Caroline Butler School of Dance offers children's dance classes in Surbiton and Worcester Park, Surrey. Founded in 2011, the school teaches over 100 children across two venues with weekly classes in ballet, tap, modern, stretch, and pointe.
Caroline Butler School of Dance operates in Surbiton and Worcester Park, Surrey, teaching children from age 3. Founded in 2011 by Caroline Butler, an RAD-registered teacher and Bath University dance education graduate, the school now serves over 100 students across two venues. The teaching staff includes RAD and ISTD-qualified instructors who hold professional teaching registrations, first aid training, and DBS clearances.
The school offers weekly classes in ballet, tap, modern, stretch, and pointe. Ballet instruction follows Royal Academy of Dance syllabi from Pre-Primary through Grade 8, with vocational graded levels available by invitation. Tap classes use Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabi from Primary through Intermediate levels, starting at age 5. Floor barre and stretch classes employ the Progressing Ballet Technique method for students aged 8–17.
Students may participate in bi-annual shows, examinations, theatre trips, and competition teams for ages 8–13. Classes take place at Maple Lodge in Worcester Park and Long Ditton Village Hall in Surbiton, with additional sessions at Oak Hall. The school offers trial lessons for prospective students.
Caroline Butler School of Dance is a children’s dance school founded in 2011 by principal Caroline Butler. The school provides weekly dance classes in ballet, tap, modern, stretch, and pointe, along with bi-annual school shows, competitions, examinations, theatre trips, and a bespoke program of classes for seniors. All teachers are qualified and registered with professional dance teaching organizations RAD and ISTD, and are First Aid trained, DBS checked, hold Chaperone licenses, and attend regular Continued Professional Development. The school serves over 100 children across two venues.
The school operates in Surbiton and Worcester Park, Surrey, with classes held at Maple Lodge at The Hamptons in Worcester Park, Oak Hall, Long Ditton Village Hall in Long Ditton, Surbiton, and a Gym Studio.
The school offers weekly classes in ballet, tap, modern, stretch, and pointe. Ballet classes include Pre-Primary Ballet, RAD Ballet from Primary in Dance through Grade 8, and RAD Vocational Graded Ballet with Pointe work. Tap classes follow ISTD syllabi from Primary Tap through Intermediate Tap. Floor Barre and Stretch classes use the Progressing Ballet Technique method for strength and flexibility training. Competition teams are available for ages 8-13.
Boys and girls can join the school’s classes. Families are invited to contact the school to arrange a trial lesson. Some classes such as RAD Vocational Graded Ballet, Pointe, and Intermediate Ballet are by invitation only.
The school caters for children from age 3 years in Pre-Primary Ballet. Tap classes are open to boys and girls turning 5 years and up. Floor Barre and Stretch classes serve Juniors aged 8-12 years in Grades 1-4 and Seniors aged 13-17 years in Grades 5-8. Ballet classes span from Pre-Primary through Grade 8 and Vocational levels. Competition teams are available for ages 8-10 years and 11-13 years.
The school offers bi-annual school shows, competitions, examinations, and theatre trips. Competition teams are available for Petites aged 8-10 years and Juniors aged 11-13 years. The school provides a bespoke program of classes for seniors.
Classical ballet classes are based on the Royal Academy of Dance syllabi from Pre-Primary through Grade 8 and Vocational levels. Tap classes follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabi from Primary through Intermediate. Floor Barre and Stretch classes use the Progressing Ballet Technique method for strength and flexibility training.
The school offers bi-annual school shows, competitions, examinations, and theatre trips. Competition teams are available for students aged 8-13 years.
Email: admin@cbschoolofdance.co.uk