Hertsmere Academy of Dance & Performing Arts
- Dance, Fitness & Performing Arts Classes
in Elstree & Borehamwood
The well-established Hertsmere Academy of Dance & Performing Arts has been inspiring children, teens, and adults in Elstree & Borehamwood and surrounding Hertsmere communities for decades.
Whether attending for fun, to develop life skills, or to train for a career in the arts, our fully qualified and registered teachers provide professional, unique, safe and world-class tuition. Join us to learn, perform, and be inspired!
Principal & Artistic Director
Miss Chahna leads the academy with over 25 years of professional teaching & performance experience. A highly qualified and experienced teacher, she ensures every class is delivered with expertise, safety, and encouragement.
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Our Classes – Children, Teens & Adults
● Classical Ballet & Character (RAD)
● Discovering Repertoire (RAD)
● Jazz & Contemporary (ISTD)
● Funky Feet & Modern (ISTD)
● Acro-Dance (Acrotrix)
● Tap Dancing (ISTD)
● Musical Theatre
- Singing, Acting, Musical Dance (Trinity)
● Performing Arts (Trinity College)
- Creative & Stage Craft Skills (Trinity)
● Adult classes including:
- Ballet (RAD Discovering Repertoire),
- Tap Dancing,
- Musical Dance,
- Pilates & Body Conditioning,
- Acting Workshops...
STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:
Students at Hertsmere Academy can achieve government & academically recognized qualifications through prestigious examinations (RAD, ISTD, Trinity College).
We also offer performances, shows, workshops, community events, audition and talent agency support, and scholarships for talented children from struggling families.
Government / Academic recognized Qualifications by doing EXAMINATIONS with the prestigious:
Events, Shows, Productions & Community Events/Fundraisers
Talent Agency / Audition Support for the more serious students.
Scholarship Programme for talented children to pursue their dreams from struggling families.
Hertsmere Academy can help nurture and develop:
● Confidence and self-esteem ● Health, fitness & physical wellbeing ● Team spirit & achieving common goals
● Understanding of safe & correct techniques ● Cognitive & physical skills ● Creativity and imagination
● Coordination & anatomical awareness ● Responsibility & independence ● Dedication, focus & self-discipline
● Problem solving & overcoming challenges ● Communication & social skills ● Goal setting, ambition & aspirations
● Individuality, self-expression & personal opinion ● Emotional expression through performance
● Encouragement, empathy & respect for others ● Rhythm, timing & musical appreciation
● Learning from others & collaborative work ● Development of new skills & abilities
This is why at Hertsmere Academy we will only have teachers Professionally Trained and Qualified for the job!
● West End performers and touring theatre productions
● Professional stage, theatre, and live performance careers
● Television and screen performers
● Film performers and screen-based productions
● Award-winning performers and creative professionals
● Professional choreographers and movement directors
● Film writers and creative industry professionals
● Graduates of leading professional performing arts colleges
● Successful careers across dance, theatre, film, and television
● Students progressing into teaching, choreography, and creative leadership roles
HOW OUR CLASSES CAN BENEFIT YOUR CHILD...
Whether attending for fun or pursuing a career, our classes help children and teens develop confidence, creativity, and life skills while learning safe, structured techniques.
SUCCESS STORIES:
Hertsmere Academy has many students who have gone on to study in professional colleges, perform in the West End, appear on TV and film, and enjoy successful careers in the performing arts.
Here are a few success stories - Find out more on our 'RECENT SUCCESS' Page!
KARLA CROME
(Professional Actor / Writer)
CREDITS INCLUDE:
* AM I BEING UNREASONABLE (Lucy) - BBC1 * MISFITS (Jess) - Channel 4 * LIGHTFIELDS - ITV * MURDER (Coleen) - BBC2
* PRISONERS WIVES (Aisling) - BBC1 * UNDER THE DOME - CBS
* HIT & MISS - Sky Atlantic * YOU ME & THE APOCALYPSE - Sky 1
* LINDA (Alice) - Royal Court Theatre * AMADEUS (Constanze) - National Theatre * DANCE NATION (Amina) - Almeida Theatre
Episode Writer: * Hooten & the Lady - Sky One * Safe, The Stranger * Screw Plays Written: * If Chloe Can (National Youth Theatre)
* Mush & Me (Edinburgh Fringe & Holden Street Theatre, Adelaide)
'Being a student at this school gave me the confidence and skills needed to begin my pursuit of an acting career. The teachers are, without exception, professionals, who make training- whether for a career in the arts or just for fun, an enjoyable and rewarding experience.'
ILAN GALKOFF
(Professional West-End Performer / Singer / Actor / Voice Over Artist)
WEST-END/TV/FILM CREDITS INCLUDE:
* ELF! THE MUSICAL (Michael) - Original London Cast/Recording - Dominion
* CHESS - London Colisium * OLIVER! (Nipper) - UK West End Tour
* LES MISERABLES (Gavroche) - Queens * I CANT SING (Little Simon) - Palladium
* MATILDA (Nigel) - Cambridge Theatre * LEOPOLDSTADT - West End
* GOOD OMEN (Brian) - BBC1 * THE BRAILLE LEGACY (Louis) - West End
* ORESTEIA - Trafalga Studios * ADRIAN MOLE - West End * CHICKENS - Sky 1
* SOFIA THE FIRST - Disney * WIZARDS vs ALIENS CBBC (series 2)
* NOSE - Royal Opera House * GRANDPA IN MY POCKET (Series 4)
'Thanks for your continued support. I am sure you will continue to enjoy watching many of your talented students living their dreams over the years. You have played a big part in everything he does. Encouraging him all the way since he was 3 years old in your ballet class. Even then your spotted the potential! Much love xx'
JAKE LEIGH GOOCH
(Professional Dancer/Performer)
CREDITS INCLUDE:
* KYLIE MINOGUE TOUR * SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE LONDON PALLADIUM
* STRICTLY COME DANCING * XFACTOR * THE VOICE *SPICE GIRLS TOUR
* ANT & DEC Saturday Night Takeaway *HOUSE of FRASER (advert)
* MASKED DANCER / SINGER
* MTV and TV performances with artists such as Jason Derulo, Justin Bieber & Beverley Knight, Pussy Cat Dolls.
EMMA KINGSTON
(Professional Stage Actress/Performer)
CREDITS INCLUDE:
* VANESSA IN ORIGINAL LONDON CAST - IN THE HEIGHTS
* EVA PERON - EVITA (INTERNATIONAL TOUR)
* ELPHABA IN WEST END - WICKED
* HEATHER CHANDLER IN 'HEATHERS' - WEST END
LATEST NEWS:
What a remarkable term we have had:
55 Trinity Musical Theatre Exams ALL awarded DISTINCTION.
50 RAD Ballet Exams ALL MERIT & DISTINCTION,
40 ISTD Tap, Modern & Jazz Exams, ALL MERIT & DISTINCTION
Congratulations Everyone!
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