344 dance school
344 DANCE SCHOOL is based at DANCE STATION, Alexandra Park, Fishponds, a
building comprising 3 fully equipped dance studios, a lecture and music room,
changing rooms, rest areas, a studio theatre and a Dancewear shop - KATHY'S
DANCEWEAR. Our lessons also operate in rented premises in 8 branches covering
the Bristol area:- Church House, Long Ashton The Village Hall, Emersons Green
Holy Trinity Church, Bradley Stoke The Batch, Warmley 467c Wells Road, Knowle
The Village Hall, Wickwar Children and adults can learn for fun or they can take
advantage of the many opportunities offered to them including exams with the
ISTD, RAD, LAMDA and LCM; shows; competitions; workshops and masterclasses;
summer schools and many other performance opportunities. All our exams are held
at our own premises as we are an Approved Exam Centre for all the above
examining boards. Whether you dance at Dance Station or one of our branches, the
school has a positive, fun, atmosphere to bring out the love of dance and help
you get the most out of your lessons. Dance is a performing art and with our
beautiful studios and theatres, performance opportunities can be developed to
the full. STUDIOS are also available for hire at both our Fishponds and Knowle
Branches. FOR CHILDREN it is a chance to learn a variety of dance styles, be
creative and make friends wiith similar interests outside of their school
groups, build confidence and sociial skills, develop good poise, posture and
discipline all within a safe environment with highly respected, experienced and
qualified teaching staff. FOR ADULTS we have one of the largest selection of
classes in Bristol, catering for all levels from beginners to advanced and for
all ages - some of our dancers are over 80 years so it is never too late to
learn! We have a great social atmosphere at Dance Station and extra activities
often include theatre trips, dance social evenings and meals out. We are also on
MOVE GB so if you are a member you can take advantage of their rates. FOR THE
SERIOUS DANCER we are able to push you to achieve your maximum potential through
the large range of classes and dance techniques on offer, variety of teaching
staff, and availability of masterclasses with professionals, and opportunities
for private tuition to enable you to compete at the highest levels. We also
train Dance Teachers as well as professional dancers, and our teachers are
spreading their knowledge all over the country and indeed, the World!
Ex-students have gone on to full-time vocational training at such places as
Elmhurst, Hammond, The Royal Ballet, Laine Theatre Arts, Rambert, Northern
Ballet School, Northern Contemporary, London Studio Centre, Arts Ed, Italia
Conti, Bodyworks, Masters, Millenium, Bird, Performers, Wilkes & Liberatus as
well as our own 16+ vocational course. Careers have included West End
performing, Cruise Ship Performing, National and International tours,
Pantomimes, Holiday resort entertaining and teaching opportunities around the
world.
