Associates Classes
Ages 3 – 19
Enhanced training for aspiring young performers to help your child excel in dance, acting and singing.
Classes Offered
Classes are run daily Monday to Friday after school hours and all day Saturday during term time and are held in the studios at Tring Park School and at nearby Victoria Hall.
We offer dance classes including ballet, pointe work, tap, modern, street dance and jazz. Singing classes are for ages 9+. Acting classes are for ages 6+. Entry from age 3 to 8 years do not require an audition.
Dance Curriculum
TPA has a clear mission and is committed to providing an excellent standard of teaching via highly trained and professional teachers within excellent facilities and resources.
RAD syllabus ballet classes are available at all levels as well as non-syllabus classes for all ages.
Students studying tap and modern are entered for exams within the ISTD syllabus, whilst contemporary, jazz, street dance, acro and musical theatre (dance) classes do not follow a set syllabus.
Singing and Acting
Students explore many aspects of acting and singing. Older students cover scripted work and play building which incorporates musical theatre skills. Singing classes are tailored to group sizes and may include choral, ensemble and group singing.
The TPA singing and acting classes offer students the opportunity to explore many aspects of both genres in a challenging and supportive environment.
Registration
Please fill out the appropriate form below and we will be in touch to ensure you are booked on to the right class for your ability. Pupils aged 9+ must submit an audition for entry, those aged 3-8 can register without audition. Please refer to the ‘Upcoming Audition Dates’ section below.
Audition Information
The Dance audition will consist of a short ballet class followed by a dance solo which the candidate can prepare in any genre. The solos should be no longer than 1 minute.
The Singing and Acting audition will consist of a solo song performance and a short monologue. Candidates are encouraged to audition for both singing and acting, but may select one or the other.
Please bring a backing track for the song on a mobile phone or similar device such as an iPad. Please refer to the Clothing and Footwear Requirements which detail what to wear for the audition and ensure that you are neatly groomed.
Fees
All classes will be charged on the following basis for 33 lessons per year. Please note that there are no deductions for classes missed.
* Fees shown are per class. There will be a 5% discount for all families with pupils undertaking four or more classes per week. This applies across both single pupils at TPA and across siblings. Examination entry incurs entrance and administration fees. You will be informed of these charges prior to entry.
The payment terms are as follows: invoices are produced each term; invoices are payable on or before the first day of each and every term; N.B unpaid fees will result in exclusion from TPA; all fees will be payable online via Dance Biz; term dates and timetables will be sent out as soon as they are ready for the forthcoming term.
Term Dates 2022 – 2023
Please note no classes are held during school half term.
Term Dates
10th September – 10th December
Half Term
24th – 30th October
No classes 26th November.
Term Dates
9th January – 1st April
Half Term
13th – 19th February
Term Dates
22nd April – 10th July
Half Term
29th May – 4th June
No classes 8th July due to Founder’s Day.