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The school has children ranging from 2½ years old in the preschool classes to a student ballet teacher who has returned to the school after being away at university and is working towards her Advanced 2 in ballet, tap and modern. At the school we try to get the right mix of fun and excitement with the discipline and control required for dance.

The Challis School of Dance has been established since December 2000 and has had many successes since then including biannual shows such as The Wizard of Oz and some excellent examination results. We currently have approximately 250 pupils in the school and enter about 100 children a year for exams in either tap, ballet or modern. Recently we entered 5 pupils for vocational exams in London with a 100% pass rate.

Our biannual show is held at The Civic Centre, Aylesbury so the children get the chance to dance on a stage and perform to a live audience; not only do the children relish such an occasion but it is a wonderful experience for the parents to see their children enjoying such a rare opportunity. The school has also performed in children’s variety performances in the West End, London. Several of the girls have danced with the English Youth Ballet and one pupil won the Gold Cup for ballet in the Aylesbury Dance Festival. As you can see we love to celebrate our pupils' successes and achievements and the Challis School of dance is about so much more than just attending classes.

We want your child to experience the fun and enjoyment that we at The Challis School of Dance get when we express ourselves through dance!