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Stuart Irish Dance ran by Rachael Stuart ADCRG offers Irish dancing lessons to both children and adults over Bristol and Somerset.

To be able to move with playfulness, strength and stability is at the core of what I do. Through Barre classes I hope to help in a fun, varied way to build this strength and Stability. Through Fusion belly dance we combine coordination and creativity for a great balanced exploration of body and mind.

The Keyford Dancing School is now in its 51st year under the ownership of Patricia Veale, previously known under the name of Keyford Ballet School and owned by Carol Iles. The name is derived from Keynsham and SaltFORD where the classes are held. Since 1973 thousands of boys and girls have enjoyed classes in ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Many past pupils are now bringing their children to the classes and some continue to dance themselves in adult ballet and tap classes. Boys and girls have in the past few years been able to take part in the Opera & Ballet International in their productions at the Bristol Hippodrome and the Theatre Royal Bath. Hundreds of children have also appeared in the Fry Club Pantomimes and other local productions including the school’s own shows at Broadlands School in which all pupils take part. Pupils have also appeared at Her Majesty Theatre London and in 2016 appeared at Disneyland Paris.

The Avon Dance Academy and the Chew Valley Dancing School aim to provide a friendly atmosphere for children of all ages to learn different types of dance. Providing goals to work for, as well as creating a real sense of achievement, the R.A.D. and I.S.T.D. dance examinations are internationally recognised and uphold a very high standard. All examinations entered at the schools are recognised by the qualification and curriculum authority, with the higher grades on a par with GCSE and A Level examination. Three sessions of modern, jazz and tap examinations and three sessions of ballet examinations are held each year, with children encouraged to take examinations when they reach the desired standard. Leading up to an examination, all candidates must attend two exam rehearsals and are offered extra classes to build up confidence.

I was born in Mumbai where every child grows up with the dream to become something bigger. There are many industry/ sectors where a person can work on and achieve his/her goals. Mumbai is a city of hopes and dreams and it gives a lot of opportunities to the talents to fulfill their dreams. One such industry is the Film industry in Mumbai which is also called as the Bollywood industry. I grew up watching too many Bollywood movies, Star shows, Award nights and I was too much amazed by their dance performances. As a child, I was always fond of seeing all different kind of dances, the styles, the beautiful dress and I always dreamt of performing such kind of professional dances in Bollywood movies. Being born to a Gujarati family, I was always keen on dancing in Navratri events, school events and cultural dance shows. I also used to watch Bollywood actresses performing in the movie and used to copy the steps and perform during my school days. I do also have an innovative mind wherein I invent some of my steps and teach other students in the school. Seeing my passion in dance, I received enormous support from my parents who always motivated me to perform dance at various stages of my life. I received extended support from my college professors and friends to bring my dancing skills to a bigger picture by performing on college events, inter-college competitions, corporate events, etc. That gave me great platform to concentrate on my dance and make a future ahead with it.

The Keyford Dancing School is now in its 51st year under the ownership of Patricia Veale, previously known under the name of Keyford Ballet School and owned by Carol Iles. The name is derived from Keynsham and SaltFORD where the classes are held. Since 1973 thousands of boys and girls have enjoyed classes in ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Many past pupils are now bringing their children to the classes and some continue to dance themselves in adult ballet and tap classes. Boys and girls have in the past few years been able to take part in the Opera & Ballet International in their productions at the Bristol Hippodrome and the Theatre Royal Bath. Hundreds of children have also appeared in the Fry Club Pantomimes and other local productions including the school’s own shows at Broadlands School in which all pupils take part. Pupils have also appeared at Her Majesty Theatre London and in 2016 appeared at Disneyland Paris.

The Keyford Dancing School is now in its 51st year under the ownership of Patricia Veale, previously known under the name of Keyford Ballet School and owned by Carol Iles. The name is derived from Keynsham and SaltFORD where the classes are held. Since 1973 thousands of boys and girls have enjoyed classes in ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Many past pupils are now bringing their children to the classes and some continue to dance themselves in adult ballet and tap classes. Boys and girls have in the past few years been able to take part in the Opera & Ballet International in their productions at the Bristol Hippodrome and the Theatre Royal Bath. Hundreds of children have also appeared in the Fry Club Pantomimes and other local productions including the school’s own shows at Broadlands School in which all pupils take part. Pupils have also appeared at Her Majesty Theatre London and in 2016 appeared at Disneyland Paris.

To be able to move with playfulness, strength and stability is at the core of what I do. Through Barre classes I hope to help in a fun, varied way to build this strength and Stability. Through Fusion belly dance we combine coordination and creativity for a great balanced exploration of body and mind.