The Lodge School of Theatre Dance - Dance Classes in Reading, Berkshire

Children of all ages and skill levels are welcome. Call us on 07758 412 854 to book your free introductory trial class.

The Lodge, formally known as Beryl Jarvis School of Theatre Dance, offers the full spectrum of dance classes and performing art qualifications to enable students to gain entry to colleges of further education. We welcome you on a journey with us that we hope will be a long and enjoyable one. We are entering a partnership between parent and school in order to nurture and bring out the best in each child.

About our Dance School based in Reading, Berkshire

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Focusing on Personal Development

It is the school's ethos to provide a very high quality of teaching throughout all dance disciplines. We take a great deal of interest in each and every child and student's personal development and it is our aim to provide a caring and happy atmosphere in which the students can achieve their full potential.

The Foundations for a Future in Dance

Initially, every child enrols within the school because they wish to learn and have fun. Some students however wish to take their studies more seriously with a view to having a career within the dance industry whether it is within the media, dance, theatre or eventually the teaching profession. We provide for all of these needs.

Fully Qualified Dance Teachers

All our members of staff have a sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to teach the children; when dealing with muscles and bones this is a must as injuries can easily occur with the wrong teaching. All staff are fully qualified members of the 'Royal Academy of Teachers of Dance' and the 'Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance'.

”The Lodge is a very special and unique school and I couldn't imagine training anywhere else. Not only have I been taught to best the best dancer I can be but also how to be the best version of me. The Lodge has been a family to me since my first day when I was 5 and still is to this day 13 years later. A lot of the teachers are ex Lodge pupils, as well as training to get you into colleges Miss Sarah-Jane Bullock even trains you for a life after college, helping you to get your teaching qualifications and allowing you to learn alongside her. Miss Sarah runs a very professional school and I feel like she has given me the perfect foundations for Performing Arts College, teaching me how to present myself and the right mind set to do well in any situation. There is always so much talent to look up to and aspire to be like at The Lodge that I had the pleasure to grow up with and be inspired. Miss Sarah-Jane Bullock's hard work and determination is a true inspiration and I can only aspire to be like her one day.”

- Erin Birtwhistle -