The School was founded by Adele Meads in 1960 with six pupils.  By 1964 the School had become well established and has continued to grow.  Miss Fiona Rees, grand-daughter of Adele Meads, became Principal of the School in April 2014, and the Deputy Principal is Mrs Patsy Rees, daughter of Adele Meads. Musical Theatre classes are taught by Mrs Nia Roberts.

The School`s aim has always been to maintain a high standard of teaching and discipline and to nurture pupils in a caring and friendly way. We take children from 2½ years (Melody bear).

Patsy undertook all of her training at the School and is a Licentiate of the Allied Dancing Association.

Nia Roberts trained at the Northern College of Music in Manchester and teaches Musical Theatre. Nia is well known in the area as both a singing and music teacher.

CURRICULUM

The curriculum consists of Ballet (including pointe work for seniors), Modern, Tap, Disco, Musical Theatre and Melody Bear Movement for the very young.

EXAMINATIONS

All pupils are encouraged to work towards dance grade examinations with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Allied Dancing Association, and musical theatre singing grades with the London College of Music (musical theatre pupils only),    however, examinations are not compulsory. Senior students are also given the opportunity to work towards major examinations.

The School is extremely proud of its outstanding examination results in both grades and majors.

Fiona trained at Adele Meads and at age 16 was offered a full time place at Merseyside Dance and Drama College, Liverpool, where she trained for three years graduating in 1992. Whilst at Merseyside Fiona was awarded the Student Teaching Certificate with the Royal Academy of Dance and has since become a RAD fully registered teacher. Fiona is also a Fellow of the Allied Dancing Association and in 2006 was successful in gaining Examiner status with the ADA and thoroughly enjoys visiting other schools as an examiner.