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Welland School of Dancing

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The Welland School of Dancing was established in 1964.Teaching the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus for Ballet, and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) syllabus for Tap and Modern Theatre Dance.

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You are never to old to dance

Adult classes

We offer a great range of adult classes, from beginners up to advanced level with new faces always welcome. Purchase an Adult Dance Pass on our Parent Portal to get started.

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Welland School of Dancing

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Welcome

Welland school of dancing

The Welland School of Dancing was established in 1964.Teaching the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus for Ballet, and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) syllabus for Tap and Modern Theatre Dance.

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Outstanding pass rate

RAD & ISTD graded results

Our school has an outstanding pass rate for RAD and ISTD graded exams and we offer vocational grades taught up to Advanced level.

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We are enrolling now for autumn term classes, and school year 2025/26!Don't miss your spot!

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Ages 2-4

Enrolling Pre-School Now!

Dance supports a child's motor and cognitive development. Our little dancers have so much fun, they have no idea they are learning essential motor skills.

  • Great for child's motor development!
  • Great for child's cognitive development!

Listening to music through dance helps develop a sense of rhythm. Key aspects of musicality include developing our ear, understanding rhythm and timing, and learning to express.

  • Great for developing musicality!
  • Great for developing sense for rhythm!
Welland School of Dancing Classes

Classes for everyone

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Welland School of Dancing

Welcome to Welland School of Dancing

The Welland School of Dancing has been holding classes in Stamford since 1964, teaching the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) syllabus for Ballet and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) syllabus for Tap and Modern Theatre. The current school principal, Victoria Fallow-Norton, began as the Head of Performing Arts in 2018 and stepped up to Principal in September 2024. Previous to this, Maggie Purr ARAD RAD RTS and her husband James Skinner took over the running of the school in 2010 from previous principal Anne Desbruslais FISTD CDE and her husband David Walker, who ran the school from 1985 to August 2010.

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Adult classes at Welland School of Dancing

classical ballet, tap, contemporary modern dance, xtreme barre workout, yoga and pilates

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Variety of Classes

Welland School of Dancing offers a variety of extra-curricular dance classes for young people and adults. Beginners are welcome.

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Suitable for all!

Our adult classes are suitable for any gender and age above 18! Dancing with us is simple to keep up with, accessible for everyone.

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Get in shape!

If you wish to enhance your exercise routine, we have workout classes as well. Why not try an extreme barre, yoga or pilates class?

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Teachers

Meet Our Talented Team

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Maggie Purr

Head of Ballet
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Anne Desbruslais

School Patron
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Rachel Harte

Acrobatic Arts and Festivals Teacher
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Lesley Gramegna

ISTD Tap, Modern and RAD Ballet Teacher
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Henri Tatton

RAD Ballet Teacher
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Ruth Proctor

Ballet Exam Pianist
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Wallis Elsom

Hip Hop and Head of Performance Opportunities
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Phil Norton

Head of Productions
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Victoria Fallow-Norton

Principal and Head of Performing Arts
Testimonials

What our parents, students and members have to say?

My daughter started here at age 5 and is now 16. Can honestly say her journey with Welland has been life-changing! She embarks on full-time dance training this year. Miss Purr in particular has been inspirational and offered unwavering support. Fantastic dance school with quality teaching and high aspirations!

Bethan Daniels

Parent
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Fantastic dance school, the best in Stamford and the surrounding. The teachers at WSD are fantastic & thoroughly engaging. There is such a choice regarding styles of dance, workshops & classes. We'll be lifelong members of the WSD family for sure.

Colette Williams-Moore

Student & Member
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My daughter has just started ballet classes here, and I can't speak highly enough of WSD. The staff and teachers are helpful and engaging. She recently did a special Easter holiday ballet class and craft session centred around Peter Rabbit, and my 4yo was buzzing afterwards! Great place, I thoroughly recommend it!

Katherine Nicholls

Parent
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Important Dates

ALL EVENTS
8 Sep

Back to School

term dates
20 Oct

Half Term

TERM DATES
5 Mar

School Show

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