Skelton Dance Academy
Miss Kirsty BA(Hons)LRAD,AISTD(Dip)
Principal
Miss Kirsty trained at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance in London and graduated with a First Class Honors degree in July 1996. On graduating Miss Kirsty gained her LRAD qualification, Associate Diploma in both Modern Theatre and Tap, and teaching status in ISTD Latin American.
The Royal Academy of Dance is the renowned centre of excellence for dance throughout the world. The teaching award Licenciate (LRAD) is it's most highly prized qualification.
After graduating from the Academy Miss Kirsty worked as a freelance dance teacher gaining experience in schools in both London and Lincolnshire, teaching RAD Ballet from beginner/pre-school level through to Vocational examination level. In additional she teaches both ISTD Modern and Tap.
The Skelton Dance Academy provides provides fully qualified tuition in Ballet, Modern and Tap from ages 3 upwards. Students are prepared for Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Children's Ballet examinations and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD) Children's Tap and Modern examinations. Also RAD Vocational Ballet and ISTD Vocational Tap and Modern examinations are offered for older students.
The training provided ensures that students are comprehensively prepared for furthering their dance education at Vocational dance and stage schools.
As part of the school's curriculum every student will be given the opportunity and encouragement to participate in the Skelton Dance Academy's Annual Show.
Students of the Skelton Dance Academy also compete in many regional Dance Festivals.
Private lessons for Exam Coaching and Festival Choreography are available on request.