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GSPA Established 2007

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY

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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

Performance Opportunities
Competition Team

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

  • Classical Ballet

  • Tap

  • Jazz & Street Dance

  • Musical Theatre

  • Kicks, Leaps & Turns

  • Acro Dance

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  • Classical Ballet

  • Tap

  • Jazz & Street Dance

  • Contemporary

  • Musical Theatre

  • Acro Dance

  • Private Singing Lessons

  • Classical Ballet

  • Tap

  • Jazz & Street Dance

  • Contemporary

  • Musical Theatre

  • Acro Dance

  • Private Singing Lessons

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  • Classical Ballet

  • Pointe Work

  • Tap Dance

  • Commercial Street Dance

  • Contemporary

  • Jazz Technique

  • Musical Theatre

  • Acro Dance

  • Private Singing Lessons

CLASS PRICES:

30 min classes - £5.75

45-60min classes - £6.25

90min classes - £8.00

MULTI CLASS DISCOUNT AVAILABLE

Intake takes place twice a year in September and March.

Ballet Classes
Advanced ballet classes
Primary Department ages 3-6
Pre Junior Department ages 7-9
Junior Department ages 10-12
Senior Department ages 13-18
Junior age classes
Commercial Street Dance Classes
Musical Theatre Classes
Pre School Adventures

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!

Backstage at the annual show
Classes popular with boys
Pre School Classes
Gillham School of Performing Arts

THE BEST SUMMER SCHOOL IN TOWN!

Our Youth Musical Theatre Company offers an INCREDIBLE 2 week experience in the summer holidays.

With a maximum cast size of 30, you are guaranteed maximum stage time as you produce a full scale musical in just 10 DAYS!

This experience is open to all young performers ages 8 - 18 years old and includes:

  • Professionally produce a hit Musical

  • 2 weeks of rehearsal in our fantastic studios

  • Dress Rehearsal at the theatre

  • 2 performances at the theatre

  • Costumes

  • Professional photoshoot

  • Own script to keep plus a photo from the shoot!

Gillham Young Performers
We Will Rock You Jr
Fame Jr
Matilda Jr
Legally Blonde Jr
The Little Mermaid Jr
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EXAMS, SHOWS & COMPETITIONS

At GSPA we offer the following every year:

  • Annual Exam Session in ISTD Ballet, IDTA Tap, IDTA Jazz

  • Annual Musical Theatre Department Showcase

  • Annual Full School Production

  • 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. 

Leaps, Kicks and Turns Training
Flexibility and Strength Training
Partner Work Training
Professional Photoshoot
Contemporary Dance Classes
Singing Lessons
Jazz Dance Classes

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

Phoenix Boys Associates

Sam Stanley Creative Associates

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

Graduate Student Natasha Thomas

Past Student Natasha Thomas winning the Black British Theatre Awards for Best Supporting Female Actor in a Musical 

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