Since 1973 Thousands of boys and girls have enjoyed classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern and Street Jazz, many past pupils are now bringing their children to the classes, and some continue to dance themselves in the adult tap classes. Boys and girls have in the past few years been able to take part in the Opera & Ballet International in their productions at the Bristol Hippodrome and the Theatre Royal Bath. Hundreds of children have also appeared in the Fry Club Pantomimes and other local productions including the schools own shows at Broadlands School in which all pupils take part. Pupils have also appeared at Her Majesty Theatre London and are doing so again in 2017, in 2016 appeared at Disneyland Paris. The Keyford dancing School is also very active in Charity Fund raising and supports Children in Need and The Breast Cancer Campaign. A number of past pupils have continued into full time dance education and have become both teachers and performers. Patricia’s daughter Janine now runs the Avon Dance Academy and Chew Valley Dancing School after having danced abroad, and is now more involved in the Keyford Dancing School. Teachers Kate Champion and Georgie Florey, together with Molly Florey are now taking most of the classes as Patricia steps back and is mostly involved in administration.
The Keyford dancing School is now in its 45TH year under the ownership of Patricia Veale, previously known under the name of Keyford Ballet School and owned by Carol Iles. The name is derived from KEYnsham and SaltFORD where the classes are held.
The Keyford dancing School is now in its 45TH year under the ownership of Patricia Veale, previously known under the name of Keyford Ballet School and owned by Carol Iles. The name is derived from KEYnsham and SaltFORD where the classes are held.
