Established in 2002, this award winning dance school in the heart of Dartford offers ballet, tap, modern dance and musical theatre for students of all ages in a caring, instructive environment with fully qualified ISTD instructors.
The Paula Gosnell School of Dance is a dance school in Dartford, established in 2002. The school teaches students of all ages and employs fully qualified ISTD instructors.
The school offers Classical Ballet and Pointe work following the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance syllabus, with classes ranging from Pre Primary through Grade 6 and adult levels. Tap classes are available from Primary through Intermediate levels for children and adults. Modern Dance classes include Hip Hop, Lyrical, Jazz, and Contemporary styles. Musical Theatre classes cover voice projection, singing, acting, dance, and performance skills. Students may take ISTD exams in Ballet, Tap, and Modern Dance, as well as LAMDA exams in Musical Theatre.
Adult classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Stretch and Tone, offered both in person and online. The school holds one annual show in a professional theatre and provides performance opportunities and competitions throughout the year. The school has been selected five times to join the England Dance Squad to represent England at the World Dance Championships. Classes are held at Brent Methodist Church and Holy Trinity Church Hall in Dartford.