Frequently Asked Questions

Only with the very youngest children whilst they settle in. For some this is ten minutes, others may take a couple of weeks.

For young children attending ballet, leggings and a t-shirt are perfectly fine for the first lesson, and bare feet. For older children and for jazz and tap, a tight fitting t-shirt and leggings or tracksuit bottoms. Clothing should be comfortable but not too loose fitting or too long.

For tap classes, a pair of hard low-heeled shoes or boots — preferably not trainers or sandals.

Yes — we teach the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance syllabus (ISTD for short). The first exams are Pre-Primary, with a minimum age of five. Children who are doing Ballet or Tap may be invited to take an exam if they wish. Exams are not compulsory.

You can find out more about the ISTD at www.istd.org.

Usually every twelve to eighteen months, depending on attendance, practice and commitment.

Yes! We hold our annual showcase at the Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, usually every April. We are also invited each year to audition and take part in the Rhyl Pantomime at Christmas.

Yes, all classes take part in the show — although it is not compulsory.

Yes. All our teachers and volunteer helpers are fully vetted — they all hold a valid chaperone licence and are registered with the council. They are enhanced DBS checked and referenced. We take child safety and protection extremely seriously.