Question 1

Do you offer taster sessions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can book a taster session on all of our classes before committing to the full term.

Question 2

How do I book onto the classes?

Accepted Answer

All class registration must be made via our secure online booking system found on our bookings page (javascript:void(0))on the website. Full payment must be received before attending a trial class or workshop.
Fees are paid termly. For returning members, payment must be received at the start of each term in order for your place to be reserved.

Question 3

How much are the classes?

Accepted Answer

Class fees are subject to change and can vary dependent on venue and class.

Question 4

Is there a joining fee?

Accepted Answer

No - All new pupils will need to purchase a £10 DPA uniform T-shirt to be worn to every class.

Question 5

Do parents sit and watch?

Accepted Answer

For the younger students, aged 2-3 years, parents have the option to stay and watch, but you may find that after a few weeks, your child will gain more confidence and you won't need to stay. From the age of 4 years parents will only be invited to watch their child participate in the class at the end of each term.

Question 6

What should my child wear?

Accepted Answer

Any child who is attending our Dynamic Tots dance classes 2-4 years can wear anything that is comfortable and easy to move around in, such as leggings and their DPA t-shirt and bare feet. If after a few weeks your child knows they want to continue, then it is recommended that they wear ballet shoes, as these will help to strengthen their feet.
DPA pupils from the age of 5 must then purchase the Ballet, Modern, Tap uniform from DPA.
Musical Theatre pupils must wear their DPA t-shirt to every class with comfortable bottoms, such as leggings and bare feet.

Question 7

Do they have to do exams?

Accepted Answer

No, your child is not required to do Dance exams, but it is something that is recommended as it gives pupils something to work towards. Exams will take place from 5+ years. Your child can still progress through our classes without having to participate in the examination sessions.
For Modern & Tap DPA follows the ISTD syllabus, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and is one of the world’s leading dance examination boards: www.istd.org(http://www.istd.org/)
For Ballet DPA follows the RAD syllabus, Royal Academy of Dance which is the leading Ballet examination board in the UK: www.royalacademyofdance.org(https://www.royalacademyofdance.org/)
For Acro DPA follows the Acrobatic Arts Syllabus: www.acrobaticarts.com(https://www.acrobaticarts.com)
DPA does not work towards Musical Theatre exams but instead we focus on giving pupils performance opportunities.

Question 8

Are we allowed to take photos/videos during class?

Accepted Answer

You are more than welcome to take photographs during class, but we would appreciate it if the photos are not publicly used unless you get permission from the other parents. From time to time, we would like to add photographs of some of our DPA pupils and add them to our website and social media pages. If you would NOT like your child to appear in any marketing material, you must email DPA before attending any of our classes and we will make sure they are not included in any pictures.

Question 9

Can my child start at any point of the term?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they can join at any point in the term if there are vacancies in the class.

Timetable & Term Dates 2026

Saturday Classes for 2 - 7yrs

Saturday Classes for 8yrs - Teens

Worplesdon Term Dates - Spring Term 2026
10 January, 17 January, 24 January, 31 January, 7 February, 14 February, 28 February, 7 March, 14 March, 21 March ( Half Term 21 February)

Extra Curricular Classes in Primary Schools

Potters Gate School

Burpham Primary School

Farncombe Infant School

Halstead St Andrews School

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