STANDOUT TRAINING IN
DANCE & MUSICAL THEATRE SINCE 2007
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY
Gillham School of Performing Arts is a studio that offers a standout education in dance and performing arts, in an encouraging and nurturing environment.
Often referred to as our student's "safe space" we provide not only dance training, but a supportive family for the children to grow up in.
ABOUT US
Founded in 2007 by Principal Laura Gillham, our mission is to inspire our students and expand their passion and interest in the performing arts.
Whether looking to pursue a career as a performer, or dancing as a hobby, all of our students are encouraged to reach their full potential and take away with them some incredible memories by the end of their journey with us.
Our students enjoy a vast range of opportunities during their time with us including annual shows and exams.
We produce strong, technical dancers and all round performers with many of our students continuing their training professionally at the top performing arts colleges and schools in the UK.
MEET THE TEAM
Laura Gillham
Principal & Artistic Director
Hazel Sommerville
Teacher & Team Coordinator
Megan Lee
Teacher & Office Manager
Ella Piper
Teacher of Musical Theatre
Sam Mason
Teacher, Show Manager & DSL
Ellie Beaumont
Teacher of Jazz
Olivia Hallett
Vocal Coach & ATS
Rihana Ogborne
Teacher of Tech, Jazz & MT
Ariane Tighe
Teacher of Ballet, Tech & MT
Lucy Kellett Baines
Vocal Coach
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Classical Ballet
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Pointe Work
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Tap Dance
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Commercial Street Dance
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Contemporary/Lyrical
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Jazz Technique
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Musical Theatre
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Acting Through Song
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Acro Dance
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Private Singing Lessons
CLASS PRICES:
30 min classes - £6.50
45-60min classes - £7.50
90min classes - £9.00
MULTI CLASS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE
Intake takes place twice a year in September and March.
CLASSES AVAILABLE AT GSPA
Welcome to Gillham's Pre School Dance Adventure - an EXCLUSIVE programme for our LITTLEST STARS!
Every Saturday morning at 11.30am our pre school children aged 3-4 years old enjoy the perfect introduction to dance school life and here begins the start of their journey with us at GSPA.
Each week, we take these VIP's (Very Important Performers) on an exciting adventure with PROPS, STORIES and MOVEMENT, giving them a weekly opportunity to SHAKE OUT their energy and FALL IN LOVE with dance!
The class combines the 3 core dance styles of Ballet, Tap and Jazz in one FULL OUT 45 minute session!
EXAMS, SHOWS & COMPETITIONS
At GSPA we offer the following every year:
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Annual Exam Session in ISTD Ballet, IDTA Tap, IDTA Jazz
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Annual Musical Theatre Department Showcase
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Annual Full School Production
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Annual Competition Team Auditions
We have 2 thriving competition teams that we audition for each year.
Competitive dancers are the highest level ability students within their age department at the school and this is not suitable for beginners.
In addition to the above, we often bring in guests from within the industry to offer workshops and masterclasses to the students.
PAST STUDENT SUCCESS
Ballet Schools:
The Royal Ballet School - White Lodge
YDA Full Time Ballet School
Cecchetti Ballet Associates
South East Ballet Scholars
Full Time College:
Laine Theatre Arts College
Wilkes Academy of Performing Arts
Tring Park School of Performing Arts
Performers College
D&B College of Performing Arts
Addict College of Performing Arts
Urdang Performing Arts College
Bird College of Performing Arts
London Studio Centre
Masters Performing Arts
Peridance Capezio Centre, New York
Guilford School of Acting (GSA)
Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
The Brit School, London
Emil Dale Academy
The London College of Performing Arts
The Brighton Academy (TBA)
Miskin Dance College, Kent
Associate Programmes:
The Royal Ballet School - Junior Associates
The Royal Ballet School - Mid Associates
Cecchetti Ballet Associates
South East Ballet Scholars
Urdang Associates
Performers Associates
Push Programme
Sam Stanley Creative Associates
Sam Stanley Company
Performance and Professional Work:
Matilda the Movie
Various TV/Film/Commercials
National Youth Music Theatre NYMT
The London Children's Ballet
English Youth Ballet
National Youth Ballet
Tap Attack
Youth Music Theatre YMT
The Dance Proms - Royal Albert Hall
Annie UK Tour
Past Student Natasha Thomas winning the Black British Theatre Awards for Best Supporting Female Actor in a Musical