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The Arabesque team are here to nurture your child whilst they learn new skills, grown in confidence and develop their creative skills in a fun happy environment. We treat every student as an individual enabling them to progress at their own pace whilst reaching for and achieving their goals and full potential.
ACRO BALLET, CLASSICAL GREEK, MODERN, MUSICAL THEATRE, NATIONAL, TAP & SINGING
Cynthia didn’t start dancing until the age of 13 but very quickly knew that it was what she wanted to do. She trained at Italia Conti Theatre Arts in London and later went on to gain her ISTD teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Modern and National at The Merseyside College of Dance and Drama. Cynthia founded Arabesque in 1992 with just 6 students in the local Guide Hut. From little acorns as they say… Since opening the school Cynthia has gone on to gain teaching qualifications in Classical Greek Dance with the ISTD, Acro with Acrobatic Arts and also Musical Theatre which is her absolute love and passion. She is incredibly proud of all the Arabesque students and all their achievements. She is also very proud of her amazing Team who help make it all happen.
BALLET, MODERN, SATURDAY STAGE SCHOOL, TAP AND SENIOR AND JUNIOR ACADEMY
Bronwen trained at ‘Performers College’ where she graduated with ISTD teaching qualifications in Ballet, Modern and Tap. She then performed on several professional contracts before dedicating herself to teaching. Bronwen has been a teacher at Arabesque for many years and has proudly had students performing professionally in Matilda, Billy Elliot, 42nd Street, Les Miserables, Follies, Oklahoma, Tina, Mowtown, Mamma Mia, School of Rock, Singing In the Rain, Gypsy and more.
BALLET, MODERN, TAP & JUNIOR ACADEMY
Sarah started dancing at Arabesque as a student at the age of 12, she went away to train at Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts . Sarah went on to have several contracts on cruise lines before returning to ASPA and has been a member of staff for many years. She has also gone on to set up her own Business Sarah Moore Dance specialising in classes for the more mature student.
BALLET AND MODERN
Joanne used to dance with Cynthia when they were younger, they used to successfully compete at festivals together ! She went on to train at Laban where her passion for contemporary dance was nurtured and she gained a level 6 Diploma in Dance Theatre . She went on to gain her ISTD teaching qualifications at Chichester College and shortly afterwards she joined the Arabesque team. Joanne is always continuing with her professional development and has gone on to gain her PTTLS and Diploma in dance teaching with The Royal Ballet School.
BALLET, JAZZ, MODERN, TAP, ACRO AND SATURDAY STAGE SCHOOL CHICHESTER
Abigail started at Arabesque as a part time student when she was just 2 years old. She was one of our first students at the full time school and gained a place at D and B Performing Arts in London. Abi qualified as a dance teacher at Chichester College and has also gone on to qualify in as an Acro Teacher with Acrobatic Arts. Most recently she has gained a degree at Chichester University in Dance Science.
BALLET, CLASSICAL GREEK, MODERN, TAP
Amanda joined Arabesque over 20 years ago; she trained to be a dance teacher at Roynon Dance Centre. She enjoys teaching and especially enjoys the time she spends with the younger students. Amanda is also a teaching assistant at a local school.
BALLET, TAP, MODERN AND COMMERCIAL STREET
Following her time at Arabesque Lauren went on to train at Bird College of Performing Arts. She later went on to gain her ISTD teaching qualifications at Chichester College. She also gained a qualification in Acro with Acrobatic Arts. Lauren now teaches at several schools in the area.
DRAMA & LAMDA
Bex started Arabesque as a student with a particular love for drama, she then went on to study further at Chichester College and part time at G.S.A, she now runs her own Agency representing children & young performers.
SATURDAY STAGE SCHOOL WESTERGATE
Pete joined Arabesque as a founder member of the Sixth form where he blossomed both as a performer and a young man. Following this Pete went on to train as a Primary School teach at the University of Chichester. He has a passion for teaching and enjoys teaching in one of the local primary schools.
PRE SCHOOL DANCE CLASSES, BALLET, TAP, JAZZ AND MUSICAL THEATRE
Milly started dancing at Arabesque when she was for 5 years old and took part in a number of classes and genres. It was during her time here when she found her love for teaching! She went to Chichester College to gain her initial ISTD teaching qualifications and later took her second stage of teaching qualifications in Guildford. Milly also went to Chichester University where she obtained a BA (HONS) in Early Childhood Studies.
We have a range of classes for 2-4 year olds, ranging from Ballet, to Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap and Acro! Below you can find full information on each of these classes as well as a full class timetable and pricing!
TOTS AGE 2 – 4 YEARS
MINIS AGE 4 – 7 YEARS
CLASSES FOR 7 – 11 YEAR OLDS
CLASSES FOR 11- 18 YEAR OLDS
ADULT CLASSES
Get in touch today if you would like to know more information about the Arabesque family and what we can offer your child. We would love to hear from you.