About Us
Stephanie Paton School of Dance offers a wide range of classes for children from age 2yrs (even in nappies!). The School is based in Orrell/Billinge, Wigan and we offer classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz/Street, Acro and Musical Theatre.
Students here at SPSD are also given the opportunity to take ISTD dance examinations in Ballet, Modern and Tap. Examinations are optional but are very rewarding, providing confidence with each grade progression. We are a certified school with Acrobatic Arts, which offers a perfect training programme to bring acrobatic steps into each dancer’s repertoire. By joining our school each child will be given the opportunity to perform in our showcases every 18 months at The Brindley Theatre. This is great for encouraging their inner performer and provides such a fun time for our dancers! If your child has a passion for dance and you would like to sign up for a free trial class, please contact us at stephaniepatondance@gmail.com
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Classes
Tinies
We have our Tiny Toes class on Saturdays 8.55 - 9.40 for 2-4yrs.This is an introduction to ballet, modern and tap using imagery, and props such as scarves, wands and musical instruments.
Ballet
Ballet is considered to be the core subject of dance. It instils self-discipline in students and allows them to develop incredible strength, stamina, flexibility and artistry. It is equally fun and challenging. Older students will have the opportunity to progress on to pointework when they have developed enough strength and their body is physically ready.
Modern
Modern is a technical and very expressive dance form. At a young age children learn technique and musicality through stories and use of their imagination. As the grades progress, a higher standard of technique and strength is developed along with a mature and diverse performance style.
Tap
Tap is a wonderful way to develop musicality and rhythm through intricate footwork. Not only is it fun to make lots of noise, but the patterning skills learnt are believed to help with academic subjects too.
Jazz/Street
Jazz dance is a great way to get fit with a very energetic warm up, limbering section, technical steps and a fun routine to finish with. Jazz incorporates many different styles and is performed to modern, upbeat music. Street routines allow much more freedom, build confidence and encourage students to express themselves through musicality and movement.
Acro
Using the Acrobatics Arts syllabus we train dancers to bring acrobatic steps into their dance routines. Different sections to classes include strength, flexibility/limbering, balancing and tumbling. We ensure safe dance practice by making sure students progress through the advised levels and build enough strength and technique before attempting each new skill.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre classes are about building confidence through movement, acting and singing. It promotes performance, basic vocal technique, improvisation ability, and teaches young dancers all about different musicals and life on the stage.
Staff
Miss Stephanie
Stephanie started attending her local dance school at just 2 years old. She studied Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, Pointe and National dance, also participating in many shows and pantomimes.
At 16 Stephanie enrolled in a 3 year course at Merseyside Dance & Drama Centre and in 2008 graduated becoming a fully qualified dance teacher recognised by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Qualifications
Diploma
Professional Dancers and Teachers of Dance
Ballet
ISTD Certificate in Dance Education
Modern
ISTD Certificate in Dance Education
Tap
ISTD Certificate in Dance Education
National
ISTD Certificate in Dance Education
Disco
ISTD Associate / Freestyle
Health & Safety
ISTD Level 4
Lifespan
ISTD Level 4
Courses Achieved
Alixa Flexibility – Module 2
Dance School Safeguarding
First Aid
Enhanced DBS Checked
Fully Insured
Licensed Chaperone
Shows
Stephanie Paton School of Dance presents a show every 18 months at The Brindley Theatre. This gives the dancers the opportunity to show all their hard work on stage. It not only shows parents all the students have learnt but showcases their performance too!
Our Upcoming Show Dates Are:
Sunday 1st October 2023
SATURDAY 14TH October 2023
–
Saturday 22nd March 2025
sunday 23rd March 2025
Timetable
Monday
16:15 – 17:00 Mini Acro
17:00 – 17:45 Mini & Junior 2 Jazz/Street
17.45 – 18:45 Junior 2 Acro
Tuesday
16:15 – 17:00 Junior 1 Jazz/Street
17:00 – 18:00 Junior 1 Acro
18:00 – 18:45 Inter Jazz/Street
18:45 – 19:45 Inter Acro
19:45 – 20:30 Inter Tap
Thursday
17:00 – 17:45 Mini & Junior 2
Musical Theatre
17:45 – 18:30 Junior 1 & Inter
Musical Theatre
Saturday
8:55 – 9:40 Tiny Toes Ballet
/ Modern / Tap
9:45 – 10:45 Mini 3 Ballet
/ Modern / Tap
10:45 – 11:45 Mini 2 Ballet
/ Modern / Tap
11:45 – 12:45 Mini 1 Ballet
/ Modern / Tap
12:45 – 14:00 Junior 2 Ballet
/ Modern / Tap
14:00 – 15:30 Junior 1 Ballet
/ Modern / Tap
15:30 – 16:15 Inter Ballet
Uniforms
No Variations Please! Uniform Items Must Be Correct If They Are To Be Worn For An Exam Or As Part Of A Show Costume.
Hair must always be tied back neatly off the face. A bun is required for ballet and acro! No jewellery to be worn.
All uniform can be purchased
at K&M Dancewear
82 Cambridge Road, St. Helens, WA10 4HA
Tel: 01744 345 726
Tiny Toes & Minis – Black Roch Valley Beatrice leotard, black laced tap shoes.
Juniors & Inters – Black Roch Valley Beatrice leotard, black ¾ tights, black laced tap shoes.
Grade 4 upwards – Black criss cross catsuit, black laced tap shoes with teletone taps.
Boys – Black short sleeved leotard, black shorts/leggings, black tap shoes.
Tiny Toes & Minis – Black Roch Valley Beatrice leotard.
Juniors & Inters – Black Roch Valley Beatrice leotard, black ¾ tights.
Grade 4 upwards – Black criss cross catsuit.
Boys – Black leotard, black shorts/leggings.
*Foot thongs optional from grade 2.
Minis – Juniors – Pink criss cross leotard, black shorts.
Inters – Squad Dancewear – crop/leotard & shorts.
Boys – Squad Dancewear Unitard.
