Established in 1977, this theatre school in Ilford offers Cecchetti ballet, tap, modern dance, and drama classes for children from age 2½, with I.S.T.D. and L.A.M.D.A. examination opportunities and performance experiences.
The Wenn Stage School is a theatre school located in Ilford, Essex, opened in May 1977. Principal Dawn Wenn leads the school, which employs fully qualified staff in their respective subjects. The school accepts children from age 2½ through age 18, with a tots class for ages 2½–4 and regular classes for ages 5 and over.
The school offers ballet using the Cecchetti method of classical ballet, along with tap, modern dance, and drama. Classes range from single weekly sessions to intensive training programs. Ballet, tap, and modern students take I.S.T.D. examinations at regular intervals, with at least three examination sessions held each year. Drama students learn mime, improvisation, speech, and dialect, with senior students and some promising pupils studying for L.A.M.D.A. examinations in acting, mime, verse and prose, and improvisation.
Students perform regularly at theatres in amateur and charity shows. Pupils showing exceptional promise may receive private tuition and compete in the British Arts Awards. Children with strong classical ballet ability are encouraged to audition for the Royal Ballet School, Cecchetti Scholarships, and other full-time training schools.
A theatre school offering ballet, tap, modern dance, and drama training for children, established in 1977 and led by Principal Dawn Wenn. The school provides training ranging from recreational weekly classes to intensive preparation for stage and teaching careers, with fully qualified staff who work professionally in theatrical fields.
6 & 7 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8BY
Ballet is taught using the Cecchetti method in classes lasting between three-quarters of an hour and one and a half hours, emphasizing disciplined structure alongside fun, individuality, and freedom of movement. Tap and modern dance classes are also offered, with pupils entered for I.S.T.D. examinations at regular intervals.
Children and families interested in theatre training can join. Pupils may take any combination of subjects and change their choices at monthly intervals.
Classes are available for children from age 2, with tots classes for ages 2½ to 4 years, regular classes for ages 5 and over, and drama classes specifically for ages 5 to 18. Each child can progress at their own pace.
Yes. Pupils showing exceptional promise may be offered private tuition and opportunities to compete in the British Arts Awards. Children with outstanding classical ballet talent are encouraged to audition for the Royal Ballet School, Cecchetti Scholarships, and other full-time training schools, and the school has had pupils gain places at world-renowned schools and become professional dancers.
Ballet follows the Cecchetti method of classical ballet. Dance pupils in ballet, tap, or modern are entered for I.S.T.D. examinations, which are QCA approved and can be used as extra points for college and university applications. Drama pupils in senior classes may study for L.A.M.D.A. examinations in acting, mime, verse and prose, and improvisation.
Yes. Pupils regularly have opportunities to perform on stage at various theatres in amateur and charity shows. Pupils showing exceptional promise may compete in the British Arts Awards, a national competition. The school holds at least three examination sessions each year.
Email: wennstageschool@gmail.com, Telephone: 020 8597 6033, Address: 6 & 7 Electric Parade, Seven Kings Road, Ilford, Essex, IG3 8BY