Founded in 1992, by the Principal Cynthia Ryder, Arabesque School of Performing Arts offers classes after school and at weekends in a range of subjects including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street/Commercial, Acro Drama, Singing and Musical Theatre. We pride ourselves on a family like atmosphere, where everyone is welcome no matter what their age or ability.
Based in Chichester Arabesque is a fun creative environment where children and Adults can explore their creativity, build confidence, develop their skills and make friends for life. Whether you are looking for a hobby or wishing to pursue a career in the Performing Arts Arabesque is the place for you.
Based in Chichester Arabesque is a fun creative environment where children and Adults can explore their creativity, build confidence, develop their skills and make friends for life. Whether you are looking for a hobby or wishing to pursue a career in the Performing Arts Arabesque is the place for you.
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Arabesque is one big happy family where children can explore their creativity whilst building confidence, learning new skills and making friends for life. Arabesque offers performing arts classes after school and at weekends in a range of subjects including Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz, Street/ commercial, Acro, Drama, Singing and Musical Theatre.
The Arabesque team are here to nurture your child whilst they learn new skills, grown in confidence and develop their creative skills in a fun happy environment. We treat every student as an individual enabling them to progress at their own pace whilst reaching for and achieving their goals and full potential.
Many of our students have performed on the BBC i.e Tracey Beaker, The Royal Variety, Dickensian, in The West End including Matilda, Billy Elliot, Book of Mormon, Les Miserables, 42nd Street and in touring productions such as Mamma Mia, Sound of Music and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Others have gained places on cruise ships and seen the world, had parts in films and TV commercials, performed in pantomimes and more.
Saturday Stage School is geared towards musical theatre performance and all children are encouraged to take part in 2 to 3 shows per year. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to perform whether that be in the ensemble or taking a lead role. Performing Arts is an important part of a child's education and helps them grow in confidence, be creative and shine.
We hope you find all the information that you are looking for but please don't hesitate to contact us should you have any questions or queries. Our Tots ballet classes are a great way to introduce your little ones to ballet. Our experienced teachers will lead the children through a fun engaging class, where they will learn basic ballet skills, whilst using their imagination to explore their creativity and musicality.
Reviews (6)
Zoe Stanley
Sep 08, 2021
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Karen Hawkes
Dec 02, 2020
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I have 2 daughters that dance here. One has been a pupil since the age of 4 and is now 18! I think that speaks volumes! The school gives the children wonderful opportunities outside of the normal lessons, including dancing at the festival theatre and dancing on West End stages.
The teachers are all very good, and inspire the children to achieve their goals, whether it be the next exam or performances for the yearly summer shows, or sometimes even local Pantomime!
I thoroughly recommend the school!!
The teachers are all very good, and inspire the children to achieve their goals, whether it be the next exam or performances for the yearly summer shows, or sometimes even local Pantomime!
I thoroughly recommend the school!!
Caroline Sturrock
Sep 21, 2020
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Jessica Stephens
Jul 04, 2020
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This is an incredibly supportive and caring performing arts school with talented and motivating teachers. Always putting their students first, they put on amazing workshops and events too. My children absolutely love every minute they are there. They cater to all ages, disciplines and abilities. The adult classes are also enormous fun and not intimidating at all! They have done an incredible job of keeping students dancing through the lockdown as well!
Iain Jordan
Jun 04, 2020
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Jackie Hayes
Jun 01, 2020
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My daughter absolutely loves her Arabesque family. She has grown in confidence and ability since attending lessons. They have given her the opportunity to perform in some great shows, which she has really enjoyed. Even during the current situation they have had a 'show must go on' mentality, and have given my daughter some stability in her life. She loves her online lessons and the chance to socialise with her teachers and friends. Highly recommend this friendly and inclusive performing arts school.