Business Details
Premier Dance School in Cheltenham | Corraine Collins
Corraine Collins provides high-standard training in ballet, tap, modern, jazz, drama, and singing, fostering both technical excellence and personal development. Established in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, the school offers a dedicated complex with three dance studios, changing rooms, a dancewear shop, and office facilities. Classes cater to children from age 2.5 years, combining imaginative storytelling with structured technique development. The studio emphasizes holistic growth, instilling discipline, confidence, and professionalism while preparing students for careers in the performing arts.With a team of qualified instructors, including ISTD-accredited examiners, the school delivers tailored coaching for examinations and performance opportunities. Flexible payment options, including online and termly payments, ensure accessibility. Alumni have pursued successful careers in West End productions, international tours, and prestigious dance institutions, underscoring the school's reputation for excellence.
Services
Classical Ballet
Tap Dance
Modern Dance
Body Conditioning
Singing Lessons
Highlights and features
- We offer ISTD-accredited dance tuition with expert exam preparation.
- Our faculty includes industry professionals with decades of teaching experience.
- We provide comprehensive training in six dance disciplines for all ages.
- Flexible payment options available including online and termly payments.
- Alumni have secured places in top dance colleges and professional productions.
Associations and certifications
- ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)
What people say
Thorough training
Lifelong friendships
Performance opportunities
Professional career preparation
Exceptional teachers
Services
Classical Ballet
Structured ballet training following ISTD syllabi, focusing on technique, posture, and performance. Classes for ages 2.5+ develop grace, precision, and artistic expression. Regular progress assessments ensure students meet industry standards.
Tap Dance
Rhythmic tap instruction emphasizing musicality and footwork. Students learn diverse styles from beginner to advanced levels. Classes improve coordination and improvisation skills through practical exercises.
Modern Dance
Dynamic modern dance classes blending technical training with creative expression. Curriculum covers contemporary techniques and choreography, preparing students for performance opportunities and examinations.
Body Conditioning
Specialist classes to enhance flexibility, strength, and injury prevention. Tailored exercises improve core stability and physical readiness for advanced dance techniques and performances.
Singing Lessons
Professional singing tuition focusing on breath control, pitch accuracy, and performance skills. Integrated with dance training to develop well-rounded performers for stage productions and auditions.
People
Corraine Collins
Principal
Fellow of the Royal Academy of Dancing and ISTD examiner. Specialises in ballet, modern, and tap instruction. Has trained numerous students who now work professionally in theatre and dance worldwide.
Kat Werrel
Dance Instructor
Trained at The Centre Performing Arts College. Brings expertise in contemporary teaching methods and performance preparation to ballet and modern dance classes for all age groups.
Andrea Ashton
Modern & Tap Specialist
Fellow of ISTD with extensive experience in modern and tap dance instruction. Focuses on technical excellence and examination preparation for students at all levels.
Tiki Howard
Faculty Member
Professional dancer with cruise line experience. Teaches jazz and contemporary dance, combining industry insights with technical training to develop versatile performers.
Tom Goodall
Guest Instructor
Laine Theatre Arts graduate with West End performance experience. Specialises in choreography workshops and advanced performance training for aspiring professional dancers.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer classical ballet, tap, modern, jazz, body conditioning, and singing lessons for ages 2.5+.
Are examinations compulsory?
Exams are optional but encouraged. We prepare students for ISTD assessments with specialist coaching classes.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept online payments, direct debit, GoCardless, cash, and cheques for termly fees.
Do you have performance opportunities?
Yes, we host annual showcases, choreographic events, and community performances throughout the year.
Are trial classes available?
Yes, we offer free trial classes before registration to experience our teaching environment.
What facilities do you have?
Three dance studios with mirrors and barres, changing rooms, dancewear shop, and office suite.
