Funky Feet School of Dance

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The Funky Feet School of Dance & Performing Arts - Ballet, Modern, Tap & Drama Classes in Loddon, Norwich

About Funky Feet School of Dance

The Funky Feet School of Dance & Performing Arts offers ballet, modern, contemporary, tap, street/commercial, singing, acro, and musical theatre classes for students aged 2.5 to adults at Langley School in Loddon, Norwich.

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The Funky Feet School of Dance & Performing Arts operates from The Drama Studio at Langley School in Loddon, Norwich. Founded by Joan Gisborne, the school has been led by principal Vicky Codling since 2009. The teaching staff includes Miss Emi, Miss Hollie, Miss Laura, and Miss Frankie.

The school provides dance and drama instruction for students from age 2.5 through adulthood. Classes are offered in ballet, modern, tap, contemporary, street/commercial, jazz technique, musical theatre, acro, limbering, and singing. Ballet instruction ranges from Pre-Primary through Standard 5 and above, including pointe work. Modern and tap classes extend from Primary through Grade 6 and beyond. Students may take graded examinations through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabus, which offers recognised qualifications that can contribute UCAS points.

The school organises annual shows open to all students and runs a selected competition team. Throughout the year, students have opportunities to perform at community events, including local pantomimes. Former students have progressed to professional training at institutions such as Tiffany Theatre College, Laine Theatre Arts, and Bird College, with some going on to perform in West End productions and touring shows.

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What is Funky Feet School of Dance?
The Funky Feet School of Dance & Performing Arts is a dance and performing arts school founded by Joan Gisborne and passed on to Vicky Codling in 2009. The school offers dance and drama classes in a variety of styles for students of all ages and abilities, aiming to provide a safe, inspiring, and inclusive space with a supportive, family-like environment.
The school is located at Langley School, The Drama Studio, Loddon, Norwich, NR14 6BJ. The postal correspondence address is 20 Hurst Road, Chedgrave, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6HJ.
The school offers ballet at multiple levels including Pre-Primary/Primary Ballet, Standard 1 and 2 Ballet, Standard 3 and 4 Ballet, Standard 5 Ballet and above including Pointe, and Lower and Upper Tech Ballet. Other dance services include modern, contemporary, tap, street/commercial, singing, jazz technique, limbering, mini movers, acro, and musical theatre. Drama classes have also been added to the curriculum.
Students of all ages and abilities can join the school.
The school caters for children from age 2.5 up to adults.
Students have opportunities to take ISTD syllabus exams, which are recognised qualifications that can help gain UCAS points. Selected students can join the competition team. Former students have gone on to graduate from theatre colleges and perform professionally in West End productions, tours, and on cruise lines.
The school follows the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) syllabus. Students can take exams through the ISTD, and moving up through the grades can help students gain UCAS points.
The school puts on school shows that the whole school can take part in. A competition team is run with selected children. Students are given opportunities to perform at events through the year, including the local pantomime.
The school can be contacted through a contact form on the website. The postal correspondence address is 20 Hurst Road, Chedgrave, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6HJ. The studio location is Langley School, The Drama Studio, Loddon, Norwich, NR14 6BJ.