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The Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts

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Oldest children's dance class · of 6 with a recorded founding year

Story

Founded by Dorothy C Hurrell (Langlois) during the German occupation of Guernsey. Passed through various teachers before becoming The Dance Academy and later The Academy of Dance & Theatre Arts. Previously based at Le Foulon and The Carlton Hotel before moving to current purpose-built studio in 2008.

The Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts (ADTA) is Guernsey's longest-running dance school, founded during the German occupation of the 1940s by Dorothy C Hurrell. Based in Vale at the Guernsey Indoor Bowling Centre, it teaches approximately 200 pupils aged 2.5–18. The school offers Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance, Classical Greek, Contemporary Dance, and Acrobatic Arts, holding ISTD, iD-Contemporary, and Acrobatic Arts accreditation. Led by Principal Rhianna King, pupils compete at national festivals and sit examinations twice yearly. —

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Dance

Instruction and classes in various dance styles, including ballet and ballroom.

From their website

Ballet · Modern contemporary · Modern Theatre Dance · Classical Greek · Contemporary Dance · Acrobatic Arts (Acro) · Body Conditioning · Pointework · Introduction to Tap & Modern · Pre-school and Reception classes

PeopleDorothy C Hurrell (Founder) · Rhianna King (Principal, ISTD qualified 2011, BA from University of Central Lancashire) · Sylvie Rouget (Teacher, joined September 2024, BA Dance from Arts University Bournemouth, AcrobaticArts qualified)

Quick facts

Established
1940 1945 · 86 years
Facilities
Accessible Parking
Industries served
Education
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People3

  • Dorothy C Hurrell — Founder
  • Rhianna King — Principal, ISTD qualified 2011, BA from University of Central Lancashire
  • Sylvie Rouget — Teacher, joined September 2024, BA Dance from Arts University Bournemouth, AcrobaticArts qualified

Credentials

Qualifications

  • DBS Checked

Certifications

  • Acrobatic Arts
  • ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)
  • iD-Contemporary

Contact

Phone
+44 7781 190940
Email
enquiries@thedanceacademy.org
Website
thedanceacademy.org
Social
Address
The Guernsey Indoor Bowling Centre, Route de la Hougue du Pommier, Vale, Guernsey GY6 8BD

History1

Key dates and recorded company events for The Academy of Dance and Theatre Arts.

  • 2008—Moved to current purpose-built studio

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