About
Focal Pointe is an established dance school in Worcester, with a reputation for excellence, integrity and enjoyment in a friendly and focused environment. Since opening in 1999,
with only five pupils, through word-of-mouth the school now welcomes 150+ pupils to classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary/Jazz, Body Conditioning, PBT and Musical Theatre.
Much of the school's success lies in its philosophy of small classes, offering a nurturing
and warm environment. As well as studying in groups and working together, every child
is recognised, each encouraged to reach their full potential, along with opportunities to
take part in exciting school productions and examinations, and to develop and progress,
whether simply for fun or to achieve goals to advance vocationally and professionally.
The school offers weekly dance classes for all ages (3+), beginner to advanced levels, and also adult classes. Motivation and self-confidence are fostered across the dance styles,
as well as simply having fun and enjoying exercise. Key elements include agility,
posture, coordination, movement, versatility, musicality and creativity.
Comer Gardens Institute is located in a thriving, sociable community. Our hall is fully equipped for dance, with Cadenza sprung flooring, mirrors and ballet barres.
Focal Pointe is an established dance school in Worcester, with a reputation for excellence, integrity and enjoyment in a friendly and focused environment. Since opening in 1999,
with only five pupils, through word-of-mouth the school now welcomes 150+ pupils to classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary/Jazz, Body Conditioning, PBT and Musical Theatre.
Much of the school's success lies in its philosophy of small classes, offering a nurturing
and warm environment. As well as studying in groups and working together, every child
is recognised, each encouraged to reach their full potential, along with opportunities to
take part in exciting school productions and examinations, and to develop and progress,
whether simply for fun or to achieve goals to advance vocationally and professionally.
The school offers weekly dance classes for all ages (3+), beginner to advanced levels, and also adult classes. Motivation and self-confidence are fostered across the dance styles,
as well as simply having fun and enjoying exercise. Key elements include agility,
posture, coordination, movement, versatility, musicality and creativity.
Comer Gardens Institute is located in a thriving, sociable community. Our hall is fully equipped for dance, with Cadenza sprung flooring, mirrors and ballet barres.
- Everyone is welcome -
Focal Pointe Principal
Helen Fowles
Helen Fowles
Hi, I'm Helen
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...or Miss Helen as the children like to refer to me, and I have been successfully running Focal Pointe Dance School since opening in 1999.
As school principal I believe it is important to teach every student. I pride myself on creating a friendly environment, where every child is noticed, each encouraged to fulfil their individual potential and simply enjoy dance. I teach all the dance classes myself, assisted by the wonderful Jess, one of my senior students and Zillah who teaches all Musical Theatre Classes (fully qualified UKA) I began dancing at three-years-old and dance has been my passion ever since. I studied at SLP College Leeds for three years, where I completed my Performance Diploma and was also awarded teaching qualifications in RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) and ISTD (Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing). I was then invited, as one of only two graduates, to take a prestigious teaching position at an international dance school in Tokyo, Japan. During an exciting and influential two years, I developed my teaching skills and I also performed in a number of large productions in and around Tokyo. It was an inspiring experience. On my return home to Worcester, I opened Focal Pointe Dance School. My objective remains the same: to inspire and hopefully instil aspirations as well as enjoyment in all my students. |
“Helen, Jess and Zillah's encouraging, positive approach brings out the best in each child
and allows confidence and dancing ability to thrive”
Come and visit
We are based in St Johns, Worcester
