As the principal and teacher of the Campbell School of Dance & Drama, I love seeing our students, young and old absolutely flourish and achieve their best potential in a happy environment.
Claire Cain - Principal and Teacher
The Campbell School of Dance & Drama is a long established dance school – a family concern spanning over 60 years. The school was founded in 1963 by Pat Shannon, a former Tiller girl at the London Palladium and Blackpool Circusette. Claire Cain, Pat's daughter - a professionally trained dancer with a strong performance and teaching background continues the family business.
We provide a positive, friendly and rewarding environment with a focus on high quality teaching. Everyone has an opportunity to do what they excel in – performance in shows and medal & grade examinations (both ISTD and MASD).
Based in three locations, Anerley, Dulwich and West Wickham, we offer a variety of dance and musical theatre classes to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
ABOUT
The Campbell School of Dance & Drama is a long established dance school – a family concern spanning over an incredible 60 years.
The school was founded in 1963 by Pat Shannon, a former Tiller girl at the London Palladium and Blackpool Circusette.
Claire Cain, Pat's daughter - a professionally trained dancer with a strong performance and teaching background continues the family business. The school was formally taken over by Pat's daughter, Claire, a professional dancer with a strong performance and teaching background, and continues the family business.
Over the years Claire introduced Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Commercial Street on top of the standard programme of Classical Ballet, Tap, Acrobatic and Modern.
The school was formally taken over by Claire Cain, Pat’s daughter. Claire, a professional dancer in her own right, with a strong performance and teaching background, now continues the family business. To a standard programme of ballet, tap, acrobatic and modern she has added jazz, street jazz, lyrical, contemporary and musical theatre classes so that pupils can obtain an all round training.
Over the years Claire introduced Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Commercial Street on top of the standard programme of Classical Ballet, Tap, Acrobatic and Modern.
The school caters for all tastes and abilities and, although close attention is paid to technique, Claire continues to stress her Mum’s ethos that dance is to be enjoyed – whatever your ability. And everyone has an opportunity to do what they excel in – performance in shows and medal / grade examinations (both I.S.T.D. & M.A.S.D.)
Most recently we have performed at Langley Park Centre for the Performing Arts, West Wickham Village Day, and Mardi Gras at Her Majestys Theatre in London.
So why not come & join us!
"As the principal and teacher of the Campbell School of Dance & Drama, I love seeing our students, young and old absolutely flourish and achieve their best potential in a happy environment.
We have classes for all abilities and styles, and would love to see you there, so get in touch." Based in three locations, Anerley, Dulwich and West Wickham, we offer a variety of dance and musical theatre classes to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
We are currently taking new bookings for the new term. Contact Claire now to book your free trial!
Well done to all pupils who took part in the ISTD Ballet Exams and the MASD Exams earlier this year! The children worked so hard to achieve their great results.
We are excited to announce that our Christmas show will be called 'Make it Magical' which will be taking place on Sunday 8th December 2019.
This year we have also celebrated 56 incredible years of CSDD!
Based in three locations, Anerley, Dulwich and West Wickham, we offer a variety of dance and musical theatre classes to children and adults of all ages and abilities. Classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Street Jazz, Contemporary, Acrobatic, Acrodance and Musical Theatre.
Principal & Teacher
Our students perform regularly at the Langley Park Centre for the Performing Arts.
Last year we performed the Mardis Gras Show at Her Majestys Theatre in London.
Other opportunities to perform include local venues and supporting charities.
Well done to all pupils who took part in the ISTD Ballet Exams and the MASD Exams earlier this year! The children worked so hard to achieve their great results.
We are excited to announce that our Christmas show will be called 'Make it Magical' which will be taking place on Sunday 8th December 2019.
This year we have also celebrated 56 incredible years of CSDD!
The school was formally taken over by Claire Cain, Pat’s daughter. Claire, a professional dancer in her own right, with a strong performance and teaching background, now continues the family business. To a standard programme of ballet, tap, acrobatic and modern she has added jazz, street jazz, lyrical, contemporary and musical theatre classes so that pupils can obtain an all round training.
Over the years Claire introduced Jazz, Contemporary, Lyrical, Musical Theatre and Commercial Street on top of the standard programme of Classical Ballet, Tap, Acrobatic and Modern.
The school caters for all tastes and abilities and, although close attention is paid to technique, Claire continues to stress her Mum’s ethos that dance is to be enjoyed – whatever your ability. And everyone has an opportunity to do what they excel in – performance in shows and medal / grade examinations (both I.S.T.D. & M.A.S.D.)
Most recently we have performed at Langley Park Centre for the Performing Arts, West Wickham Village Day, and Mardi Gras at Her Majestys Theatre in London.
So why not come & join us!
"As the principal and teacher of the Campbell School of Dance & Drama, I love seeing our students, young and old absolutely flourish and achieve their best potential in a happy environment.
We have classes for all abilities and styles, and would love to see you there, so get in touch." Based in three locations, Anerley, Dulwich and West Wickham, we offer a variety of dance and musical theatre classes to children and adults of all ages and abilities.
We are currently taking new bookings for the new term. Contact Claire now to book your free trial!
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I.S.T.D Classical Ballet
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Baby Ballet
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Adult Ballet & Tap
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Adult Balletfit
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Tap & Modern
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Street Jazz
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Acrobatic
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Acro Dance
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Musical Theatre
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Drama (LAMDA)
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Singing
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Private Tuition
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Examinations
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Performances in Shows & Events
Balletfit with Claire
Balletfit a group-based exercise programme, based on classical ballet, yoga and mat pilates. Classes are suitable for ages 16+ and for all levels of fitness.
A Balletfit class involves:
Ballet-barre: exercises to strengthn, lengthen and tone muscles; improve balance and core strength
Cardio-ballet: low impact exercises and routines to increase the heart rate and to burn fat
Floor-ballet: a range of floor exercises to target the abdonminals; upper body and lower body
Regular participation in Balletfit classes, combined with a healthy and balanced diet, can help to achieve:
-Weight loss and reduced body fat
-Greater muscle strength and tone
-A stronger core
-Increased stamina, energy and endurance
-Increased mobility and flexibility
-Improved alignment, posture and balance
-Improved rhythm and coordination
OTHER DATES
MASD EXAMINATIONS
Sunday 25 June 2023
Medals and Awards for Tap and Acrobatic Grades
60TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW
Saturday 23 September 2023
ISTD Ballet Exams
Sunday 26 November 2023
*Examinations
All children have the opportunity to take ISTD Exams in Ballet. As well as Tap & Acrobatic Grades & Medals in MASD.