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Trull School of Dancing
Our Dance Classes
Ballet
Isn’t it every little girl’s dream to become a ballerina?
We cater for everybody and welcome all abilities, those who want to come for fun and those who would like to pursue
a career in dance. Ballet is a wonderful discipline for balance, control, poise, musicality, co-ordination and technical strength.
We train all pupils in R.A.D (Royal Academy of Dance) and can teach children from the ages of 18months, right up to Grade 8. We also offer all the vocational Grades and for those who wish to, exams can be taken every July (unless it's a show year). We have pointe work classes for pupils who are strong enough in their legs and feet, from age 11 years upwards and Grade 5/Inter-foundation upwards. We will of course advise when we feel pupils are ready.
We also have many students who are junior and mid associates with the Royal Ballet School and many other out reach associate programmes.
Modern
Modern dance is a style of dance that is seen in many West End shows such as Cats, Fame, Grease, Dirty Dancing, Joseph and Mama Mia. It can be fast fun and funky, yet also can be soft, beautiful and lyrical. It's great for flexibility, co-ordination, strengthening and posture.
We train pupils in the I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabus. Pupils can start in Primary at the age of 4 and can develop right the way through the grades to Advanced 2. Modern exams can be taken every December for those who wish to (unless it's a show year).
Commercial Jazz
Commercial Jazz is a fun free style class, performed to current chart music. This is a high energy and fast-moving class that still focuses on good jazz technique, flexibility and core strength with various jazz routines, similar to those you would see in the music videos. A great fun, performance class for all levels and abilities.
Contemporary
Contemporary Dance combines elements of several other dance styles including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dancers strive to connect the mind and body through fluid dance movements.
Tap
Tap dancing involves making percussive sounds with the feet. It’s excellent for musicality, strengthening and toning whilst having great fun working with different rhythms and styles.
We teach the I.S.T.D (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance) syllabus from Primary through to Advanced 2 and exams can be taken every year in April for those who wish to (unless it's a show year).
Adult Tap and Ballet
You are never too old to learn to dance. We offer adult ballet and tap classes for anyone who wishes to come and learn a new skill and make some new friends. These are great fun classes for any ages and abilities so why not come and join us.
Musical Theatre
This is a fun class that any level and abilities can also attend. It’s a lovely class that involves teaching pupils about musical theatre and giving them the chance to work on singing, dancing and acting based on different musicals. This helps pupils to become an all-round performer, a skill that is needed in the professional world of today.
First Wedding Dances
You can also book a private wedding dance lesson for anyone who is gettng married and wants to learn a 'first dance'. You choose the song that means the most to you as a couple and we will choreograph your dance to whatever level suits you. If you have no dance experience at all it really doesn't matter as we can work out a dance that brings out the best in you and looks great. We love to be part of your special day.
Acro Dance
We follow the Acrobatic Arts professional curriculum for AcroDance. A program to promote excellence in flexibility, strength, balancing, limbering, basic contortion and partner/group stunting for dancers. AcroDance is the beautiful fusion of the artistic motion of dance and the athleticism of acrobatics. An essential skill to the modern day dancer.
Teaching Fees
Term fees
Fees are charged per term, depending on the number of lessons taken per week. There is a discount on the number of classes attended, as shown on the table.
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There is no price difference for each discipline and term fees are due the first lesson back, at the beginning of each term.
We currently have a special offer on of no joining fee.
You can either pay for the term fees direct into the school account or direct in our dancewear shop on the first floor at North Street.
Our account number is 23513521 and sort code is 60-83-71
Please note there is a late payment charge of £20 if fees are not paid within the first two weeks when classes have been attended.
| Lessons Per Week: | Total Term Price: |
|---|---|
| 1 | £69 |
| 2 | £126 |
| 3 | £172 |
| 4 | £218 |
| 5 | £267 |
| 6 | £302 |
| 7 | £339 |
| 8 | £374 |
| 9 | £436 |
| 10 | £458 |
Private Tuition
Private Lesson are available subject to availability.
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Private lessons are offered on a one-to-one basis and many students find them to be very beneficial to their development.
Lessons can be used to provide additional support to pupils who are working towards exams, looking for extra coaching, are new students coming in at higher ability levels and those wanting help for audition dances, scholarships or to further their training and careers.
Private lessons can be requested for any teacher.
| Lesson length | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | £30 |
| 45 minutes | £25 |
| 30 minutes | £20 |
| Wedding couples, 1 hour private lesson | £35 |
Our Teachers
Miss Bown-PorterPrincipalDDE(I.S.T.D) RAD (RTS)
Miss Bown-Porter is a former TSD pupil and has had a passion for dancing and the performing arts for as long as she can remember.
She trained in Musical Theatre at 'The Centre Performing Arts College' and achieved all three (Tap, Modern & Ballet) ISTD teaching exams, as well as studying ballet with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and gaining her Diploma in Dance Teaching Studies (DDTS). She then went on to have a varied performing career. Touring the UK, working as a resident singer on X-Factor, (including performing at Wembley Stadium). Performing in professional pantomimes, dance shows & shows in Greece & Lapland. Working as a content creative and choreographer for TUI hotels all over Europe, P&O & Brittany Cruises.
Miss Bown-Porter has taught in various different schools in and around London over the last 8 years. Teaching all genres; Tap, Modern, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Street & delivering dance on a BTEC college course. Also a qualified Body Control Pilates teacher & an Acrobatic Arts teacher.
Miss Bown-Porter is so excited to share her passion for dance and performing with everyone at TSD. She hopes to uphold the amazing reputation the school already has, and to continue to nurture and inspire all of the children in the world of dance.
Mrs LunnF(I.S.T.D) R.A.D (RTS)
Since starting dancing at the age of 3 Mrs Lunn received her formal training at the Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre. Along with being head girl she achieved all her professional dance exams and teaching qualifications in RAD Ballet, ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, National, Ballroom, Latin American and Musical Theatre all achieved with distinction (the only one in the country to pass so many teaching qualifications in that year). Mrs Lunn then went on to perform professionally worldwide for the next 10 years as head dancer and lead singer with various touring theatre companies, cruise ships, summer seasons, touring pantomimes, tv appearances such as a nurse on BBC1 Casualty and singing in top Abba tribute band in venues such as Earl’s Court in London. Along with performing she has also written, produced and choreographed many professional productions. After proudly being the Principal of Trull School of Dancing for the last 20 years she is thrilled to be handing over the reins to Miss Bown-Porter. Trull School of Dancing has gone from strength to strength, we are very passionate about the school and wish to pass on all our experiences and love for performing to each and every pupil.
Mrs Lunn
Miss Holly Preece
Holly began dancing at a young age and then joined Trull School of Dancing when she moved to Taunton at 10 years old where she took classes in ballet, tap, modern and street jazz. She then went onto train at Trinity Lanban Conservatorie of Music and Dance and joined Transitions Dance Compnay where she toured both the UK and Europe. Holly then completed her MA in Dance Performance.
On graduating, Holly spent a number of years working as a professional dancer and teacher in London along with working for Daisy Farris Dance Collective on many projects.
Holly is thrilled to be back teaching at the wonderful TSD where it all began.
Miss Lucy Byrne
Lucy has been dancing since the age of 4 and is trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Musical Theatre. She has been performing professionally as both a dancer and singer over the last 10 years in theatre shows, corporate events, holiday parks and professional pantomimes. Lucy has worked on various international contracts in the Middle East, including performing for the Dubai Shopping Festival, NBO Oman Golf Classic Final, and the Bahrain International Circuit for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and World Endurance Championships. Lucy has experience teaching children of all ages, as well as choreographing several shows and pantomimes she has performed in.
When she isn't performing, Lucy is a keen runner, and ran The London Marathon in 2023, raising over £3,000 for charity.
Growing up locally to the area, Lucy returned to Taunton during Covid and joined Trull School of Dancing in 2021, taking advanced ballet, modern and pilates classes for extra fitness, flexibility and fun. Lucy is so excited to be teaching at TSD and has been working closely with Miss Bown-Porter to ensure a seamless transition for our students as she joins as maternity cover.
Miss Becca FrearsonDDE(I.S.T.D)
Miss Becca started dancing with us at Trull School of Dancing at the age of 2 and a half and throughout her time she has taken classes in Tap, Modern, Ballet, Contemporary and Commercial. Alongside her own classes she always enjoys helping out with the younger classes as well, sharing her love and passion for dance to the new generation.
Whilst studying for her Dance degree, Becca also completed her DDE teachers training and took part in dance competitions against other universities. One of her proudest moments was leading the university Tap team, choreographing a routine that won many individual and team trophies. Becca even got recognised by the judging panel and awarded the best performer of the day out of approximately 300 dance university students.
Coming back to Trull School of Dancing to teach has always been a dream goal and she extremely excited to be back!