The ‘Elaine Pygall School of Dancing’ was established in January, 2005.  It currently has over 200 students, ranging from 3 years up to adults.  The school is based in Prudhoe, Northumberland, at various venues.  It has four members of staff; myself, Elaine Lilburn, the school’s principal, Stephanie Murray, Vicky Ross and Melissa Walker.  Within the school we teach several techniques including Ballet, Tap, Disco, Street, Modern Jazz, Contemporary, Ballroom, Latin, Musical Theatre.  Dance exams are taken with the International Dance Teachers Association and Drama/Singing exams are taken with the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.  Performances are held regularly, either in class to view progression with class work, or as shows in local theatres.  Past performances include The Queens Hall in Hexham and The Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle. For a free prospectus, to enrol your child, or to find out more information, please phone me on 01670 732435 or  email me.  Please note it is advisable to phone in advance of your child turning 3 years old as the school has large waiting lists for these classes.

New Adult courses

The next 7 week adult course will be 'Tap - For beginners' starting Wednesday 5th January 7.30pm-8.30pm. Cost of course £25. Please contact Elaine to book a space.

Diary Dates

Our next IDTA exams will be held on Saturday 19 March then 16 April.

Our next Musical Theatre performance, 'High School Musical - The Trilogy', will be held at the Queens Hall Arts Theatre, Hexham on Friday 8 April 2011at 7pm, tickets now on sale from Elaine priced £8.

Our next Dance performance, 'A Century of Dance', including the whole school will be held at The Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle on Saturday 9 July, 2011, tickets available from the theatre at £8.

Term Dates

Next term's dates are 3rd Jan - 19th Feb, and then 28th Feb - 16th April.