Dean Academy of Performing Arts

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DAPA is the first step to a career on the stage, but for most it is a great way to meet new friends, gain confidence, acquire an appreciation of the beauty of Dance and Performing

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 26/02/2022

DAPA have spaces in their Jolly Tots classes! Ballet & Tap for pre-school children.
If your little one is nearly 3 and would like to start dancing you can go along for free trial classes.
DAPA has been running for over 22 years and have annual shows, exams and performances. Classes are in Deal.
Learning to dance in a fun and friendly environment is great for confidence, learning new skills and making friends.
Go to www.dapa.co.uk or email [email protected]

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09/12/2021

Pantomime Rehearsals are going great! Our students are working so hard to make this our best panto yet 😍⭐️

21/08/2021

What a fantastic summer DAPA Official has had! 2021 Graduation Shows, a beautiful ballet “Sleeping Beauty” and two wonderful Holiday Workshops.
Thank You to all the amazing teachers and to the lovely DAPA students!
Time now for a break to recharge our batteries before the new term starts!

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 21/07/2021

Open Day at Dover Leisure Centre is on Saturday!!!
Do come along and join in!!
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19/07/2021

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01/07/2021

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Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 30/06/2021

Free Open Day at Dover Leisure Centre!!
Saturday 24th July
Ages from 2 years to teenagers!!
Please share and tell your friends.
Lots of fun dance classes - see you there!!!

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10/05/2021

Hi Everyone
It’s just £6 to take part in the tapathon and you get a medal!!!
There are two routines. A simple one and a more advanced one.
You can have fun learning the dance and join in the tapathon on 23rd May. If you are busy on that day you can still sign up and learn the dance!
Send your videos in to me and I’ll make a montage to show our support.
You can forward the Just Giving page to friends or set up your own - or just take part!! Let’s do this!!

03/05/2021

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02/05/2021

DAPA has an official Facebook and Instagram page!!!!

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01/05/2021

So proud of our DAPA Jolly Tots. They all line up and go into the studio without their parents! They love their dancing and it’s so lovely to see them all back in the studio working hard and having fun!

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 24/04/2021

We have had an incredible first week back!! Well done everyone - from the Jolly Tots to the Seniors - you have all been amazing!!
So proud x

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 17/04/2021

Looking forward to next week!!
Can’t wait to see everyone and get dancing in the studio again : )

14/04/2021

Had a fab time!
Thank you Lawrence for three brilliant routines! The students all loved it!!
High energy and lots of fun!!
Well done everyone - you all worked really hard.
Looking forward to seeing you back in the studio next week!

12/04/2021

Looking forward to seeing everyone in person!! Won’t miss my little studio at home!!

11/04/2021

So looking forward to the summer term and seeing everyone at DAPA!!

07/04/2021

Just found my old theatre make up box and this was in the bottom of it!! 23 years ago!!
What a brilliant show Beauty and the Beast was at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin. We also went to the Belfast Opera House. Great memories.

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 04/04/2021

Happy Easter everyone!
Hope you are all having a lovely weekend

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 28/03/2021

“Well done” everyone, I am so proud of you all - you can wear your DAPA “Zoom” badges with pride!!
Thank you for your hard work and commitment - we had fun as well!! Also thank you for all the lovely messages and support we have had this term from DAPA parents - you all deserve a medal!!
We hope that the Summer Term will be back in the studio and that we can perform our end of year show!!
As always a big thank you to our fabulous teachers and please, everyone, have a happy and safe Easter break and hopefully see you all in person in the new term.

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 27/03/2021

An emotional day today!!
After over 450 classes on Zoom this term I was overwhelmed when my lovely senior students held up thank you messages!!
You made me cry!! Lol!!
Thank YOU!!
So proud of you all. X

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 27/03/2021

Looking forward to theatres reopening : )

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 25/03/2021

Second birthday in lockdown!
I’ve had a lovely morning. Made lots of cakes and had so many beautiful flowers and cards, gifts and messages!!
It’s a sunny day so I’m looking forward to going for a walk with Billy & Molly!!
Then an evening teaching ballet to the wonderful DAPA students!!

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 17/03/2021

A very long time ago!
When Irish dance dresses were longer!!! And we didn’t wear wigs!!??!!
This was my school’s uniform!

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This time last year ....
I can’t wait to have lots of troupe events again! They are so much fun and we love Irish dancing!
We managed to get one event in last year before lockdown - it was brilliant!!
We will miss all the wonderful people that we dance for every year and we hope to be back dancing for you next year!! Xx

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 08/03/2021

This time last year ...
Looking forward to theatres opening!
HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMANS DAY

08/03/2021

Back to school!
Hope everyone is having a lovely day!!
Work hard and enjoy yourselves :)

Photos from Dean Academy of Performing Arts's post 17/02/2021

Having fun learning the “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” in our DAPA Adult Ballet Class!
Well done everyone!!

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Goodwin Academy
Canterbury
CT149BD

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Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 4pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4pm - 8:30pm
Friday 4pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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