Miss Amy
Amy started dancing at the age of 3; following the ISTD syllabus in ballet, tap and modern. After achieveing '3' A'Levels at Aylesbury High School she accepted a place at The Centre PAC on their full time Performing Arts course. During those three years she gained her ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern teaching qualifications and Performing Arts diploma as well as experience teaching students of all ages.
Amy has danced witihin the commercial industry for many high profile events and clients; from music videos to brand or store launches. However teaching is her passion, which has led her to start the school in 2012; this year she is also carrying on her education and gaining her licenciate status.
BALLET TEACHER: Miss Emma
Miss Emma completed her classical ballet training in London at the Maria Anderson School of Dance, following the RAD syllabus. After studying for her Bsc in Psychology, Emma continued dancing at a vocational level and gained registered teachers status in classical ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance.
In addition to ballet dancing Emma has performed in a variety of settings including musical master classes on the West End stage, she has also studied movement therapy. For her contributions to dance in the community, Emma was presented with the Princess Diana Memorial Award.
After recently taking a short break from ballet to have her daughter and son Miss Emma now has a new passion for teaching pre-school dance.
BALLET/TAP TEACHER: Miss Beth
Miss Beth started dancing at the age of 3; following the ISTD syllabus in ballet, tap and modern. After achieveing '3' A'Levels at Cedars Upper School she accepted a place at The Centre PAC on their full time Performing Arts course. During those three years she gained her DDE ISTD teaching qualifications in Classical Ballet, Tap and Modern as well as experience teaching students of all ages.
Miss Beth worked alongside Miss Amy before starting her full time training so she is very excited to be joining the team.
BALLET/TAP TEACHER: Miss Beth
Miss Beth started dancing at the age of 3; following the ISTD syllabus in ballet, tap and modern. After achieveing '3' A'Levels at Cedars Upper School she accepted a place at The Centre PAC on their full time Performing Arts course. During those three years she gained her DDE ISTD teaching qualifications in Classical Ballet, Tap and Modern as well as experience teaching students of all ages.
Miss Beth worked alongside Miss Amy before starting her full time training so she is very excited to be joining the team.
BALLET TEACHER: Miss Emily
Miss Emilly trained at The Royal Ballet upper school, during her time there she performed with The Royal Ballet. Upon graduating Emily joined the Birmingham Royal Ballet where she performed for six and a half years, touring the UK and overseas.
She is currently performing in Phantom of the Opera in the West End. We are so excited that Miss Emily is joining us to teach Pre-School Ballet.