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Why Choose Mavlow?
Here at Mavlow School of Dance, we understand that every child is different, and believe every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to ensure that there is continuity in the building of skills and strong technique, at age appropriate levels. Whilst we do expect our students to understand the need for discipline and hard work within the class, our ethos has always been an emphasis on the enjoyment of dance.
We believe in progression and development here at Mavlow School of Dance. All students are entered for Examinations in RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern Jazz & Tap. We also do Medal Tests with the ADA, which we do alongside exam work. For younger children who are not yet old enough to do the exams, it gives them something to work towards, and also gives them the experience of doing a 'test' in front of an external examiner. Medal Tests are invaluable in teaching children to really dance and perform, as much of the exam syllabi is exercise based.
Once every 2 years, we do a school show, and we include all children from Pre-Primary [4 years of age] upwards, regardless of ability, as we strongly believe every child should have the opportunity to perform on stage. We do not have the Baby Class in the shows as we feel at 2 and 3 years old they are too young. In between are main bi-annual show, we are often asked to do short "displays" for various organisations and community events, in which we usually include some dances from the previous show.
History of the School
Mavlow School of Dance was opened in West Kirby on 2nd June 1978 by Mrs Mavis Lowe, shortly before she relocated to the Wirral with her husband and daughters. The school had already been established for 13 years prior to the relocation, having been based in Wigan, Lancashire.
Initially, classes were held in Westbourne Hall while waiting to move into the school's own premises on Banks Road, which took place on 2nd November 1978. The school became established there and built up a good reputation over the next 10 years. The school then moved to new, larger premises in Blenheim House on The Crescent, in January 1989, and the school has been based there ever since.
In September 1986, Mrs Lowe's eldest daughter Paula also began to teach at the school whilst completing her teaching qualifications, and January 1988 became a full teaching partner in the business.
Fast forward to the present day, and keeping the dance teaching tradition in the family, Paula's daughter Anita graduated with Distinction from Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre, a specialist dance teacher training college, in July 2014, and is fully qualified to teach ISTD Modern, Tap and National.
Here at Mavlow School of Dance, we understand that every child is different, and believe every child should have the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to ensure that there is continuity in the building of skills and strong technique, at age appropriate levels. Whilst we do expect our students to understand the need for discipline and hard work within the class, our ethos has always been an emphasis on the enjoyment of dance.
We believe in progression and development here at Mavlow School of Dance. All students are entered for Examinations in RAD Ballet and ISTD Modern Jazz & Tap. We also do Medal Tests with the ADA, which we do alongside exam work. For younger children who are not yet old enough to do the exams, it gives them something to work towards, and also gives them the experience of doing a 'test' in front of an external examiner. Medal Tests are invaluable in teaching children to really dance and perform, as much of the exam syllabi is exercise based.
Once every 2 years, we do a school show, and we include all children from Pre-Primary [4 years of age] upwards, regardless of ability, as we strongly believe every child should have the opportunity to perform on stage. We do not have the Baby Class in the shows as we feel at 2 and 3 years old they are too young. In between are main bi-annual show, we are often asked to do short "displays" for various organisations and community events, in which we usually include some dances from the previous show.
History of the School
Mavlow School of Dance was opened in West Kirby on 2nd June 1978 by Mrs Mavis Lowe, shortly before she relocated to the Wirral with her husband and daughters. The school had already been established for 13 years prior to the relocation, having been based in Wigan, Lancashire.
Initially, classes were held in Westbourne Hall while waiting to move into the school's own premises on Banks Road, which took place on 2nd November 1978. The school became established there and built up a good reputation over the next 10 years. The school then moved to new, larger premises in Blenheim House on The Crescent, in January 1989, and the school has been based there ever since.
In September 1986, Mrs Lowe's eldest daughter Paula also began to teach at the school whilst completing her teaching qualifications, and January 1988 became a full teaching partner in the business.
Fast forward to the present day, and keeping the dance teaching tradition in the family, Paula's daughter Anita graduated with Distinction from Merseyside Dance and Drama Centre, a specialist dance teacher training college, in July 2014, and is fully qualified to teach ISTD Modern, Tap and National.