Business Details
30 Years
experience
Dance & Musical Theatre Training for All Ages
At Cabaret Theatre School, we provide comprehensive dance and musical theatre training in a supportive environment designed to foster confidence, discipline, and creativity. Established in 1996, our Burton campus and 2003 Derby campus offer structured classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, and Singing for children aged three and above. Our curriculum includes preparation for IDTA examinations, with a consistent 100% pass rate, and performance opportunities through annual school shows and professional theatre productions. Led by Principal Sally Everson, a Fellow of the IDTA with international performance experience, our team of qualified instructors brings expertise from prestigious institutions like the Royal Ballet School and professional theatre.We prioritise holistic development, combining technical skill-building with opportunities for self-expression and stagecraft. Our students have achieved notable success, including West End roles in productions like Matilda and Annie, reflecting our commitment to nurturing talent. We also offer holiday workshops and adult dance-fitness classes to extend our community engagement. With a focus on individual growth and artistic excellence, we aim to make dance education accessible and enjoyable while maintaining high professional standards.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Modern
Jazz
Singing
Musical Theatre Training
Holiday Workshops
Adult Dance Fitness
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years' experience in professional dance education since 1996
- Our teachers include Royal Ballet School graduates and IDTA-certified instructors
- 100% exam pass rate with IDTA qualifications since establishment
- Exclusive performance opportunities in professional theatres across the UK
- Proven track record preparing students for West End and touring productions
Associations and certifications
- IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association)
Services
Ballet
Structured ballet training following IDTA syllabi, developing technique, posture, and grace. Classes focus on classical repertoire while building foundational skills for all dance styles. Students progress through examination grades with regular performance opportunities.
Tap
Tap classes combine technical precision with musicality, teaching students to create percussive rhythms. Our curriculum develops coordination and improvisation skills while preparing for IDTA assessments at all levels.
Modern
Modern dance instruction focuses on expressive movement and floor work. Classes incorporate current industry trends while maintaining technical discipline, with opportunities to perform choreographed pieces in annual shows.
Jazz
Jazz classes teach energetic routines combining Broadway and commercial styles. Training includes isolations, turns, and performance techniques, with regular showcase opportunities in school productions.
Singing
Singing tuition develops vocal technique and performance skills. Students learn musical theatre repertoire while preparing for stage performances and examinations as part of their musical theatre training.
People
Sally Everson
Principal, Producer
Fellow of the IDTA with 25+ years' teaching experience. Trained professionally in Derby, performed internationally, and established Cabaret Theatre School in 1996. Specialises in nurturing young talent for professional stage careers.
Lorien Conti
Dance Teacher
IDTA Associate teacher with extensive performance experience. Trained at Cabaret Theatre School, appearing in West End festivals and productions. Delivers all dance disciplines across both school locations with professional expertise.
Andrea Osborne
Ballet & Jazz Teacher
Royal Ballet School graduate offering specialist ballet and jazz instruction. Combines classical training with creative teaching methods, while also directing adult dance-fitness classes that merge technique with physical conditioning.
Sara Evans-Bolger
Dance Teacher
Qualified primary school teacher with Doctorate in Education specialising in performing arts pedagogy. Brings academic rigour to dance instruction alongside practical theatre experience from regional and national productions.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We accept children from age 3 upwards, with classes structured by age and ability.
Do you offer formal dance qualifications?
Yes, we prepare students for IDTA examinations in all dance disciplines with 100% pass rates.
Are there performance opportunities outside regular classes?
We stage annual productions at local theatres and provide auditions for professional shows.
Can students pursue professional dance careers through your school?
Our graduates have secured roles in West End productions and trained at top conservatoires.
Do you offer short-term dance programmes?
Holiday workshops provide intensive musical theatre training during school breaks for younger pupils.
