FAQS

  • Creative and structured classes

    Industry professional staff

    Exams in ISTD & LAMDA, gaining UCAS points for secondary schools & universities

    Professional performances annually

    Winners of performing arts festivals

    100% pass with Distinction & Merit grades in all performing arts exams

    Own agency where students have opportunities to audition for professional stage & screen work

    Professional venues & studios

  • Yes new students can book a trial class, this is charged at the usual class price for one session. If your child then wants to trial any additional classes you pay for the one off class fee.

  • Our class times vary depending on ages and ability. They will either be 30, 45 or 60 minutes.

  • After your trial class, you will need to send your email address to lauren@selectschoolofdance.com who will email enrolment forms and invoice.

  • After your trial, you then pay for the whole term upfront or remaining classes if you join part way through the term.

    The invoice is sent via Quickbooks, you do not need to set up an account to pay. Select’s payment details will be on the invoice for bank transfer or can bring cash to the first class back.

  • The class teacher will assess when your child is ready to take any ISTD dance or LAMDA drama exams and discuss with you. The minimum age for dance exams is 5 years and drama exams 4 years. Your child will need to attend classes regularly to be selected for exams. There will be additional costs for exams.

    Exams are not compulsory and students can still move up classes and grades.

  • Yes there is a one off £20.00 registration fee for each student when they enrol. This is only paid once, unless you leave Select for over a year and then rejoin.

  • Yes. For all classes there is set uniform students need, you will be sent the uniform form during registration process.

  • Our annual show takes place in the Autumn term at Harrow Arts Centre in the Elliot Theatre. Every class will perform a piece in the show.

    In the Spring or Summer Term, families are invited to watch a class.

    Children who excel in any class can be entered dance and drama festivals.

  • If you want your child to leave Select, half a term’s written notice needs to be sent to Lauren during term time. This does not include any holiday time, and if this written notice is not received, half a terms’ fees will be due for the following half term.