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young performers

Young Performers was founded in 2012, with the fundamental aim of providing local and affordable dance and performing art classes to children in and around the surrounding areas of South Cerney. In January 2018 Young Performers moved into its own permanent fully equip premises with 3 studios and changing rooms in Cirencester. Studios are all fitted with cameras for parents to observe their child’s class, as well as gymnastic mats, ballet barres, mirrors and professional dance flooring. In September 2018 Young Performers expanded even more and opened Cirencester’s first Rhythmic Gymnastics training programme and Acro Dance training. In September 2020, we converted unused storage rooms into a designated sewing room and large costume wardrobe, and the school split into two umbrella schools, Young Performers School of Dance & Musical Theatre and Young Performers School of Gymnastics. Then in 2024 YP expanded its studio space adding in a 4th studio and a music room with a piano. Young Performers is all about growth and providing the best for the students no matter their interest / dream or age. 

Young Performers provides quality dance and gymnastics education to children from the age of 2, offering classes and examinations in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics, Jazz, Lyrical, Pointe / Pre Pointe & Progressing Ballet Technique.

 Examinations are taken internal or external, affiliated by the Principal / IDTA / NATD / ISTD. All students will have the opportunity to enter into examinations/awards in any of their chosen dance genres, musical theatre/voice or gymnastics classes, students as young as 3 can take their first exam. Exams take place 1 or 2 times a year allowing the children to progress and achieve within their performing arts education. Examinations are great for boosting confidence and awarding the children for all their hard work.

Young Performer students also have the opportunity to perform in showcases / full scale productions and local events.

mission

statement

To inspire children to dance and perform.

To provide a fun and enjoyable dance education within a structured and disciplined environment.

To build & encourage confidence.

To help each student reach their full potential.

To develop a well-rounded dancer.

To provide the opportunity to achieve examination.

To provide a range of dance forms to all abilities and ages.

To provide the opportunity to perform.

To teach discipline within the performing arts.

MEET OUR TEACHERS

Miss Natasha Webb

PRINCIPAL

The performing arts have always played an important role in my life, attending singing, dancing and drama lesson from a young age, performing in a variety of contrasting shows from classical singing music festivals, pantomimes/Shakespeare plays, competitions to dance & drama shows. After completing examinations in all aspects of the arts, and 3 years at Ecosse Performers College, I decided I wanted to set up a dance school with the ambition of sharing my passion and the love of the arts to inspire and motivate all ages. Whether the students enrol in the classes as a hobby or with the aim of being a star, I want all my students to achieve and excel to the best of their abilities. 

 I am also a fully qualified teacher within the education setting, on completion of my Level 6 Diploma in Dance Teaching and Learning and then going on and finalising my teaching knowledge and progression by completing my Level 7 / QTLS- Qualified Teacher & Learning Status degree, allowing myself to teach within the government education system in both schools and colleges/universities. Having completed my training to become a teacher within the education system I feel I have learnt so many valuable skills and tools that I use within my current teaching practice within the extra-curricular dance setting, enabling my teaching and the students learning to the best of my knowledge, current to today’s learning and development expectations, as well as diverse but still maintaining the structure of the graded dance boards. 

I am an approved qualified teacher within a number of dance organisations, within a variety of performing arts genres. Boards I am qualified and active teaching members of – National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NATD) / Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) / International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) / Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) / London College of Music – Trinity [Music & Drama] (Trinity LCM) / Associate Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) / Acro Dance Teachers Association (ADTA).

I have two children; my daughter attends classes at YP. Watching my own child and all of my students grow and develop through their time at Young Performers is a greatly rewarding.

 So, whether your child is looking for a new activity or can’t stop singing and dancing everywhere they go, Young Performers offers children from the age of 2 the opportunity to learn new skills, keep active and progress through their performing journey, achieving and building confidence in a fun and educational learning environment.

Miss Molly Skuse

Miss Molly was taught by Natasha and joined Young Performers as staff in 2016 as a teaching assistant and then a full-time teacher.  Molly has experience in ballet, tap, modern, lyrical and acro. Dance has always played a huge role in her life and now as a teacher she enjoys to watch her own students love for the arts grow as they achieve and progress throughout their time at Young Performers.  

Molly has advanced her love of teaching to become a primary school teacher. Currently Miss Molly is not a teacher at YP but she still supports YP as she takes on new adventures in Australia. 

 

 

 

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studio

We have fully equipped premises with 4 dance / gymnastic studios, a music room with a piano and changing rooms for parents to wait.

Studios are fitted with cameras for parents to observe their children’s class, as well as gymnastic mats, ballet barres, mirrors and professional flooring.

Our studios are located at 27 Dyer Street, Cirencester, GL7 2PP.

Get in touch

Enrol With Young performers Today

Call 07837 837 810

Speak to our team today to help choose the perfect course for your child.

info@young-performers.com

Send us an email and we'll follow up with you on how to get started.

Get in touch

Enrol With Young performers Today

Call 07837 837 810

Speak to our team today to help choose the perfect course for your child.

info@young-performers.com

Send us an email and we'll follow up with you on how to get started.

Get in touch

Enrol With us today

Call 07837 837 810

Speak to our team today to help choose the perfect course for your child.

info@young-performers.com

Send us an email and we'll follow up with you on how to get started.

Get in Touch