About Us
School history
Established since 1989, orginally named Susan Lucas school of dance. We offer classes in classical ballet, advanced jazz and pointe work. This family run business has the experience and education to train and enlight your child into the dancing world.
We take great pride in teaching the children and want to give them every opportunity to express themselves.
Classes are held termly in Gamlingay and Biggleswade.
Week day classes are classical ballet. Saturday classes alternate between Ballet and jazz. This is where performace work is taught as well as improving knowledge of the syllabus.
Biggleswade classes are held on Wednesdays and purely focus on classical ballet.
Shows and workshops
The children get the chance to perform every year in community celebrations from fetes and fayes in the summer to pantomimes and plays in the winter.
The school also embarks on it's own show. During the last 13 years we have produced four full length ballets and 3 variety shows which we are very proud of:
Coppelia - 1998 and 2006.
The Sleeping Beauty - 2000.
The Nutcracker - 2002.
Swan lake - 2004.
Zing - 2009.
Let's Sparkle - 2011.
With a Flourish - 2013
Pazzaz - 2017
Time to Shine 2022
The Children also get the opportunity to attend themed workshops during the school holidays.
whether it is 2 days at Easter or 5 days in the summer, it is guaranteed the children will always experience new challenges which ends with a short performance of their work. This can be anything from Mary Poppins to Bollywood.
Exams
The Royal Academy of Dance's emphasis is on the enjoyment of dance.
We offer students the chance to take exams in Ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance.
If your child would like to gain certificates for their hard work and enjoy having a goal to work towards then exams are perfect.
Government recognised and endorsed qualification on achieving Grade 6 and above. UCAS points are awarded, helping them towards university entry.
The school has a 100% pass rate.