The Chiltern Academy was established in 1973 by Elaine Anderson in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.The Prestwood studio opened in 1976 and continues to expand.
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The aim of The Chiltern Academy is to run happy classes with the accent on quality teaching and discipline and to encourage children to realise their potential. Our classes are held at the
Methodist Church Hall,High Street, Prestwood, Bucks.
At The Chiltern Academy, we hold the following classes:
- Ballet
- Modern
- Jazz
- Tap
- GCSE Dance
- Musical Theatre
- Ballet Technique
-Specialist classes for Boys
Students are accepted from 2 ½ years and we also run adult classes in Tap, Jazz and Ballet.
We are proud that we offer fully qualified teaching staff here at The Chiltern Academy in order to maintain high standards and ensure the safety of our young and adult students.
Our students are prepared for:
- ISTD examinations
- Competitions and festivals
- Theatre performances
- Entry into full-time Dance colleges