welcome
To Aigburth Theatre School!
We are established in Aigburth, Liverpool, we teach Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop for children aged 2 to 18 years, in a friendly and professional environment.
Our team are industry professionals who possess a wealth of knowledge and experience,
most importantly, they have the well-being of our students at heart.
We have a bespoke development pathway and ensure every child feels seen, heard and valued.
About
We teach Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Drama, Singing, Musical Theatre and Hip Hop for children aged 2 to 18 years
Aigburth Theatre School's Classes are professional, fun, and dedicated to developing confidence and creativity, alongside mastering technical ability in the performing arts disciplines
As well as offering exam grades and performance opportunities, we also support older students through Duke of Edinburgh awards and offer valuable, paid work experience.
Together we support our local children's charity Alder Hey. We are extremely lucky to have such an important Hospital nearby and we often run events to raise money for Alder Hey.
"At our school every child is seen, heard and valued"
Principal, Miss Georgina
our
community
Alder Hey is a leading children's hospital in Liverpool, offering specialised medical care, surgery, and treatment for young patients. It is also known for pediatric research and innovation to improve children's healthcare.
We raise funds through pre-loved uniform sales, charity runs, cake sales and many other regular events.
our
culture
We are clear in our mission: to make the performing arts available to all, and we embody our values daily.
Our values are:
POSITIVITY
AMBITION
RESPECT
KINDNESS
We aim to provide a happy and protected space where ALL students can freely express themselves and grow in confidence in a professional and non judgemental environment.
Our philosophy is to encourage and nurture talent and creativity while providing a positive space for learning and development.
Our people
Our teaching collective is 100% committed to bringing out the best in every child. They each embody our values of positivity, ambition, respect and kindness. We are fortunate to have some high- profile industry professionals in our team who have performed in exciting productions - from the West End to Hollywood! We have built a strong collective culture over many years and you can be absolutely sure your children will receive the highest standard of teaching in a warm, friendly and nurturing environment.
TIMETABLE
FEES
New students can have two pay-as-you-go sessions while settling in,
payments will then be taken by Direct Debit.
Monthly payments are calculated based on the hourly tuition rate
and the number of theatre school weeks left in the current year.
A few examples are shown below:
One hour Ballet class: £7.50 x 32 weeks = £24 per month
90 min Musical Theatre class: £9.50 x 32 weeks = £30.40 per month
In accordance with our terms and conditions,
we require six weeks notice for students wishing to give up their place.
Should you wish to leave before the end of the year, we will calculate the residual amount owing
(up to your leaving date), and invoice you for any outstanding fees.
UNIFORM
• Black ATS T Shirt £15.00
• Black Named Hoodie £25.00
• Black Dance Leggings Junior £16.50
• Black Jazz Shoes £24.00
• Blue Ballet Dress £24.00
• Pink Crossover £14.00
• Ballet Shoes £13.00
• White Tap Shoes £24.00
• Black Tap Shoes £24.00
• Pink Ballet Tights £6.50
• Black Leotard £24.00
• Black Crossover £14.00
shows
Experience the magic of show day!
As well as performing in class, students perform live, boosting their self-confidence and providing invaluable life experience.
All children are invited to take part in our shows. We ask that you purchase a show costume from us and encourage you to use it again and again. You will have an amazing dressing up box! We are always mindful of costs and try where possible to choose something that can be worn again or passed on.
We strive for the highest standards in everything we do and beautiful show costumes are essential to reflect our creativity, talent and professionalism whilst on stage.
EXAMS
Dance syllabus classes can be taken to examination level, from beginner to professional teaching grades. Students receive awards and reports to measure progress and assist with future development.
We also teach Acting and Public Speaking, following the LAMDA syllabus (London Academy for Music and Dramatic Arts). OFQUAL credits and UCAS tariff points can be attained. For example, LAMDA Grade 5 Acting is equivalent to a GCSE.
FAQs
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When does the next term start and finish?Please check our term dates here.
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When do fees need to be paid?Fees must be paid in advance of each term. All registered students will receive an invoice before the beginning of each term. Please read our full terms and conditions here.
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How do I sign up to Direct Debit?After you child’s two week trial period, you will be invited to join our direct debit scheme. This is a great way to spread out termly costs across the dance year.
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How do I join?Please email us and we will check class availability. Payment terms for new starters will be ‘pay-as-you-go’ for 2 weeks, then you can sign up to our direct debit scheme or payment must be made for the rest of the term for students to continue. Comfortable clothing and footwear can be worn initially but our regulation uniform must be purchased from us at the earliest opportunity.
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How do I order uniform?Dance shoes, costumes and uniforms can all be ordered from us online or via email. Goods will despatched when payment has been made.
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When is the annual show?Our next show is booked for the 9th November 2024! All students are expected to take part.
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What is the best way to contact teachers and staff?Email is the best way to contact us. We can arrange a meeting if necessary.
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Can we stay and watch?Parents with young dancers can stay on a Saturday morning, however all other weekday and Saturday classes will be held behind closed doors.
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How will my child progress in technical ability?Students follow internationally recognised dance and musical theatre syllabi. They can take exams and progress through grades in ballet, tap, jazz, musical theatre and drama. University credits can be achieved for higher LAMDA grades. As well as growing in confidence, students learn new skills, maintain a high level of fitness, develop life-long friendships and have a lot of fun!
