Stars Stage School

Stars Stage School was created in 2010 by Principal, Joanne Mitchell, formally a pupil and teacher for many years of The Wilsoncentre. Having danced since the age of 5, Joanne is an Associate member of the IDTA and runs the school with a dedicated team of teachers and assistants.

 

Who's who?

Ballet, Tap & Jazz: Joanne Mitchell

Freestyle: Sam Pitts

Senior Saturday Assistant: Sam Pitts

Junior Saurday Assistant: Caitlin Bruzzese

 

What do we teach?

Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Freestyle.

We also offer dance classes for adults in Tap & Freestyle

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What ages do we cater for?

Beginners Ballet is for children ages 3-5 years old and is a perfect starter class for the budding ballerina.

Performing Arts is available from the age of 5 years, (Ballet & Tap combined in a 1 hour lesson). Freestyle from age 4 and Modern Jazz from the age of 5.

 

What is our aim?

Our aim is to bring quality teaching to ALL our pupils and students. We care about the standard of individuals, and have as much enthusiasm with those who find it difficult, as we do with the most talented.

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Examinations

At 'Stars' we have had many exam sessions in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Freestyle all with a 100% pass rate. These sessions are usually held once a year. A Presentation Day is held after each examination session.

 

Shows

As a stage school we like to encourage all pupils to

take part in our productions, but this is not compulsory. At Stars we put on 2 shows a year. Summer Showcase at the end of the academic year and a pantomime at Christmas. Small groups of pupils are also chosen to represent our school at galas, fun day's and fates during the summer months.

 

Student courses

This is by invitation only. These courses offer ballet, tap and jazz lessons to pupils who show talent, commitment and a positive attitude in all subjects. Students are required to attend more than one day per week and the standard is very high. Keep practising and see if you can make the grade!

 

What to wear

Please obtain our uniform, which can be purchased through the school at reasonable prices. Initially, shorts/ leggings and a t-shirt are acceptable, with outdoor shoes for tap and bare feet for the rest of the classes. You should know within a month if your child is enjoying their classes, we then encourage you to start buying items until the whole uniform has been obtained.

We also sell t-shirts, hoodies and joggers with our school logo on, ideal for travelling to and from class in. Again these can be ordered through the school.

 

To view all our policies, please go to the policies tab on this website.

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THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE INITIAL CLASS

 

Parents will be allowed in with their child for their initial class, there after, we ask you to drop your child off and collect them at the end of their session. If you wish to commence lessons with us, just fill in an enrolment form and a start date can be arranged. You will be required to pay fees up to the end of the current month on your next class.

 

There is no enrolment fee

 

Fees

Fees are paid on a monthly basis via standing order. We request that this is set up for the 27th of each month (or as close to as possible) so it can reach the 'Stars' account for the 1st of the following month.

 

Most pupils enjoy our classes. If this is not the case, please advise and we shall bring your tuition to a close.

One month notice must be given.

 

Holidays

We follow the Bradford school holiday terms where possible (see separate holiday list) as we aim to provide 4 single classes per month. Some months may only have 3 due to holiday's, others will have 5 where there will be no extra charge.

 

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the principal.

 

AFTER THE INITIAL LESSON, PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO STAY AND WATCH THE CLASSES. SORRY

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