Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts, founded in 2004, provides affordable ballet, tap, street dance, lyrical, acro, drama and singing classes for boys and girls in Petts Wood, Kent, with performances and professional opportunities.
Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts was founded in 2004 and offers classes in tap, ballet, street dance, lyrical, acro, singing and drama for boys and girls from age 2½ upwards. Classes are held at Petts Wood Methodist Church in Petts Wood, Kent, with sessions taking place on weekday evenings and Saturdays. The school follows a structured syllabus in each discipline but does not require students to take examinations.
Students participate in annual summer shows performed at local theatres, where they receive awards and certificates. The school provides additional opportunities throughout the year including competitions, workshops with West End performers, and theatre trips. Past workshops have featured casts from professional productions and performers from television talent shows. Students have performed at venues including Wembley Stadium, the Olympic Stadium, and local theatres, and have participated in recording studio sessions.
The school works with casting directors to provide audition opportunities for students. Classes are taught by Miss Holly for dance and Miss Chloe for drama and singing. Free trial classes are available for prospective students.
Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts is a performing arts school founded in 2004 that provides affordable dance, drama, acro and singing classes for boys and girls.
The school is located in Petts Wood, Kent, with all classes held at Petts Wood Methodist Church, Queensway, Orpington, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1EB. Classes are held at Queensway Hall and Lakeswood Hall.
The school offers ballet, tap, street dance, lyrical and acro classes. Ballet focuses on building strength, basic technique, posture, spatial awareness and grace. Tap focuses on music, rhythm, counting techniques and making rhythm through the feet. Street dance develops flexibility, strength, coordination, control, self-confidence, stamina and performance with routines to hip hop and pop songs.
Classes are open to boys and girls. Prospective pupils can book a free trial class, complete and return registration forms, or download an application form from the website.
The school caters for ages 2½ upwards. Tap and Ballet are suitable for ages 2½+, Street Dance for age 3+, Drama for age 4+, and Singing for age 4+, with exceptions possible according to ability. Classes range from Baby/Pre-School through Primary, Junior, Advanced Junior to Senior levels.
The school works with casting directors and provides audition and casting opportunities. Pupils have performed at Wembley Stadium, the Olympic Stadium, the Stag Theatre and The Churchill Theatre, and recorded in a recording studio. The school offers additional activities including competitions, workshops, West End workshops and theatre trips.
Pupils follow a structured syllabus in a fun environment. No examinations are taken. Each discipline has specific focus areas, with Ballet described as the core foundation of dance.
The school offers summer shows performed on stage in a theatre, with awards and certificates presented. Additional activities throughout the year include competitions, workshops, West End workshops and theatre trips.
Email: holly.bellsham@hotmail.co.uk. Telephone: 07858 459 018. All correspondence should be emailed. The school has a Facebook page named Holly Bellsham School of Performing Arts and an Instagram account @MissHollyHBPA.