keyford dancing school
The Keyford Dancing School is now in its 48th 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. Since 1973 thousands of boys and girls have enjoyed classes in
ballet, tap, modern and jazz. Many past pupils are now bringing their children
to the classes and some continue to dance themselves in adult ballet and 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 school’s own shows at
Broadlands School in which all pupils take part. Pupils have also appeared at
Her Majesty Theatre London and 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 and jointly the three schools are able to offer a wide
range of classes and workshops and performing opportunities.
