Maria Anderson School of Dance & Drama

The Maria Anderson School of Dance and Drama is a dance and performing arts training school established in 1945 by Maria Anderson, who first opened it in her parents' living room after the war. The school is now run by Maria Anderson alongside her daughter Beverley Hague I.D.T.A and granddaughter Lisa Shepherd L.I.S.T.D, with fully qualified teachers and choreographers on the team. Over 75 years, generations of children and young adults have trained at the school, with many students progressing to perform professionally in the West End, on cruise ships, on TV, in pantomimes, touring shows, plays, cruises, cabaret shows, and corporate events.

The school is located at 120 Elliott Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9LZ. It has purpose-built studios with sprung flooring, including the Maria Studio, a purpose-built, sprung floor complex.

The school offers classes in Ballet (RAD syllabus), Modern (ISTD syllabus), Tap (ISTD syllabus), Jazz, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Acro (Core Stability), and Drama. Classes include Ballet Technique, Tap Technique, and various graded levels from Pre-Primary through to Advanced 2. Additional classes include Pointe, Commercial, and Adult Pilates.

Anyone interested in dance and performing arts can join the school. Free trials are offered for all classes, and prospective students can try as many classes as they would like for free.

The school caters for children from age 2 right through to adults. Classes are available at various levels including infant beginners, primary, graded levels from Grade 1 through Grade 8, intermediate, senior, and advanced levels, as well as adult classes.

Yes, the school offers examinations in ballet, tap, and modern ranging from Primary to Advanced 2. Students have progressed to perform professionally in West End shows including The King and I, Les Miserables, Wicked, Billy Elliot, Mary Poppins, Matilda, and many others, as well as on cruise ships, TV, pantomimes, touring shows, and corporate events.

The school follows the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) syllabus for Ballet and the ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing) syllabus for Modern and Tap. Examinations in ballet, tap, and modern are offered from Primary to Advanced 2 levels.

Yes, the school competes in dance festivals throughout the year, including All England competitions. Students can perform solos, duets, trios, quartets, and groups in genres including Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Narrative/Character, Lyrical, and Contemporary. The school holds a Beck Theatre Show every other year and a Christmas Cabaret in alternating years. Students who do not compete in festivals still have opportunities to perform on stage in professional theatres.

Phone: 07855327543 or 07837831333. Email: redacted@example.com. Address: 120 Elliott Avenue, Ruislip, HA4 9LZ.