Performing arts classes

 
Aural training  
Dancing 
Music  
Drama 
Harmonium and vocal  
Musical theatre
Singing 
Tabla 
Voice
     

Aural training:

Mrs Elaine Fenn
Piano, theory, aural training. Teaches all ages and levels. Phone for fees. Diplome Superieur de Virtuosite (Distinction), Premier Prix (Belgium) B.MUS (Honours).
6 St Annes Gardens Hanger Lane, West Twyford, NW10 7HL
Tel: (020) 8997 9027


Dancing:

Acton and Ealing Whistlers
Music, dancing, football team.
8 Garrett Close Acton W3 6TB
Tel: (020) 8752 0014
Website: www.aewfc.com
Meeting place: Half-Way House private room, The Broadway, West Ealing, W13
Meeting time: Tuesdays 9-11pm
Age group: young people
Gender: mixed

Akhtamar Armenian Performance Group
Dance enthusiasts wishing to promote Armenian arts and culture to the wider community.
Website: www.akhtamar.org
email: admin@akhtamar.org
Meeting places: Twyford Sports Centre, Twyford Crescent, Acton W3. Sun 2.30pm-4.30pm (Childrens classes)
St Luke's Vicarage Hall, 450 Uxbridge Road, Shepherd's Bush, W12. Sun 7pm-9pm (Adults classes)
Priory Community Centre, Acton Lane, Acton W3 8NY
Thur 7pm-8.30pm (Elders classes)
Tel: 07855 883 967 (Maral-Chairman)
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed 

Caledonian Society
Scottish country dancing
2 Hillbeck Way Greenford
Tel: (020) 8578 3458
Meeting place: British Legion, Oldfield Lane, Greenford
Meeting time: Tuesday 8-10.30pm
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed 

Ceroc
Modern fusion of jive and salsa, easy to learn, social and fun.
Tel: 07946 221 042
Email: david@ceroclondon.com
Website: www.ceroclondon.com
Meeting place: Ealing Town Hall, Victoria Hall, New Broadway, Ealing W5.
Meeting time: Tues 7.15pm-10.30pm
Age group: 18+
Gender: Mixed

Please phone or visit website for fees.  

Ealing Circle Dance Group
Dance group. No performance or music making.
Tel: (020) 8998 4134
Meeting place: Friends Meeting House, 17 Woodville Road, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: Friday 7.45-10.15pm
Age group: 20-70 years
Gender: women 

Ealing Country Dance Club
English country dance
44 Kent Avenue Ealing W13 8BH
Tel: (020) 8567 1028  
Meeting place: St Barnabas Millenium Hall, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: first, third and fifth Mondays in month 8-10pm
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed 

Ealing Scottish Country Dance Club
Scottish country dance. Classes for first hour, social dancing for second hour.
18 Kilpatrick Way, Yeading, UB4 9FX
Tel: (020) 8841 3788
Meeting place: St Andrews United Reformed Church, Mount Park Road, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: Thursday 8-10pm (September to April)
Email: ian.wilson4@which.net
Age group: 16+
Gender: mixed 

Footloose Line Dance Club
Tel: (020) 8579 2817
Meeting place: St Peter's and St Paul's Church Hall, Leybourne Avenue, Northfields, W13.
Mon and Fri 10am-11am (Mon beginners class).  
Meeting place: The Parish Hall, Greenford Road, Greenford, (next to Cardinal Wiseman School).
Meeting time: Thurs 8pm-10pm. 
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed

Please phone for fees.

Hammersmith and Fulham Turkish School
Folklore dance classes aimed at Turkish children aged 4 - 18 years with knowledge of the Turkish Language and Turkish traditions. Also adult classes held, no age limit, beginners and intermediate classes.
Burlington Danes School, Wood Lane, London W12 OHR
Corresponding Address: 49 Ivy House Road, Ickenham, Middlesex UB10 8NG
Tel: Tel: 07776 257674 or  01895 674902
Email: ahmet.yildiz@btinternet.com

Pinnacle Performing Arts
Hip Hop/Break Dance, Street/Commerical Dance, Street Jazz Tap, Jazz Ballet/Lyrical, Baby Bop, Cheer Leading, Urban Fitness Funk, Musical theatre.
Tel: 07737 358 288 or 07508 414890
Email:  ppa06@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.myspace.com/ppa06

Meeting place: Greenford Community Centre, Brentside High School.
Meeting days: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday  
Age Range: 3 years to adults

Gender: Mixed, beginners to advance welcome.  
Please phone or visit website for fees and further information.   

Punjabi Theatre Academy
Asian theatre/dance group. drama workshop.
63 Oswald Road Southall UB1 1HL
Tel: (020) 8574 7390
Meeting place: Dominion Centre, The Green, Southall
Meeting time: please phone for details.

Zywiec Polish Dance Group
Poilsh dance classes held every Monday evening, all ages welcome.
1 Courtfield Gardens Ealing W13
Tel: (020) 8567 5048
Website: www.zywiec.co.uk
Meeting place: 1 Courtfield Gardens Ealing W13
Meeting time: Monday 8pm-10pm
Gender: mixed


Music:

Acton and Ealing Whistlers
Music, dance and football
8 Garrett Close Acton W3 6TB
Tel: (020) 8752 0014 
Website: www.aewfc.com
Meeting place: Half-Way House, The Broadway, West Ealing, W13
Meeting time: Tuesdays 9-11pm
Age group: young people
Gender: mixed

Da Rocha Pastorale
Margaret Morrell (soprano), William Morton (flute), Dona Lee Croft (violin) and Anrew Robinson or Anthea Weale (piano) give recitals - many for charity: music from Bach to Beatles.
Contact: Margaret Morrell, 31 Minster Court, Hillcrest Road, Ealing W5 1HH
Tel: (020) 8998 2392

Ealing Arts
Umbrella organisation for societies which promote the development of arts and leisure in Ealing.
Tel: (020) 8998 4465
Website: www.music.ealingarts.org.uk

Ealing Guitar Society
Monthly recitals of classical, flamenco and folk guitar music open to the public. Members include guitar players and those who enjoy listening.
5 Coningsby Cottages Ealing W5 4HW
Tel: (020) 8579 2233
Meeting place: St Matthews Church Hall, North Common Road, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: first Sunday in month at 7.30pm
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed

Visit:

Ealing Hospital Music Society
Classical music concerts
Ealing Hospital Uxbridge Road Southall UB1 3HW
Tel: (020) 8967 5489
Meeting place: Ealing Hospital, Postgraduate Lecture Theatre, Uxbridge Road, Southall UB1 3HW
Meeting time: Friday 1pm
Age group: adult
Gender: mixed

Ealing Literature and Music Society
Meetings and music concerts.
1 Park drive Acton W3 8ND
Tel: (020) 8992 7407
Meeting place: 33 Mount Park Crescent Ealing W5
Meeting time: third Saturday of the month at 7pm
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed

Ealing Recorded Music Society
Music appreciation society
11 King's Court Castlebar Park Ealing W5 1BY
Tel: (020) 8997 7577
Meeting place: St Barnabas Millenium Hall, Pitshanger Lane, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: alternate Wednesdays 8-10pm
Age group: adult
Gender: mixed

Gloc Musical Theatre
Musical theatre group. Perform musicals written since 1945.
167 Ellerman Avenue Twickenham Middx TW2 6AD
Tel: (020) 8898 4192
Meeting place: St Christopher's Church Hall, Bordars Road, Hanwell W7
Meeting time: Wednesday 8pm
Visit: www.glocmt.org.uk
Age group:18+
Gender: mixed

Limelight
Amateur Group performing musicals and concerts at Questors Theatre and local venues. All welcome. Email: nick_poole@lineone.net
Visit: www.gorbutt.com/limelight/index.html
106 Elton Avenue Greenford UB6 0PR
Tel: (020) 8723 9911
Meeting place: St Mary's Church Hall, Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, W7
Meeting time: Wednesday 8-10pm
Age group: 13+
Gender: mixed

Mini Ps
Music, movement and make believe for babies and toddlers, with catchy original songs, fun games and colourful props. These sessions are great fun for both parent and child and are a brilliant way to meet other local parents and children. Please call to book your free trial.
Tel: 0845 4004000
Website: www.minips.org.uk
Meeting time: Friday mornings
Age group: 3 months - 3 years   

Orpheus Club
Instrumental recitals and performances by both students and professional musicians either solo or in groups.
33 Mount Park Crescent Ealing W5 2RR
Tel: (020) 8998 0897
Meeting place: at above address
Meeting time: first Saturday of month 7pm (October to May)
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed

Perivale Record Circle
Classical and light classical music appreciation society.
Tel: (020) 8902 4224
Meeting place: Perivale Community Centre, Horsenden Lane South, Perivale
Meeting time: first and third Thursdays of the month 7.45pm Age group: adult
Gender: mixed

Stopgap Theatre Company
Music and drama. Three productions per year (two musicals and one drama).
45 Netheravon Road, Chiswick, W4 2NA
Tel: (020) 8995 9725
Meeting place: Chiswick Town Hall, Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, W4
Meeting time: 7.45pm (meeting day varies)
Age group: 10+
Gender: mixed

Western Music Organ Society
Keyboard and electronic organ concerts
120 Melrose Avenue London SW19 8AX
Tel: (020) 8296 8860 Website: www.organfax.co.uk/clubs/westernmusic.html
Meeting place: Evershed Sports and Social Club off Southdown Avenue, Hanwell, W7
Meeting time: third Wednesday of the month 8-10.30pm
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed

Opera:

Hanwell and Ealing Operatic Society
Operatic society. three shows a year: spring, summer and Christmas pantomime.
240 Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, W7 3AA
Tel: (020) 8567 9007 
Website: www.heos.org.uk
Meeting place: St Christopher's Church Hall, Bordars Road, Hanwell, W7
Meeting time: Monday 7.30pm (not August)
Age group: 16+
Gender: mixed

Julian Light Operatic Society
Perform light operatic shows: mainly Gilbert & Sullivan, but planning to so some Offenbach in 2005. Also concerts from musicals. 
12 Sovereign Close, Ealing, W5 1DE 
Tel: 0870 77434498
Email: info@julianoperatic.org
Website: www.julianoperatic.org
Meeting place: Ealing Town Hall, Uxbridge Road W5
Meeting time: Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm
Age group: 16+
Gender: mixed

West London Opera
Operatic society
3 Villiers Road Isleworth TW7 4HW
Tel: (020) 8568 7642
Website: www.westlondonopera.org
Meeting place: St Paul's School, Brentford
Meeting time: Wednesday 7.45pm
Age group: 18+
Gender: mixed

Orchestra:
Ealing Symphony Orchestra
68 Elers Road Ealing W13 9QD
Tel: (020) 8567 4075
Website: www.ealingso.org.uk
Meeting place: Polish Church Hall, Windsor Road, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: Thursday 7.30pm
Age group: adult
Gender: mixed

Ealing Youth Orchestra
Rehearsal and performance of orchestral music. Annual European touring concerts, as well as concerts in Ealing, Chiswick and Central London. Entry by audition.
34 Warwick Road Ealing W5 3XJ
Tel: (020) 8567 0380
Website: www.eyo.org.uk
Meeting place: Twyford C of E High School, Twyford Crescent, Acton W3 9PP
Meeting time: Friday 6.30pm-8pm during term time
Age group: 13-19
Gender: mixed

English Chamber Orchestra
Professional orchestra.
2 Coningsby Road Ealing W5
Tel: (020) 8840 6565
Website: www.englishchamberorchestra.co.uk
Meeting place: various
Age group: all ages
Gender: mixed

West London Sinfonia
Orchestra of about 70 people comprised of advanced students, experienced amateurs and semi-professional musicians. Approximately 6 concerts a year in Ealing and St John, Smith Square.
39 Mount Park Road Ealing W5 2RS
Tel: (020) 8997 3540
Website: www.wlslive.org.uk
Meeting place: Windsor Hall, 2 Windsor Road, Ealing, W5
Meeting time: Tuesday 7-10pm during term time
Age group: 16+
Gender: mixed

Music theory:
Miss Eileen Rowe LRAM
Piano, music theory, cello. All levels and ages. Teaches from six years to adult. Teaches from grade 1 to diploma level. Phone for fees.
Email: anna@bctalk.net
19 St Stephens Road, Ealing, W13 8HB
Tel: (020) 8810 6753 or 07714 696318

Jeanne K Broda LRAM
Piano, music theory. Teaches all ages. Teach from theory to grade 5 and Piano to grade 7. Pupils are encouraged to perform on different pianos in the studio, learning to respond to greater sensitivity of touch and clarity of tone. Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
73 The Avenue, Ealing, W13 8JS
Tel: (020) 8997 1738

Paul Tucker MMUS LCMM LWCMD
Piano, music theory. Teaches from age four to adult and to grade 8.
1 Lancaster Gardens, Ealing, W13 9JY
Tel: (07779( 605 726


 

Drama:

Artists Theatre School
Drama workshops for students aged from five years to adult. Many classes are held by successful working actors. Classes held on Saturdays 9.30am-6pm (according to age)
Principal: Amanda Redman.
Ealing Studios South Ealing Road Ealing W5 5EP
Tel: (020) 8537 1648
Website: www.artiststheatreschool.com

Crackerjack
Ballet, dance, drama. Age range1-14 years. Please phone for times.
99 Oaklands Road, Hanwell, W7 2DT
Tel: (020) 8840 3355

Drama workshop
Drama. Age range six to 15 years. Weds 4-5pm junior drama, Fri 4.30-6pm senior drama.
Barbara Speake Stage School, East Acton Lane, Acton, W3 7EG
Tel: (020) 8743 1306

Landon Jennings Schools
R.A.D. ballet, I.S.T.D. jazz, modern, national, Greek, IDTA modern, tap, flamenco, singing, drama, GCSE dance. Age range: two-three years to approximately 20 - 21 years. Evening and Saturdays.
71a Northcroft Road, Ealing, W13 9SS
Tel: (020) 8571 7498

Pinnacle Peforming Arts
Drama age 6-18years. Tuesday 4.45pm (junior class),Tuesday 5.30pm (senior class), Greenford Community Centre.
Tel: 07737 358288
Email: ppa06@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.myspace.com/ppa06

That Drama Thing
Offers local people young and old the chance to work with professional theatre teams and mount full scale musical shows at Questors Theatre, Ealing.
Tel: 07961 115525
Website:  www.thatdramathing.com

The Questors Theatre
Annual season of about 20 plays. Drama workshops and courses for children, young people and adults, and stage management and technical training at Europe's largest community theatre. Open evenings every Wednesday at 8pm. For full details of activities contact:
The Questors Theatre, 12 Mattock Lane, Ealing, W5 5BQ
Tel: (020) 8567 0011
Website: www.questors.org.uk

Sian's Showstoppers Drama Academy
Children's drama classes for 5-18 year olds.
Builds confidence, maximises individual strenghts, prepares social skills, increases attention span, develops vocal communication skills, enhances self expression, improves co-ordination, expands imagination and creativity.
Fri 4.30pm St Paul's Church Hall, Ridley Avenue, Ealing W13.
Tel: 07952 098117
Website:  www.siansshowstoppers.co.uk   

West London YMCA
Irish dancing, ballet, jazz, dance drama. Age range 3 to 12 years. Lessons Mon-Sat.
25 St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RE
Tel: (020) 8799 4877


Harmonium and vocal:

Sanju Sahai
Tabla, harmonium and vocal, kathak. All ages. Tabla beginners to professionals. harmonium and vocal beginners. Kathak beginners. Phone for fees.
31 Almorah Road, Hounslow, TW5 9AD
Tel: (020) 8737 3582


Musical theatre:

Musical Theatre Workshop
Dance, singing, musical theatre. Age range: six to 15 years. Sat 9.30am-12.30pm.
Barbara Speake Stage School East Acton Lane, Acton, W3 7EG
Tel: (020) 8743 1306


Singing

Capital Chorus
All male group singing in close harmony "barbershop" style. New members always welcomed.
Not essential to read music in order to sing barbershop.
Contact: Harold Blackburn, 25 Amherst Avenue, Ealing W5  8NQ.
Tel: (020) 8810 9983
Email: harold@hba.uk.com
Website: www.capitalchorus.co.uk
Meeting place: Kingsdown Methodist Church, Northfield Avenue, Ealing W13 9PR
Meeting time: Monday 7.45pm-10.15pm
Gender: male

Helen Astrid
Local vocal coach runs an extensive private practice and also monthly workshops for diverse groups from beginners to business executives who are looking to improve all aspects of their singing voices and presentation skills.
Tel: 07710 245 904
Harmony Works, 61 Bollo Bridge Road, Acton, W3 8AX
Email: helen@harmonyworks.co.uk
Website: www.harmonyworks.co.uk

Janet Sodring GRSM ARCM
Singing, theory and oral. Teaches from age give to adults. Beginners to professionals. Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
1 Coombe Road, Chiswick, W4 2HR
Tel: (020) 8994 8149

John Grayson
Singing lessons. Teaches from age 15 upwards. Professional experience as a singer and actor in oratorio, musicals, opera and concerts.
14 Lile Crescent, Hanwell, W7 1AH
Tel: (020) 8578 3384/07702 188031

Karen Grace Dip T (Mus)
Singing lessons . Beginners to advanced. Fun or professional. All popular music styles. Voice tutor at Vocaltech.
Tel: 07957 160993
Email: moon.maiden@bigfoot.com
Website: www.karen-grace.com

Landon Jennings Schools
R.A.D. ballet, I.S.T.D. jazz, modern, national, Greek, IDTA modern, tap, flamenco, singing, drama, GCSE dance. Age range: two-three years to approximately 20 - 21 years. Evening and Saturdays.
71a Northcroft Road, Ealing, W13 9SS
Tel: (020) 8571 7498

Margaret Morrell, FTCL LRAM
Piano, singing. Teaches from age 10 upwards from beginners to diploma. Phone for details of fees. Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
31 Minster Court, Hillcrest Road, Ealing, W5 1HH
Tel: (020) 8998 2392

Miss Phoebe Coleman LRAM ARGM
Piano and singing lessons. Teaches piano from age six upwards, singing for adults only, beginners to advanced. Member of the Incorporated Society of Musicians.
40 Madeley Road, Ealing, W5 2HL
Tel: (020) 8997 3880

Musical Theatre Workshop
Dance, singing, musical theatre. Age range: six to 15 years. Sat 9.30am-12.30pm.
Barbara Speake Stage School East Acton Lane, Acton, W3 7EG
Tel: (020) 8743 1306

Pinnacle Performing Arts
Singing/vocal coaching lessons, learn with professionals contemporary, soul and musical theatre.
Tel: 07737 358 288 or 07508 414890
Email: ppa06@hotmail.co.uk
Website:  www.myspace.com/ppa06

Meeting place: Greenford community Centre, 170 Oldfield Lane South, Northolt, UB6 9JS.
Meeting time: 1st session 4pm-4.45pm, 2nd session 4.45pm-5.30pm. All ages. 
Please phone or visit website for fees.  


Tabla

Sanju Sahai
Tabla, harmonium and vocal, kathak. All ages. Tabla beginners to professionals. harmonium and vocal beginners. Kathak beginners. Phone for fees.
31 Almorah Road, Hounslow, TW5 9AD
Tel: (020) 8737 3582


Voice

Mrs Jane Antoon BA (Hons)
Pianoforte, voice. Teaches from age five to 50 years. Beginners to advance. Phone for fees.
77 Drayton Avenue, Ealing, W13 0LE
Tel: (020) 8248 4148