Welcome to Tina Phelps Stage School

The Tina Phelps Stage School provides a high standard of performing arts in a fun and friendly environment.

Classes are held for all ages from 2+ in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street and Musical Theatre. Adult ballet classes are also available.

The location of the school is close to central Southend and the facilities include; A fully equipped mirrored dance studio complete with Harlequin dance floor and Ballet barres, we also have a brand new waiting area, kitchen and toilets.

Regular ISTD examinations are taken in Ballet, Modern & Tap. Some pupils also partake in no less than four local festivals per year of which they have a very good success rate. A big favourite with all the pupils is the bi-annual show which takes place at one of the local theatres to show how the pupils have progressed and to give them a chance to shine and perform on stage.

A new discipline has been added to the school recently Contemporary. This is a fantasitic opportunity for GCSE pupils to gain extra help with this subject.

The school currently has a variety of staff ranging from very experienced teachers to performers who come to the school to pass on their knowledge first hand from the entertainment industry. All staff are fully qualified and CRB checked. The main syllabus classes are taught by Miss Tina Phelps (principal) and Miss Jayne Harvey. They have over 30 years of teaching experience between them. Tina trained at 'Laine Theatre Arts' and then went on to teach in Canada. Jayne trained with 'The Royal Ballet' and went on to perform in various countries. More details about the teaching staff are available in the school prospectus which also contains information on timetables, fees and uniform requirements. All photography provided by Alan Blackholly.

At the 'Tina Phelps Stage School' we believe each pupil should be treated equally and that although it is nice to be important it is more important to be nice.