At long last we are able to resume classes. Well, from 12th April anyway.
Unfortunately, it is not a return to the ‘old normal’ but, fingers-crossed, we won’t have to return to the situation of the last few months.
Since the end of the Autumn Term was cut short and the Spring Term completely non-existent, we now have to pick up the pieces as seamlessly as possible. Our annual summer show at Princes Hall, Aldershot has been one casualty and we have been unable to hold examinations for two terms. But, as long as we are able to return to some sort of normality, we intend to – in the (misquoted) words of Jerome Kern to, “Pick Ourselves Up…..Dust Ourselves Down…..And Start All Over Again”.
There are still some restrictions in place and we receive regular updates from the dancing organisations such as RAD and ISTD which we will pass on to everyone through email and Facebook. We will begin exam work and Festival work once more.
Because we had to finish the Autumn Term early, the Summer Term will consist of twelve weeks at the current termly rate. Also, since there is no certainty about the future, we will consider requests from anyone who wishes to pay half-termly for the time being. Our fees are still low compared to most other schools but, in the present financial climate, we hope it will help.
In addition, pupils are always welcome to try any classes they do not already attend. If they would like to sample a weekday Ballet, Modern, Tap, Street or Musical Theatre class or a a Saturday Workshop, please let us know in advance.
Finally, our thanks to Xavi for his online Wednesday and Saturday Street workouts. We investigated the possibility of using Zoom as a teaching aid but came to the conclusion that we could not justify charging a normal fee for a virtual class. Judging by the number of children (and parents) who seem unimpressed by online education, we think we made the right decision. However, we have had great success with an online Choreography Competition which was conceived and superbly supervised by Georgia Clark.
WEEKDAY CLASSES begin on Monday 19th April. WORKSHOPS will begin on Saturday 17th April. We will endeavour to have a twelve week term to make up for any classes lost during the Autumn Term.
Haslemere Performing Arts is a Dance and Musical Theatre school whose Principal is Angela Cantan. The school was opened in 1968 and has grown and developed over the years. There are many lessons run each week with classes in Haslemere, Liphook and Beacon Hill.
Mondays at Haslewey 7-14 yr olds : 5.00pm – 6.15pm (£65 per term). Free trial lesson available Classes start back on 17th April 2021. The next musical production: ‘Dick Whittington and His Cat.