Dance School Open Day

Children in Swindon with a flare for performing arts have a brand new venue where they can develop their skills.

To celebrate its launch Gemma Short School of Dance & Theatre Arts will be hosting an Open Day on Sunday April 7th from 12.00-4.00pm.

There will be an opportunity to see the new premises, meet the teaching team, find out more information and register for the schools exciting courses.

The school, owned and run by local dance teacher Gemma Short, will run classes for all ages and abilities.

Gemma, who was brought up in Swindon and learnt to dance in the town, has been teaching dance for 11 years and is a fully qualified teacher of Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and National Dance and holds Licentiate and Certificate of Dance Education qualifications with the ISTD.

The experienced team offer classes in all aspects of dance and theatre arts. Students have the opportunity to train for ISTD examinations in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and National Dance, as well as develop their skills in Drama, Singing or Musical Theatre.

Gemma said "We know there is so much talent in Swindon and I am so pleased that we were able to find this building, right in the heart of town and have been able to bring an empty building back in to use for the Arts"

Students will also have the opportunity to compete in regional and national festivals and competitions, and will be encouraged to develop their performance experiences.

Gemma continued "It has always been my dream to run my own dancing school and I am so pleased that it has finally come true. We have put a lot of hard work in to getting the building ready in time for the opening and I hope that people come along to the open day and see at what we are offering"

The Gemma Short School of Dance & Theatre Arts has set up in 25 Victoria Road, completely refurbishing the empty premises that had been vacated by SP Computers. It boasts two modern studios and a singing studio as well as a dance shop that stocks all uniform as well as a range of non-uniform dancewear.