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New Places Released for Baby Ballet Aged 2+ Years!

Our Baby Ballet classes have always been very popular as they are a fun way to introduce your child to dancing and the basics of ballet.  We are thrilled to announce our new Saturday timetable for our Baby Ballet & Princess Ballet and Tap classes as follows; Baby Ballet with Melody Bear age 2+. 9.15am to 10am Princess Ballet & Tap age 4+. 10am to 10.45am We are also offering our Princess Ballet & Tap age 4+ on a Monday and Tuesday as follows; Monday: Consett Dance Centre 4pm to 4.45pm Tuesd...

IDTA Gala

We are thrilled to confirm that our school will be participating in the IDTA Gala on the 23rd February.Tickets are now on sale and can be reserved via this link CLICK HEREMiss Pauline...

Examination Results

I am absolutely delighted with the summer examination results and for all the hard work the children put in.  Thank you so much to all the parents for your patience before and during the examination dates, we appreciate your support and flexibility with the different RAD & IDTA examination sessions. The IDTA exam results were exceptionally high from both examiners with all pupils passing all dance subjects taken with Merit or Distinctions, with all marks reaching between  80%-92% pass ...

Bag 2 School

If you are clearing our your cupboards on the run up to Christmas and have any old items of clothing, shoes, hats, belts and handbags, as well as soft toys please bring any items in bin bags to school and we will store them for the next Bag 2 School collection. Bag 2 School is a Free Fundraising Scheme, working in Partnership with Schools, Businesses, Groups, Local Councils and Charities to help raise funds from unwanted textiles.  Any funds raised from our collection will go towards new sc...

Models Wanted for our Fundraising Fashion Show

As a fundraising event for our schools, for costumes and class equipment we have once again been invited to take part in a Fashion Show hosted by M & Co, Consett at their store on Tuesday 27th November at 6.30pm. We are inviting pupils and parents from babies to ladies up to size 24 to act as models for the evenings show.  We need 40 pupils and some parents to take part and model at least one outfit.  If you'd like to volunteer to be a model to help support our schools, please contact ...

Halloween Fancy Dress Day - Saturday 3rd November

Be sure to send your children along to class with their Halloween costumes on Saturday 3rd November for some seasonal spooky fun and dancing. For a small donation of £1 per child we are inviting all our children to come to the studio dressed in their best halloween attire.  The best dressed will win a prize.  All money raised will contribute towards school pantomime costumes and other events organised for the children. Thank you Miss Pauline...

Celebrating our Successes at our Presentation Party Day

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who was able to attend our celebration and awards day on Sunday 28th October at the Civic Centre, Stanley.With over 200 attendees we enjoyed a day filled with fun, food, family and acknowledgement awards for all of our childrens achievements in 2018.  All awards were presented by Miss Pauline and Eve Trew who is a good friend of our school and is an IDTA examiner.We would also like to say thank you to Katherine Alderson for her stalwart dedication to arranging t...

Pauline Cook School of Dancing to perform in CBS Theatre Pantomime 2019

We are delighted to announce that we have been invited to supply dancers for this years CBS Theatre Group pantomime! Sleeping Beauty will be on at Empire Theatre-Cinema from 14th to 19th January 2018.We are very much looking forward to being part of this production once again Book your tickets online - https://www.empireconsett.co.u......

Miss Pauline as a very proud mum

Here is Miss Pauline as a very proud mum with her daughter Nicola at Durham High School for Girls when she was the guest speaker at the annual prize giving.  Nicola attended Durham High as a girl and because of her business success in owning and running her own international business she was invited to be this years guest speaker.  She was excellent with all the girls, parents, governors and teaching faculty hanging on to her every word.  A very proud night for Miss Pauline to rem...

NEW Adult Belly Dancing Class Confirmed!

Earlier in the month we asked our Social Media connections if they'd be interested in a Belly Dancing class in Consett.  The response has been fantastic and we've had a steady flurry of emails of support and information requests! We are now in a position to confirm that our first Belly Dancing class will commence on Thursday 6th September from 7:30 to 8:15 at our studio in Consett. Numbers are limited so be sure to book your place quickly to avoid disappointment! BOOK YOUR PLACE HEREFind ou...

Belly Dancing

Beginners belly dance classes offer a range of moves and core routines in a friendly and sociable environment. Whether you want to tone up or slim down, belly dancing offers a range of workout routines to boost your fitness - and it's fun too! Fitness benefits of belly dancing Toning up flabby muscles - Bad posture in everyday life can lead to certain muscles becoming disused over time, and turning into unwanted fat. Thankfully, belly dance can help your body rediscover these lost musc...

Summer Holiday Classes

To maintain fitness, dance standards and to prepare for future new work we are running classes throughout the school summer holidays in July and August 2018.We have six weeks of classes and would like all pupils to try to attend at least three of the weeks. Letters regarding the Summer timetable will have been issued to pupils in our Washington and Consett schools.  If you haven't seen a copy of this timetable you can download a copy from the box below.To ensure your son or daughter se...

Amazing May Exam Results!

All of our pupils have worked extremely hard this year and we are absolutely thrilled at the schools results following our examinations in May. Miss Pauline said, "We had a tough start to the year and lessons got disrupted due to adverse weather and other unforeseen circumstances but we are so lucky to have such passionate, talented pupils and supportive parents. Most of our pupils have achieved a merit or distinction - we are thrilled!  These recent results are fantastic and they highlight...

Open Audition for Junior Dancers for the Stanley Panto for Dec 2018.

Any pupils with previous Panto Experience or any pupils who take all Ballet Tap Mod Jazz & Musical Theatre classes who may wish to audition please run it passed Miss Sara or myself as the auditions clash with our IDTA exams in May & we will have to alter the exam timetable to accommodate any pupil who wishes to attend the audition.Many thanks,Pauline...

RAD Exam Dates Confirmed

Our RAD exam date has been confirmed on Sunday 17th June for all of our exam pupils. Times will be confirmed at a later date. Best wishes, Miss Pauline and Miss Sara....

Thank You

Dear Parents I would like to thank all of my pupils and parents who were able to support our Dance Demonstration at Lanchester Community Centre on 17th March, 2018.It was total chaos which I thought it might be, due to the lack of rehearsal time with different centres coming together on the day, but all the children danced so well under the chaotic surroundings, and we have had lovely feedback from many people who were able to give us their support.I would especially like to thank all of ou...

IDTA Commercial Dance Workshop with Dance Teacher and Choreographer Alex Ryan

Pupils from Prima Ballet and Performing Arts Academy and Pauline Cook School of Dancing including CATS have secured places at the IDTA 'Commercial Dance' workshops which are taking place at Felling Community Centre on Sunday 18th March. Miss Pauline said, "Places are limited at these workshops so we are thrilled that we've managed to secure some places for our pupils"   The workshops will be taken by well known teacher and choreographer Alex Ryanwho is touring the U...

New Adult Tap Dance Lessons in Consett

We are thrilled to announce that we are starting adult tap dancing lessons later this month at our studio in Consett, Co Durham. Adults who want to learn how to tap dance are invited to come along and try their first lesson for FREE on Monday 29th January at 7:30pm. Tap dance is a lively and entertaining activity that transforms the dancer from a mere performer into a fully-fledged percussive instrument - taking its name from the tapping sound created by dancers’ feet. But tap dancing also has...

July Exam Results were a HUGE SUCCESS!

Miss Pauline and the team at Pauline Cook School of Dancing including CATS are "Over the Moon" with the July exam results and would like to congratulate all their students for working so hard last term. Miss Pauline said, "These recent results are fantastic and they highlight all the hard work and dedication our students displayed over the past term, well done to everyone.  Our new term starts on Monday 4th September and I'm ready to welcome our little superstars back to the school to congr...

Goodbye Bruce

How sad I am feeling at the moment to hear the news that Sir Bruce Forsyth has died.  I was fortunate enough to be a young dancer in a long running show where he was the 'Star' of the show. Without knowing it, he inspired me by his work ethic, his total professionalism in rehearsals and performances, his spontaneous quick wit and cheerfulness. I am sad because I feel this is the final break between my young professional dancing career and all those wonderful people I had the opportunity to ...

Benefits of ZUMBA Gold

There are numerous benefits to our Zumba Gold program, many of which are felt after the very first class.  With ongoing participation, everyone has the opportunity to define their own goals and reach them while having fun at the same time. Physical Actvity and Health – Older Adult Older adults can benefit from regular physical activityPhysical activity does not need to be strenuous to achieve health benefitsOlder adults should consult a physician before beginning a new physical activity p...

Consett Arts Theatre School

Consett Arts Theatre School (C.A.T.S.) is managed by professional dancer and singer Sara Lumley. Sara has a wealth of experience in professional touring theatre shows both in the UK and abroad. She has a fantastic rapport with our students and she is currently coaching them through their second wave of theatre school exams. C.A.T.S. are already recognised as one of the leading theatre schools for young people in the North East with some of the best teachers available. Sara said "We offer d...

School Holiday Workshop

Come and be our guest at our Disney themed Beauty and the Beast workshop on Monday 14th August. Unlike other holiday workshops ours run from 9am to 3.30pm, and we guarantee an action packed day full of fun, games, singing, dancing, drama, crafts and much, much more! For more information about this workshop and to book your childs place - click here. ** Open to all school aged children, the workshop is being held at our Dance Centre at Steel Street, Consett **...

What is Acrobatic Dance?

Acrobatic Dance, or Acro as it is commonly referred to by dancers and dance professionals, is the beautiful fusion of classic dance technique and the precision and athleticism of acrobatic elements. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling and partnering, using flexibility, contortion and strength. Our classes are taught by our Acro Dance qualified teacher Miss Sara. All students start from the very beginning so they are able to progress safely and quickly from one level to th...

Come and dance with Melody Bear...

Our Melody Movement with Melody Bear classes introduces children to dance and movement using the natural actions of the body such as running, walking, jumping, hopping, skipping and galloping. It is structured to aid children's physical development, coordination, spatial awareness, sensory development, creativity and self-expression, working individually, with a partner, or as a group. Melody Movement also introduces children to other fundamental curriculum learning skills such as counting, co...