Leytonstone’s longest running dance and drama school. Founded in 1990.
Mary Dunne Theatre School was established in 1990 and has been growing and improving ever since. In our regular dance classes, children learn performance technique in ballet, tap and modern in a fun, relaxed environment. Alongside our regular dance classes, we also offer drama and acrobatics classes as well as an open modern class, and every January, we put on an annual showcase, held at a professional, fully equipped theatre.
In our exam classes we follow the British Theatre Dance Association Syllabus, enabling children to progress through gradework in ballet and tap. At the higher levels, these grades are the equivalent of GCSE’s, A Levels and eventually UCAS points, which all contribute to a student’s chances of entering into the university of his or her choice.
We believe in hard work, professionalism and perseverance. Our prices are competitive and our standards are among the highest in London. On average, we expect to see our exam class children take at least one exam per year.
We also offer a Summer School, held at the end of July/beginning of August, at the end of which the children present their own version of a well loved musical.
We welcome children aged 4-18 from all backgrounds and nationalities and hope that you find joy and satisfaction in our family environment.
Drama classes last one hour, dance and acrobatics classes last 45 minutes and exam classes last 30 minutes.
The acrobatics classes begin with a warm up and explore flexibility, elevation, balance work and floor gymnastics.
The open modern class is for anyone from age 10 upwards with an interest in commercial, jazz and contemporary styles.
The Principals of the school are Mary Dunne, honorary member of BTDA (British Theatre Dance Association) and her daughter Jennie Dunne.
Between them they have over 50 years professional teaching experience and are both fully DBS checked and insured.
Contact Jennie on 07926030821 for all enquiries
(Photos taken of students in various costumes, back stage/in rehearsals as well as displaying their exam certificates at the annual results party).
Mary Dunne Dance and Theatre School 