Portobello Dance & Performing Arts School is a registered charity offering affordable ballet, musical theatre, jazz, tap, and street dance classes in North Kensington. With 35 years of service, the school provides training for children from age 3 and adults, taught by professional West End performers.
Portobello Dance & Performing Arts School is a registered charity operating in North Kensington’s Notting Hill area for 35 years. The organization holds classes at The Tabernacle on Powis Square and serves over 150 students weekly. Classes are taught by professional performers and trained instructors, with Spencer Murray serving as Safeguarding Lead.
The school offers training in classical ballet, musical theatre, jazz, tap, and street dance for students from age 3 upward. Ballet classes follow the British Ballet Organisation curriculum and run from Tiny Tots through Grade 4. Musical theatre sessions combine singing, dancing, and acting. Additional offerings include beginner and advanced tap, jazz, and street dance classes. An adult street dance class is also available. Students may take British Ballet Organisation exams.
The school organizes annual performances and maintains a Student Performance Group that appears at local and national events. An outreach program extends training to other schools across London boroughs. Students are encouraged to attend dance events and high achievers sometimes continue to further training or professional auditions. Classes operate on Fridays and Saturdays during term time.
Portobello Dance & Performing Arts School is a registered UK charity and community initiative in dance and performing arts. With 35 years of service, the school provides dance education and events, offering affordable classes to children from age 3 and up, irrespective of background. Classes are taught by professional West End performers and professional dance trainers, with visiting tutors. The school serves over 150 dancers each week.
The school is based in North Kensington, Notting Hill, at The Tabernacle, 34-35 Powis Square, London W11 2AY. Classes are held on Fridays and Saturdays.
The school offers training in classical ballet, musical theatre, jazz, tap, and street dance. Classes combine singing, dancing, and acting. Ballet classes range from Tiny Tots through Grade 4, musical theatre has three levels, and tap, jazz, and street dance are offered at beginner and advanced levels. The school also runs an Outreach programme across London boroughs and has a Student Performance Group.
Classes are open to children from 3 years old and up, as well as adults. The school offers affordable classes irrespective of background. Registration is available by emailing info@portobellodapas.org.uk or messaging Instagram @portobello_dapas.
The school caters for children from age 3 and up, as well as adults. Ballet classes range from Tiny Tots for 3 years and older through Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grades 1-4. Musical theatre, tap, jazz, and street dance are offered at beginner and advanced levels, with adult street dance classes also available.
High achievers often move on to further training or audition for the commercial dance world. The school has a Student Performance Group that showcases at local and national events. Students are encouraged to visit dance events and participate in the Outreach programme that takes training to other schools around London boroughs.
The school encourages appropriate exams, including the British Ballet Organisation curriculum. The pass record for BBO exams is exceptional. Classes combine singing, dancing, and acting.
The school organizes annual school performances that allow families, the local community, sponsors, and patrons to experience its work. The Student Performance Group showcases the school at local and national events. Students are encouraged to visit dance events, including Classically British.
Contact the school by email at info@portobellodapas.org.uk, by phone at 07904697746, on Instagram @portobello_dapas, or on Facebook at Portobello Dance & Performing Arts School.
