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This prestigious school, conveniently and pleasantly situated in several venues – in Clifton and Kingswood in Bristol and also in Odd Down, Bath - was started by Deborah Sims in September 1980 with and initial intake of two six year old pupils.

Since then it has gone from strength to strength with nearly two hundred pupils enrolled and a reputation extending far beyond the boundaries of Bristol.

 In September 1988 the Milton Taylor School of Ballet, Kingswood, became part of the Classical Dance Studios and in 1993 the Seasons Dance Studios in Bath was also incorporated. In 2002, two new branches were added, in Chipping Sodbury, and at Weston in Bath.

 In many ways, the Classical Dance Studios offers a unique curriculum. It caters for both sexes and all ages - with juniors (3-12 years), seniors (12 and upwards) and adults.     Seniors are divided into groups, vocational and non-vocational. The vocational students are asked to audition before selection.

 Classes, which are generally restricted to a maximum of twelve, are held for the specially gifted who may be on the threshold of illustrious careers.   There are also classes for adults – Ballet for Fun.

 The Classical Dance Studios aims to give pupils and insight into the artistic, enjoyable uninhibited side of ballet training rather than concentrating on the purely academic aspects.  However, provision for exams is made and results to date have been excellent with former pupils making their presence felt at

  • The Hammond School in Chester,

  • The London Studio Centre,

  • The London School of Contemporary Dance,

  • The Italia Conti School,

  • The Doreen Bird College

  • The Laban Centre

  • The Royal Academy of Dancing.