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During our recent show we were fundraising for the Little Hearts Matter charity and we were very happy to receive this certificate from them showing our excellent efforts which also includes a donation from our school xx
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Classes resume on Wednesday 4th September.
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To purchase tickets for our up coming show please pop over to The Hafren Website Here
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New Timetable September 2023

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Term Restarts

The New term starts back on Monday 4th September 2023.
There are a few changes on the timetable which will be available soon. but please check the portal as the times are correct on there.

New Timetable January 2023

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September 2022

Classes restart on Monday 5th September.
​There are some significant changes in the timetable so please check times.
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Classes Restarting

Term restarts on Thursday 2nd September 2021 
There are quite a few timetable changes so please take a look, the downloadable file is not available yet.
Invoices will be emailed as usual, please ensure fees are paid within the first week of term.

New Timetable

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New Uniform & Ordering Procedures

Uniform - There is a new procedure for ordering uniform the links to which can be found on the information pages on the website. There is a school specific website hosted by International dance supplies, all of our uniform is listed under each grade so you can easily see what your child needs depending on which class they are in. You can then just select the items you require and they get sent directly to you. This is a new service I have set up and hopefully it will work well, saving us all much time. If you have questions re sizing just get in touch with me and I can advise you accordingly.
There are changes to some of the uniform lines as this new supplier did not offer all of the lines I was able to get from my previous supplier, however I don't expect you to change uniform unless your child has outgrown their current uniform.
https://sga.mydancestore.co.uk/

Update 31st July

Well today we finally got the go ahead to restart classes!! So watch this space, i'm hoping to be back on Wednesday 2nd September!!.
 
New timetable to follow
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Please keep an eye on your inboxes as emails will be coming over the next few days xx

​Update 21st May 2020

I hope everyone is staying safe and well!!

Unfortunately we're still not able to go back to dancing!
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I am running Adult ballet classes via Zoom every Wednesday 8.00-9.00 please get in touch if you would like to be added to the group.

If you haven't already had a look there is a private student page where you can find lots of activities for all ages as well as several class videos to watch and join in with. You will need to drop me a message to get the password.

September is my next target date!! lets hope we can start back then?
Class numbers may have to be limited more than usual so please do get in touch to be added to the list.

Fingers and toes crossed that we can all come back soon. Missing you all xxx

Crazy Times

Well i never thought a day would come in my lifetime where we were forced to stay at home, workplaces closed and no social gatherings but here we are so lets get on with it!!

Its going to be a testing time for everyone, our Nhs staff are doing a fantastic job, carers, shop workers, delivery drivers and all those helping out in some way we thank you.

Self employed people such as myself will struggle but we have to stay positive for our mental health and what better way than dancing!!
over the next few weeks i will be adding some videos for you to watch or join in with i will try to upload some colouring pages that can be downloaded too. These will all be on the Student page which you will need a password for so please drop me a message and i will get this to you.

Im keeping everything crossed that we can restart some sort of classes after the Easter holidays even if this is not the full timetable, smaller groups or private lessons.

See you all soon, keep in touch.
Much love
Miss Sally

New Timetable starting 2nd March

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Exams March 2020

Our next exam Session is on Sunday 1st March. This will be Tap & Modern exams. Coaching timetable will be available soon

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No Classes 6th Nov - 12th Nov

There will be no classes from Wednesday 6th November - Tuesday 12th November as i have to go into hospital to have my wisdom teeth out sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Newtown Classes Coming Soon!

We will be starting new Ballet classes at The Hafren Junior School in Newtown starting on the 7th January.
The classes available will be as follows
Newtown Classes
Tuesdays
3.45 – 4.15 …. Baby Ballet 
4.20 – 4.55 …. Pre Primary Ballet
5.00 – 5.35 …. Primary Ballet
5.35 – 6.10 …. Grade 1  Ballet 
6.10 – 6.50 …. Grade 2 Ballet 
6.50 – 7.30 …. Grade 3 Ballet


Timetable Changes September 2019

There will be quite a few changes to the timetable in September after the next exam session.
Timetables will be handed out before we break for the summer holidays so please check times and days.
Classes resume on 9th September
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Summer Holiday Classes

We will be holding a  week of summer classes for children from 4.5 yrs. They also get the opportunity to perform at the Montgomery Show on the 17th August. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Follow this link for more details or download form below.
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Exams September 2019

Our next exam session will be on 7th & 8th of September. This will be a ballet exam session, letters have been given out, if you haven't received details and you think your child should be taking their exam please get in touch.
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New Timetable March 2019

We have quite a few changes to the timetable following the exams, we have a couple of new classes but mostly its just time changes for existing classes. If you have any queries please get in touch.
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Examinations February 2019

On Sunday 24th February we have Modern & Tap exams for those involved the coaching timetable is below.
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Christmas Party December 2018

On Sunday 16th December we had a Disco party to celebrate the Christmas holidays.
Everyone looked beautiful in their party dresses and lots of fun was had by all. Pop over to the gallery to see some of the moments

New Timetable November 2018

There are a few changes to the timetable this term following the last exam session
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Ballet Exams

Our next Ballet exam session will be held on Sunday 11th November. Letters will be going out shortly.

New classes in September 2018

The timetable will not have too many changes in September we just have the addition of two classes.
There will be a new Baby ballet class starting on a Thursday Morning in Leighton Village Hall this will be at 9.25- 10.00 hopefully this will help those busy mums who are doing the school run and can't make the 3pm classes.

Adult Ballet has moved from a Tuesday lunchtime to a Wednesday lunchtime 1.30-2.30 at Montgomery activity centre.

​ALL Montgomery classes are now at the Activity centre until further notice due the refurb that is due to start in the Town Hall in October.

Classes Resume

Classes resume after the summer holidays starting on Thursday 6th September.

New Classes

There are a couple of new classes starting in May. We have a new Pre primary Tap & combined Modern Class suitable for children from 4 1/2 years on a Saturday morning at 10.20  & a new Primary Tap class suitable for children from 6 years on a Tuesday in Kerry at 4.40.
​If you would like your child to have a free trial please just let me know.

New Timetable May 2018

After our next exam session we have quite a few timetable changes to fit some new classes in.
I have tried my hardest to keep classes together where students do multiple classes and tried not to change days too much but sometimes i just cannot accommodate everyones busy time schedules.
If there is a problem with your new times please get in touch asap.

THESE CHANGES DO NOT START UNTIL 30TH APRIL

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Exam Coaching April 2018

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Examinations April 2018

Our next Modern & Tap exam session will be held on Sunday April 29th

Classes Resume

Classes resume after the Christmas Break on Thursday 4th January.
​Please note there are no adult classes on Tuesday 9th January.

Exam Coaching

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Examinations October 2017

Our next exam session is on Sunday 29th October  this will be for Ballet exams.
​If your child is being entered for these exams you should have already received a letter if you are unsure please get in touch.

Classes Resume

Classes resume after the summer holidays on Saturday 2nd September

February Half Term

Classes break for half term after classes on 18th February we are taking a two week break so classes don't resume until Monday 6th March.

Classes Resume

Classes resume after the Christmas break on Monday 9th January.

Please note there is exam coaching for those doing tap & modern exams in February on Saturday 7th January, please see timetable below.

Examinations February 2017

We have Modern & Tap Exams on Sunday 19th February coaching for these exams is as follows.
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New Timetable January 2017

We have a revised timetable for January 2017 to make way for some new classes after our December Examinations. Please pop over to the timetable page for more info.

Christmas Party!

On Saturday 17th December we will be having our Christmas Party Pop over to the Events page for more information.

Exam Coaching

We have exam coaching for the upcoming ballet exams on Thursday  27th & Friday 28th of October at Montgomery Activity Centre.
Times as follows.

12.00-12.50 .... Pre Primary Ballet
1.00-2.00 .... Primary Ballet
2.00-3.00 .... Grade 1 Ballet
3.00-4.00 .... Grade 2 Ballet

New Timetable

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We have a few adjustments to our timetable after half term.
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New Adult Ballet Class

After many requests i've finally found a space to squeeze an adult ballet class in to the timetable!
This will be on Wednesdays at 7.30-8.30 at Montgomery Activity Centre starting on 2nd November 2016.
​If you would like more information or to reserve a place please get in touch.

Up coming Exams

Our next exam sessions will be :-
  • Sunday 11th December - Ballet
  • Sunday 19th February - Modern & Tap
​For more information about examinations pop over to the information page here

Montgomery Show 2016

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 On Saturday 20th August around 30 students performed at the Montgomery show.  The weather wasn't the best but that wasn't going to stop us! and the rain did hold until we had finished dancing!!
This was the first time performing for some students and they all did really well.
With a few exceptions the students learnt the dances for the show in just 3 hours of workshop classes that we held the week running up to the show, so i was very pleased with how they performed in such a short time frame. Check out some photos of the day here


Montgomery Street Fair 2016

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What a fabulous day we had!
The weather stayed clear for us although there were a few worrying looking clouds around.
We had a fantastic audience for all our performances and everyone certainly looked like they had fun.
I was an incredibly proud teacher!!
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Examination Success

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On Friday 3rd June we held a Modern & Ballet exam session. 23 children took their exams, they all worked very hard on the run up to the exams with extra classes and exam coaching and looked perfect on the day. Check out some photos of the day here
Everyone achieved fabulous results with 12 Distinctions & 11 Merits. Two of our youngest exam students achieved a fabulous mark of 85 so I was a very proud teacher!

Summer Performances

We have a few performances coming up. This is a great opportunity for students to perform and lots of fun too. If you are not involved please come and watch us.
  • Montgomery Street Fair -Saturday  July 2nd - Montgomery Square
  • Montgomery Show - Saturday August 20th - Lymore Field Montgomery

New Timetable for June 2016

We have a few changes to the timetable after half term so please make sure you have received the latest timetable.
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Theatre Trip 2017

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When … Monday 10th April 2017
7.30 pm performance.
Where … Birmingham Hippodrome
Cost … £49 each this includes the return coach trip.

The coach will be leaving from The Sun Inn at Marton at 5pm.
If you would like to come along please ask for a booking form
Payment needs to be made by 30th June 2016.

Dates for Your Diary 2016


  • Friday 3rd June …..Examinations
  • 30th - 4th June…..Half Term
  • Saturday 2nd July …...Montgomery Street Fair
  • Saturday 16th July......Term Ends
  • Monday 25th July …... Mamma Mia Theatre Trip
  • Saturday 20th August …... Montgomery Show
  • Thursday 1st September ...... Term Begins
  • Sunday 20th November …...Tapathon 2016
  • Sunday 11th December ...... Ballet Exams
  • Sunday 19th February ...... Modern & Tap Exams

Christmas & New Year

We break for Christmas after classes on Saturday 19th December.
Classes resume from Tuesday 12th January.

Dont forget the Christmas Party on Sunday 20th at Montgomery Town hall. More info can be found on the events page.

I hope you all have a very restful Christmas.
​Happy Holidays xx

What a busy term it has been!

We've had a lots going on since the summer holidays with our first exam session and the annual Tapathon for Children in need. You can read all about these events in the December Newsletter.


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Over the past few months I've been working with Keith Williams of Sprout Uk, a very talented graphic designer, who has been helping me to re-brand. We have redone the school logo and Keith has helped me produce some very lovely promotional leaflets and adverts to help grow the school and make it stand out from the rest! If you have anywhere you can put some leaflets or flyers please let me know and I will get some to you.


Dates For Your Diary

  • Thurs 3rd Sept …..Exam Coaching

  • Mon 7th Sept ….. Term Starts

  • Mon 21st – Sat 26th Sept ….. No Classes This Week.

  • Mon 26th – Sat 31st Oct ….. Half Term

  • Mon 26th Oct ….. Dance Exams

  • Mon 9th – Sat 14th Nov ….. Fancy Dress for Children in Need Week.

  • Sun 15th Nov ….. Children In Need Tapathon


Summer Holiday Classes

During the summer holidays I will be running a few classes for those interested and exam coaching for those being entered for examinations.
Classes will be held on Thursday 6th, 13th & 20th at Montgomery activity centre, places for summer classes do need to be pre booked at £4 per class.

Baby Ballet (2 ½ - 4) ….. 2.00 – 2.30
Summer Dance Club (4½–6½) ….. 2.35 – 3.20
Summer Dance Club (7-10) …. 3.25 – 4.05


New Adult Tap Class

On 8th September we will be starting a new adult tap class at Montgomery Town Hall from 8.00-9.00pm.

Montgomery Street Fair

June 2015
On Saturday 4th July we are once again participating in the Montgomery Street Fair. 
More details to Follow

New Classes in Welshpool

April 2015
On Monday 1st June we are starting new classes at the Clive's Own Scout Headquaters & Community Centre in Welshpool town centre. Timetable available Here

Theatre Trip

March 2015
Our next Theatre trip is to see Mamma Mia in Birmingham Hippodrome. It is not until Monday 25th July 2016 but tickets sell out very quickly so have to be booked early. If you would like to come please get in touch to reserve a ticket. More information over on the events page

Posters available

If you have anywhere you can display a poster please let me know.
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New Timetables March 2015

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Merry Christmas

I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
We had a lovely party on Saturday 13th December with a disco and lots of games. There was mountains of lovely party food provided by everyone that came.  The children all looked like they had lots of fun.
Thank you to everyone that came and all those that helped out too.

Dates For Your Diary


Sunday 16th November ….. Tapathon
Montgomery Town Hall 12.00 – 1.30pm

We are participating in the annual tapathon for Children In Need & The Guinness book of Records Attempt. If you are not involved please come and support us at 12.45 -1.15pm.

Saturday 13th December ….. Christmas Disco Party
Montgomery Activity Centre 4.00-6.00pm.

This year I decided to hold a Christmas party for everyone to let their hair down at the end of term. All students are welcome with their best party dresses to the disco party with DJ Tony Rowley, for an afternoon of fun, dancing and party games!!

Sunday 14th December ….. Adult Tap Christmas Party Meal .
The Dragon hotel Montgomery 7.00pm

15th - 20th December ….. Watching Week.
All parents are invited along to watch students usual lessons with an added dance routine in some classes!!

Saturday 20th December..... End of Term
Merry Christmas Everyone

Monday 12th January ….. Term Begins


T-Shirts

September 2014

I have introduced new T-shirts, uniform for all dance club & mini movers classes and optional for Tap classes Priced at £9.50 available to order now!
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New Timetables

August 2014
Lots of new classes have been added this term so please take a look at the new timetable.
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Summer Holiday Classes

July 2014
After a few requests I have decided to run a few classes in the summer holidays at Montgomery Activity Centre

 The dates for these will be :-

- Thursday 31st July
- Thursday 7th August
- Wednesday 13th August
- Thursday 21st August

I will hold a baby ballet class which will run as a regular class from 2.30-3.00 pm £4 per class.

I will then hold a fun workshop class from 3.15 - 4.15 pm where I will choreograph a couple of dances to both classical and pop music so children can experience Ballet & Modern dance.
These classes will run for an hour at £5 per class, depending on the uptake I may run two classes one for 4-6 year olds and one for 6+. 

If you would like your child to participate please let me know by Tuesday 29th July so preparations can be made.

Update Please see events page for timetable and details


Summer Fete's & Fairs

We are involved in several summer fetes this year come along and see us performing at:-

Trewern School Fete - Friday 4th July from 6.30pm
Montgomery street Fair - Saturday 5th July from 10am
Worthen Village Fete - Saturday 12th July from 2pm

Photo Shoot & Hair Workshop

June 2014
On Sunday July 13th I am holding a photo shoot & hair workshop at Montgomery activity centre please go to my events page for more info. If you would like to come along please contact me to book a place.

Update July 2014
The Photoshoot & hair workshop was a lovely event, i've already seen some lovely buns in dance classes!!
Photos are available to view and purchase on Mairi Turners website. Photos are password protected so if you're unsure please ask.
There are a few photos to view in the gallery


Saturday Classes

June 2014
I will be starting new classes on a Saturday as of September please see timetables for more information regarding classes and times. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining one of these classes. Timetable not yet confirmed.

Update July 2014
Classes now starting 4th October

Adult Body Conditioning

April 2014
There is a new adult body conditioning & movement class starting on Wednesday 30th April 7.30-8.30 at Trewern Community Centre.
This class will help with core strength & stretching exercises as well as dance movements, you're never too old to take up dancing and this is a fun way to exercise, keep fit, learn new skills & meet new friends. See Timetable here

Update
This class is on hold until we have more interest.

New Classes in Kerry

Jan 2014
There will be new classes starting in Kerry village hall from Tuesday 29th April.
Please contact me for more information. See timetable Here

'Hot Tap' Debut!!

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On Saturday 11th Jan we were asked to perform at The Montgomery Town Hall for the seniors Christmas party. So my lovely adult tappers and I put a few dances together and had great fun doing it.  We had so much fun that we decided 'why stop now?' We already have our next date booked!! 


Term Dates

Jan 2014
Please note term dates for Shropshire and Powys vary for the first term only.
Please click here to view term dates

Happy New Year

Jan 2014
Happy new year everyone.
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New Adult Classes

Dec 2013
We have new beginner tap classes on Monday evenings 7.30-8.30 at Worthen Village Hall starting February 3rd.
Adult Ballet classes on Tuesday afternoons 12.00-1.00 at Montgomery Activity Centre starting February 25th. Postponed until further notice
Please get in touch for more details.
See Timetable

New Tap classes in Trewern

Dec 2013
Next term we will be starting a new tap class in Trewern aimed at children aged from 5 please get in touch for more info.

Christmas Show & Party

Dec 2013
On Saturday 21st Dec many students and parents got together for our end of term show and party, and what a lovely time we all had.  Many of the students performed dances whilst others watched and applauded.  We followed this informal show with a great party, everyone brought something to add to the tea party, we played some games had great fun whacking the ballet shoe pinata and burnt off lots of energy dancing to the Christmas music.
I would like to say a huge thankyou to all those that helped out and all those that just came to watch and join in with the party fun.
Take a look at some of the photos!

Uniform

Oct 2013
Uniform can now be purchased directly through the school, please get in touch for a price list.  Payment needs to be made when order is placed.
Download form Here

New Venue

Aug 2013
Exciting news!  We have new classes starting in September these will be held at Trewern Commumity Hall. Timetable will be available soon


Term Dates

Term Dates 2013-2014

Monday 16th September – Thurday 24th October

Monday 4th November – Thursday 19th December

Monday 6th January -Thursday 13th February

Monday 24th February – Thursday 10th April

Monday 28th April – Thursday 22nd May

Monday 2nd June – Thursday 17th July

Contact

Office:The Cairn
Westwood Park
Welshpool
Powys
SY217QP

 07772744534

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