Ripley Academy of Dance and Ripley Academy of Drama have over 40 years experience of providing high quality dance and drama tuition to the children of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Whether it's formal tuition leading to a career in the Arts, or just a fun way to meet friends, be active and learn new skills, Ripley Academy has a dance or drama class that is perfect for you and your child.
Lessons are designed to be engaging, interactive and fun and the teachers work hard to encourage the individual talents of all their students.
All sessions are taught in spacious modern studios with Harlequin floors, huge mirrors and the latest sound technology.
The school itself is set in its own grounds and features
· free parking
· changing facilities
· a refreshment area and
· the school shop
Many students spend the whole day at the school, attending different classes and enjoying the social atmosphere in a relaxed environment.
Learn from the best
All teachers at Ripley Academy of Dance and Ripley Academy of Drama have extensive experience as working actors and performers, with each boasting a long list of credits in TV, Film and Theatre to their name, including significant work for the BBC and other prestigious organisations.
Teachers are all fully CRB checked and all are Licensed Child Chaperones.
Ripley Academy of Dance
Ripley Academy of Dance is second to none in experience and expertise. For those who want a formal education in classical ballet, Ripley Academy has instructors qualified with the Royal Academy of Dance and can offer tuition and examinations up to the very highest levels.
The Academy also offers many other types of dance either to study to examination level or just for recreational fun.
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Ripley Academy of Dance
The Beeches, 14 Cromford Road, Ripley, Derbyshire
01773 745 108
Ripley Academy of Drama
With classes for children aged from 4 upwards, Ripley's popular Academy of Drama is the perfect place for students to learn a host of acting and performance skills as well as build more confidence and make friends.
The Academy of Drama runs classes in all the disciplines for stage and television acting, as well as Theatre Courses, Film School and several Sunday workshops, giving students hoping for a career in acting vital experience to add to their CV's.
Ripley Academy of Drama
The Beeches, 14 Cromford Road, Ripley, Derbyshire
01773 745 108
In-House Casting Agency
With over 10 years experience as the manager of the Midlands' Biggest Television Casting Agency, Principal Felicity knows exactly what is needed to help budding acting and dancing stars land parts in films, television shows and theatre productions.
All students are invited to register with the Academy's in-house casting agency, and will be given help and advice.
Many students have featured on such shows as Doctors, Casualty, Shameless and Skins, as well and many corporate videos and adverts.
Ripley Academy Shows
Both the Academy of Dance and the Academy of Drama stage regular shows and productions, giving students real life experience of performing and being on stage.
For details of all forthcoming shows, please check out our popular and regularly updated Events Listings, or get in touch with Felicity Cutting on 01773 745 108
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latest reviews
Ripley Academy of Dance and Drama have a wide variety of classes to join. My children thoroughly enjoy going to numerous classes. It has built up their confidence and the teaching is excellent.
I cannot receommend Ripley Academy highly enough. Having worked in a number of educational organisations and used the services of many more, I can confidently say that this is THE BEST I have come across. The structured Drama Workshops and LAMDA lessons have been wonderful and are turning dreams into reality. Through their teaching, Ripley Academy has ensured that my daughter - enjoys the weekly workshops, - is exposed to a wide variety of dramatic techniques and skills, - benefits from a safe supportive context in which she can reach her full potential, - receives superb instruction that is tightly relevant to the exam boards, - is always thoroughly prepared for her LAMDA's, - has opportunities to develop her career through paid work on reputable programmes, - is confident, professional and prepared for all TV roles she undertakes, - is able to bring these skills to life in general and to her schools exams, - and can present herself effectively in interview situations (Uni & Work). I am always secure in the knowledge that my daughter is getting full value from her time and I am receiving the best possible value for my money.
My daiughter is a professional dancer, working in Surrey. The competition she has come up against whilst trying to further her training and gaining employment has been immense and if it wasn't for the training and discipline she was taught at Ripley she wouldn't be where she is today. We can't thank them enough and wish them continued success in the future.