Kew Academy of Performing Arts is a dance and performing arts school in Richmond offering RAD, ISTD, and Acrobatic Arts classes in ballet, modern, tap, contemporary, drama, and stage performance skills for children and adults.
Kew Academy of Performing Arts is a dance and performing arts school located at United Church Hall in Richmond. The school, in its 21st year, offers classes in dance, drama, and stage performance skills for students pursuing either professional careers or recreational training. Classes follow RAD and ISTD syllabi and include Acrobatic Arts instruction.
The school provides ballet classes from Pre-Primary through Grade 8, along with modern, tap, contemporary, acrobatics, and pointe work. Adult classes in ballet and Pilates are available. Students aged 7–10 can take Grade 2 & 3 Ballet, while Grade 3 & 5 Modern accommodates ages 7–14. Two-week trials are offered before term enrollment.
Principal Victoria Maitland, a Royal Ballet School graduate, has led the school for 19 years. The teaching staff includes Emily Wong, who holds an MA in Dance Performance, and guest teachers Bridget Green and Cindy Corinne Ciunfrini. Students have gained places at The Royal Ballet School and its Associate programmes, Elmhurst School for Dance, and Arts Educational Schools. Alumni have won the Young British Dancer of the Year award and the R.A.D. Phyllis Bedells bursary, and have performed with the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, and West End productions.
Kew Academy of Performing Arts is a dance and performing arts school that provides training in dance, drama, and stage performance skills. The school aims to build natural talents and self-confidence in a stimulating and friendly atmosphere while maintaining discipline and high standards. It offers training for students whether they want a career in the arts or to perform as a hobby.
United Church Hall, Raleigh Road, Richmond, TW9 2DX
The school offers RAD, ISTD, and Acrobatic Arts classes including ballet at various levels from Pre-Primary through Grade 8 and Advanced, modern dance, tap, contemporary, acrobatics, pointe work, drama, stage performance skills, and adult classes in ballet and Pilates. Two-week trials are offered on a pay-as-you-go basis before signing up for the term.
Children and adults can join the school’s classes. The school operates on an equal opportunities policy.
The school caters for children from young beginners through advanced levels, with specific classes for ages 7-10 and 7-14, as well as adult classes. Classes range from Pre-Primary and Primary levels through Grade 8 and Advanced levels in ballet, with corresponding levels in modern and tap.
Yes. Students have achieved places at The Royal Ballet School, The Royal Ballet School Junior, Mid and Senior Associate programmes, Elmhurst School for Dance, and Arts Educational Schools. Students have won Young British Dancer of the Year and the R.A.D. Phyllis Bedells bursary, and gained contracts with West End musicals, the Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, and the Tivoli Pantomime Theatre.
The school follows RAD and ISTD syllabi and offers Acrobatic Arts classes.
The timetable page indicates there are events, but no specific events are listed.
Phone: 07967 341117, Email: office@kewacademydance.co.uk, Address: United Church Hall, Raleigh Road, Richmond, TW9 2DX. Contact can also be made using the website contact form.