Get in touch
555-555-5555
mymail@mailservice.com
About Us
The Jean Inwards School of Dance was established in 1953 when Jean’s teacher, Lillian Rowley, who she had been assisting for some time at the London Academy gave up her school and asked her if she would like to take over any of her pupils. Eleven pupils were interested and from this small beginning the School steadily grew until it now averages 150 to 160 pupils. Jean gained her teachers’ membership of the British Arts Association and then studied with Ruth French to attain her Associate I.S.T.D. membership for ballet.
The aim of the School has always been to create enjoyable classes for pupils from the age of 3 upwards with no upper age limit where they could learn the joys of dance in a friendly atmosphere. As proof of this pupils have learned to socialise amongst themselves, as have many of the parents, resulting in long-lasting friendships.
To make it easier and more cost effective for parents there were no separate classes on different days for tap, ballet, etc. these disciplines were all included in one weekly lesson, as they are to this day. Extra practices are arranged where necessary.
The current teachers, who teach for the pure love of dance all received most of their training from the School which results in smooth running classes and many former pupils who are now parents or grandparents send their own daughters or sons (yes, we have boys as well!).
Over the years pupils have appeared in many professional shows including Annie, Sound of Music, We will Rock You, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Fame, Saturday Night Fever, Spamalot, to name just a few, not to mention several amateur productions. Some have appeared on T.V., in pantomimes, made records, worked in Holiday Camps, on Cruise Liners and have even set up their own schools or teach at others. Many have also graduated to Performing Arts Colleges.
Pupils are entered for The British Arts Association Exams and successes are achieved every year in the renowned British Arts Awards Contest at which we have won the award for ‘The Best Display’ on numerous occasions. We also run a bi-annual ‘Own Choreography’ competition for pupils.
We originally held an annual display at church halls and small venues graduating to the Commonwealth Theatre, moving to the Beck Theatre in Hayes, and now to the Hammond Theatre in Hampton. From the proceeds of these displays tens of thousands of pounds have been donated to various children’s charities which makes us feel very proud. We hope that pupils will continue to enjoy their lessons with our School for many years to come.
OUR TEACHING TEAM
Jean Bridle Principal
(F.B.A, A.I.S.T.D. (O.B.))
Jenny Tippins
(T.M.B.A)
Susan Dowell
(T.M.B.A)
Debbie Greening
(T.M.B.A)
Susan Reed
(T.B.M.A)
Joanna Tippins
(T.M.B.A)
Amber Greening
(A.M.B.A)
Hayley Wheeler
(A.M.B.A)
Leana Howard
(A.M.B.A)
