Penny Parks School of Dancing in Purley offers ballet, dance and musical theatre instruction for all ages including adults. Founded in 1977 by Miss Penny Parks, the school features Royal Academy of Dance qualified teachers and runs workshops and summer programmes.
Parks School of Dancing, also known as Penny Parks School of Dancing, was opened in 1977 by Penny Parks, who trained on scholarship at Bush Davies School and danced professionally before teaching abroad. The school is located in Purley and offers instruction in ballet, dance, and musical theatre to students of all ages, including adults. The teaching staff includes Royal Academy of Dance-qualified ballet instructors and teachers trained in musical theatre, singing, and performing arts.
The school follows Royal Academy of Dance syllabi, including graded and vocational levels. Classes cover multiple dance genres alongside musical theatre and singing instruction. The school runs workshops and summer workshops throughout the year. Staff members use the title “Miss” or “Mr” before their forenames as a mark of respect.
Penny Parks founded a charitable trust that supports disadvantaged and bereaved families associated with the school, as well as charitable activities in the Purley area. The school has organized international trips for students to participate in charity work in Sri Lanka, South Africa, and India. Parks served as a trustee of the Royal Academy of Dance for nine years and sits on its Artistic Committee.
Penny Parks School of Dancing is a ballet school founded in 1977 by Miss Penny Parks, who trained on scholarship at Bush Davies School and danced professionally before opening the school. The school offers dance and musical theatre instruction taught by qualified teachers.
The school is located at 10 Mitchley Avenue, Purley, CR8 1EA in Surrey.
The school offers ballet classes, dance instruction in all genres, musical theatre, singing, and workshops including summer workshops. The school follows Royal Academy of Dance syllabi including RAD Graded and Vocational programmes.
The school’s services are available to all ages. Adult classes are specifically mentioned as part of the offerings.
The school caters for all ages, from young children to adults. Staff members have taught students starting from as young as age 2.5 and age 3, and adult classes are available.
The school offers workshops and summer workshops. Students have opportunities to participate in charity work abroad, with trips to Sri Lanka, South Africa and India.
The school follows Royal Academy of Dance teaching methods and syllabi, including RAD Graded and Vocational programmes. Teachers hold qualifications including BA(Hons) in Ballet Education and Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Dance (LRAD).
The school runs workshops and summer workshops, with staff serving as ASM and Production Assistant during these events.
Contact the school at 10 Mitchley Avenue, Purley, CR8 1EA. Phone: 0208 660 2127. Email: misspenny@pennyparks.co.uk or penny@pennyparks.co.uk. Website: www.pennyparks.co.uk.