WELCOME TO
THE CAMPBELL SCHOOL OF DANCE & DRAMA
ABOUT
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.
WHERE
DULWICH - SATURDAY
The Methodist Church Hall,
155 Half Moon Lane, London
SE24 9JG
WEST WICKHAM - MONDAY
Medhurst Hall, Sussex Road
West Wickham, BR4 0JX
ANERLEY - FRIDAY
Anerley Methodist Church,
Oakfield Road, London
SE20 8QA
PRIVATE TUITION
Available on request
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.
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.
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.
WHERE ARE WE BASED?
DULWICH - SATURDAY
The Methodist Church Hall,
155 Half Moon Lane, London
SE24 9JG
WEST WICKHAM - MONDAY
Medhurst Hall, Sussex Road
West Wickham, BR4 0JX
ANERLEY - FRIDAY
Anerley Methodist Church,
Oakfield Road, London
SE20 8QA
PRIVATE TUITION
Available on request
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The CSDD is a long established dance school – a family concern spanning over 50 years. The school was started in 1963 by Pat Shannon, a former Tiller girl at the London Palladium and Blackpool Circusette, with 3 Royal Command Performances to her name.
Over the years classes increased in size and variety – starting with ballet and tap and then acrobatic & modern classes. The school built up a strong local reputation for a friendly, family style run school with an emphasis on fun and enjoyment. As this reputation spread, the school was invited to take part in pantomimes, festivals and other local events. Pupils of all ages were encouraged to take part thus gaining valuable performance experience and, equally importantly, having fun.
Senior pupils danced in cabaret both in and around London and all pupils also regularly danced in shows supporting various cancer charities. The relaxed and fun atmosphere encouraged parents to want to take part and adult tap classes and shows then formed part of the annual school programme.
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!
KEEP UP TO DATE
SUMMER TERM DATES 2023
WEST WICKHAM - MONDAY
17 April - 24 July
No classes:
1 May and 8 May, and half term 29 May
ANERLEY - FRIDAY
21 April - 28 July
No classes:
Half term 2 June
DULWICH - SATURDAY
22 April - 29 July
No classes:
6 May - Coronation bank holiday
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
