Our highly qualified and experienced dance teachers offer over 20 classes per week
We are an IDTA and RAD mutually recognised school and offer option Ofqual recognised examinations and regular opportunities for small and large scale performances.
Established over 40 years ago, we are a registered IDTA school, situated in the centre of Bakewell. Passionate about dance and theatre, we strive to inspire and motivate all our young people in a highly creative and stimulating artistic environment encouraging pupils of all abilities to benefit from a comprehensive Performing Arts curriculum.
Our school principal, Jill Ferguson has 40 years professional teaching experience and is a highly trained and qualified teacher of dance and performing arts. Jill has also worked extensively as a professional choreographer to theatre, television and cabaret. She is a life member of the International Dance Teacher’s Association and also a highly experienced teacher of children with special needs within the education sector.
Our long established dance school offers regular opportunities for performance work and we have produced over 20 major productions in professional theatres. We are also highly committed to our local community and perform for events, fundraisers and festivals. We perform annually in Bakewell’s highly acclaimed International Day of Dance.
Our first floor studios offer fully sprung dance floors and benefits from a small, private car park.
Dance Examinations are held at our studios with the IDTA and they are optional. We have 100% exam pass rate and over 70% of our pupils have achieved Distinctions or Merits.
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If you have any questions about the performing arts tuition we offer or if you are interested in booking your first trial sessions,
we’d love you to get in touch. Contact us using the details below.
K.Hunt
" My daughter has been attending Peak Performance since she was 4. She's now 9 and her confidence and dancing ability/skills have grown so much under the thoughtful and kind tuition of Jilly and the other teachers at the school. She's also made great friends and had so much fun! There is a great blend of shows/performances (with very exciting costumes!) and examinations. No pressure for either - both done in a way that motivates and encourages. Each Saturday morning there are the following classes: ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre and gymnastic dance - something for everyone. I can't recommend this school and its lovely staff enough! "