About The School

We have been established in the Reading area for over 40 years. During this time we have had many pupils who have gone on to make a career in dancing. Some have danced professionally whilst others have become choreographers and teachers. We also have many pupils who have enjoyed dance as a lovely hobby.

Our ethos is to develop each child to his or her own full potential. To teach the discipline and complexities of dance whilst maintaining the sheer delight of dance. We also aim to develop a greater understanding of dance by exploring and linking music and movement. We believe that our experienced staff teach in a caring and happy atmosphere.

Term dates

Autumn Term 2025; Monday 15th September to Saturday 29th November 2025.

Half term; Monday 27th October to Saturday 1st November 2025.

Spring Term 2026; Monday 5th January to Saturday 21st March 2026.

Half term; Monday 16th February to Saturday 21st Febraury 2026.

Summer Term 2026; Monday 20th April to Monday 6th July 2026.

Half term; Monday 25th May to Saturday 30th May 2026.

No classes will be held on the Spring Bank Holiday of 4th May 2026.

Note: All dates are inclusive.

Timetable - Autumn 2025

Timetable updated: 20th July 2025

      Monday
      • Maiden Place Community Centre
      • Mrs Judith Bennett
      • 16:30; Pre-primary RAD Ballet (3+ years)
      • 17:00; Primary RAD
      • 17:40; Grade 2 RAD and 1 Tap ISTD
      • 18:20; Grade 3 RAD
      • 19:00; Finish
      • Mrs Vikki Ferguson
      • 16:20; Beginner's Modern and Tap
      • 17:00; Grade 1 RAD
      • 17:40; Grade 2 Modern and 1 Tap ISTD
      • 18:00; Grade 2 RAD
      • 18:40; Finish
      • Christ Church Woodley
      • Miss Rachel Starling
      • 16:30; Grade 6 Modern ISTD
      • 17:30; Bronze Jazz ISTD (new)
      • 18:30; Grade 4 Modern ISTD
      • 19:30; Gold Jazz ISTD
      • 20:30; Finish
      • Mr Howard Ibbotson
      • 16:30; Grade 3 Tap ISTD (new)
      • 17:30; Grade 5 Tap
      • 18:30; Intermediate Tap ISTD
      • 19:30; Grade 3 Tap ISTD
      • 20:30; Finish
        Tuesday
        • Christ Church Woodley
        • Miss Rachel Starling
        • 16:30; Grade 5 RAD
        • 17:30; Grade 5 RAD (new)
        • 18:30; Grade 7 RAD
        • 19:30; Discovering Repertoire RAD
        • 20:30; Finish
        • St Peter's Church Hall Earley
        • Mrs Vikki Ferguson
        • 15:30; Primary RAD (5+ years) Ballet
        • 16:00; Grade 1 RAD
        • 16:40; Grade 1 Modern and 1 Tap ISTD
        • 17:20; Grade 2 Modern and 1 Tap ISTD
        • 18:00; Grade 3 RAD
        • 18:40; Finish
          Wednesday
        • St Peter's Church Hall Earley
          • Miss Linda Butler
          • 16:00; Primary RAD coaching
          • 16:40; Intermediate RAD
          • 17:40; Advanced 1 RAD
          • 18:40; Advanced 2 RAD
          • 19:40; Finish
            Thursday
            • Radstock Lane Community Centre
            • Mrs Judith Bennett
            • 16:40; Grade 4 RAD
            • 17:20; Grade 3 ISTD Modern and Grade 2 Tap
            • 18:00; Grade 2 RAD coaching
            • 18:40; Finish
            • Christ Church Woodley
            • Miss Rachel Starling
            • 16:30; Grade 4 Modern ISTD
            • 17:30; Advanced 1 Modern ISTD
            • 18:30; Intermediate Modern ISTD
            • 19:30; Advanced 2 Modern ISTD
            • 20:30; Finish
            • Mr Howard Ibbotson
            • 17:30; Grade 4 Tap ISTD
            • 18:30; Intermediate Tap ISTD
            • 19:30; Grade 5 Tap ISTD
            • 20:30; Finish
              Friday
            • St Peter's Church Hall Earley
              • Miss Linda Butler / Mrs Shelagh Bodimeade
              • 16:00; Grade 1 RAD coaching
              • 16:40; Grade 6 RAD
              • 17:40; Grade 8 RAD
              • 18:40; Finish
                Saturday
              • Christ Church Woodley
                • Miss Linda Butler
                • 07:45; Grade 8 / Open class RAD
                • 08:45; Grade 7 / Open class RAD
                • 09:45; Grade 6 / Open class RAD
                • 10:45; Grade 5 / Open class RAD
                • 11:45; Grade 5 (new) / Open class RAD
                • 12:45; Grade 4 (new) / Open class RAD
                • 13:45; Finish
                • Mrs Judith Bennett
                • 09:00; Pre-primary RAD Ballet (3+ years)
                • 09:30; Primary RAD (5+ years)
                • 10:10; Grade 1 Modern and Beginners Tap ISTD
                • 10:50; Grade 1 RAD
                • 11:30; Grade 2 Modern and Grade 1 Tap ISTD
                • 12:10; Grade 2 RAD
                • 12:50; Finish
                • Acorn Community Centre
                  • Mrs Vikki Ferguson
                  • 09:30; Pre-Primary Ballet (3+ years)
                  • 10:00; Primary RAD (5+ years)
                  • 10:40; Grade 1 Modern and Tap
                  • 11:20; Grade 2 Modern and Grade 1 Tap ISTD
                  • 12:00; Grade 1 RAD
                  • 12:40; Finish

                Venues

                We just love to dance!