Stage 84 (Bingley)

my eldest daughter attended Stage 84 and, initially, enjoyed it. Would you be happy to leave your child in the care of individuals who feel it is appropriate to blow whistles at the children should they dare not obey their every command? This includes children as young as three and four. I can recall one occasion where the whistle was blown at a group of parents who failed to clear the room in time after dropping off their children! Now i know father Von Trapp used similar methods in the Sound of Music but those were different times, under a strict dictatorial prolatariat maniac with an ... more

My daughters have been going to various stage schools for over 3 years now, ans since they have started Stage 84, they have come on so much. My eldest does tap ballet and modern and in 13 weeks she has taken her tap and modern exam and got a honours in both of them, we are very proud of her. This is by far the best stage school in yorkshire, there is plenty happening and your child is put forward for various parts and auditions where required. This has been open now for 25 years and Mrs V Jackson has a very good name. All her children and polite and well spoken. My youngest also received a ... more

I sent my son to stage 84 about 4 years ago, but as a struggling single mum on benefits, had problems affording classes aswell as getting to extra events. My son is very talented and now at a performing arts high school which has encouraged him to grow in confidence and his ablity to act taking lead roles and enjoying his acting and dance achieving very high grades and one of the highest grades the school has ever obtain for one student. The owner adminted that he was highly talent but because he had no financial or support from family apart from myself and could only afford 2 classes a week ... more

As i can see from other peoples comments it makes stag 84 look bad, well as an ex student i think i have the right to express as thats what dancers do most :) yes stage 84 was expensive but we need to wake up!! we are in the 21st century you go places like london and mancester, a place like stage 84 would be double its price, the only disapointing thing where money is concerned is that we have to pay for extra rehursals and costumes leading up to shows. Iv see comments about the use of the whistle, if you dont want a whistle blown at your child then maby you should teach them to shut up, it ... more