Dance Classes in Lambeth for Kids & Teens aged 3-17+
Street Dance and Performing Arts Courses at BASE Dance Studios London
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PPAS is a prestigious Performing Arts School in Lambeth delivering Street Dance and Performing Arts training for children and teens aged 3–17.
Structured Sunday training in Street Dance and Performing Arts at BASE Dance Studios.
Our Dance Classes take place every Sunday at BASE Dance Studios — a professional environment that matches the standard of our training.
PPAS is where young people train with purpose, perform with confidence and grow as part of a powerful creative community.
Dance & Performing Arts Courses at PPAS
At PPAS, our students train through focused 12-week courses designed to build confidence, momentum and real progress.
Students choose from our weekly timetable, train in the styles they love, and work alongside like-minded performers — all moving towards a shared goal and a standout West End performance showcase.
Courses
Performing Arts Courses
Triple threat course Dance, Singing, Acting
(Sundays)Ages 3-17+
Our Performing Arts course brings together dance, singing and acting to help young people become confident, well-rounded performers.
Students train in a focused, supportive environment alongside like-minded performers, developing stage presence, communication skills and self-belief while working towards a shared performance goal.
Dance Intensive Courses
A Powerhouse Dance Course
(Sundays)Ages 5-17+
Street Dance at PPAS is a powerhouse dance course designed to develop confident, capable and expressive young dancers.
Training combines Street Dance, Commercial, Jazz and Technique, giving students a broad, well-rounded foundation while maintaining energy, creativity and performance focus. Classes are structured, fast-moving and led with clarity, allowing students to train hard while enjoying every part of the process.
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PPAS has built its reputation on high standards, visible progress and an atmosphere that young people genuinely love being part of.
Parents choose PPAS because training feels purposeful without feeling pressured. Students are supported properly, challenged appropriately and encouraged to grow — not just as dancers, but as confident, capable young people.
The result is a school that feels exciting, focused and different from typical dance classes.
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Training at PPAS is designed to create real outcomes.
Students develop confidence through repetition, discipline through structure and pride through performance. They learn how to commit, work as part of a group and push themselves in a positive, supportive environment.
This confidence carries beyond the studio into school, friendships and everyday life.
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Street Dance at PPAS is high-energy, creative and purposeful. Classes are structured so students feel supported while learning how to move with confidence, control and musicality.
As training progresses, students develop coordination, performance presence and self-belief through consistent practice rather than pressure. Beginners are guided carefully, experienced dancers are challenged, and everyone trains in a focused, positive environment that values effort and progress.
The result is young people who don’t just enjoy dance, but grow in confidence, pride and identity — both inside and outside the studio.
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Performing Arts training at PPAS blends dance, movement and performance skills to help students feel confident being seen and heard.
Classes focus on expression, stage presence and communication, giving students the tools to perform with clarity and self-belief. Over time, students become more comfortable presenting themselves, working with others and taking ownership of their performance.
It’s a powerful confidence-builder that supports both creative growth and personal development.
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PPAS is built around progression.
Students train consistently, work towards performances and experience the pride that comes from stepping on stage with confidence. Performing is part of the culture — not as pressure, but as celebration of effort, teamwork and growth.
Along the way, students build strong friendships and a sense of belonging that keeps them motivated and excited to return each week.
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There’s a clear energy at PPAS.
Classes are upbeat, focused and full of momentum. Students arrive switched on, ready to train and proud to be part of the school. Teachers lead with clarity and encouragement, creating an environment where young people feel safe to try, improve and succeed.
It’s this atmosphere that parents notice immediately — and why PPAS feels different from other schools.
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Sundays bring the PPAS community together.
Classes run in age-appropriate groups at BASE Dance Studios and are led by professional teachers and choreographers with extensive experience working with young performers. Sessions balance structure with enjoyment, ensuring students stay engaged, challenged and supported.
Parents are welcome to watch and experience the environment first-hand.
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We offer a free Sunday trial so families can experience PPAS properly before committing.
Your child will take part in a real class, meet the teachers and feel the atmosphere that makes PPAS special. You’ll see the standard, the energy and the care that goes into every session.
World-Class Teachers
Train with professional teachers and choreographers who set high standards and inspire real progress.
Established Excellence (Since 1998)
Over 25 years of experience developing confident, skilled young performers.
Friends for Life, Inclusive Culture
A positive, inclusive environment where young people belong, support each other and grow together — on and off the stage.
Real Outcomes, Real Pathways
From building confidence for the love of performing to levelling up towards professional training and performance opportunities.
How it works
Work towards a showcase performance, celebrate progress on stage, and step forward into the next level of your PPAS journey.
Build real confidence and form friendships for life through training, teamwork and shared achievement.
12-Week CourseBook a Free TrialJoin a focused 12-week programme. Train every Sunday, build confidence and skill, and level up alongside like-minded performers.
Students train with our world-class teachers and experience the energy, structure and standard of PPAS first-hand — in a real class, not a taster.
Beyond The StudioPerformance ShowcaseDance Classes in Lambeth
A Powerhouse Dance Course
Street Dance at PPAS is a powerhouse dance course designed to develop confident, capable and expressive young dancers.
Training combines Street Dance, Commercial, Jazz and Technique, giving students a broad, well-rounded foundation while maintaining energy, creativity and performance focus. Classes are structured, fast-moving and led with clarity, allowing students to train hard while enjoying every part of the process.
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Street Dance at PPAS is energetic, creative and genuinely exciting, but it is never chaotic or unstructured. Every class is carefully led so students feel both free to express themselves and supported by clear direction.
Training focuses on helping students understand music and movement properly. They learn how to listen to rhythm, control their bodies, develop coordination and move with confidence and intention. As skills build week by week, students begin to perform with more presence, accuracy and self-belief — not because they are told to be confident, but because they feel capable.
Classes are designed to challenge students at the right level for their age and experience. Beginners are guided carefully so they don’t feel overwhelmed, while more experienced dancers are pushed to refine technique, control and performance quality. Everyone trains together with a shared focus on improvement, effort and respect.
Parents often notice the difference outside the studio too. Students carry themselves differently. They speak with more confidence. They become more comfortable taking up space, working as part of a group and being seen.
Street Dance at PPAS isn’t about copying routines for the sake of it. It’s about developing skill, identity and pride through movement, in an environment that feels motivating, positive and full of momentum. Students train hard, enjoy themselves and level up together — and that shared experience is a big part of why they love coming back each week.
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Our Dance Intensive course is designed to:
build strong technique and musicality
develop control, coordination and performance quality
support creativity while maintaining structure
challenge students appropriately at every level
create visible progress week by week
Training is purposeful and progressive, helping students understand how to move well, perform confidently and keep levelling up.
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Students leave class feeling:
energised and motivated
proud of what they’ve achieved
more confident in their movement
focused and switched on
excited to come back and improve
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Over time, students become:
confident performers who own the space they’re in
disciplined dancers with strong foundations
expressive movers with individuality and presence
resilient, focused and self-assured young people
part of a team that pushes and supports each other
This isn’t just about enjoying dance.
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Street Dance Course
Powerhouse Training: Street Commercial Jazz Technique
A high-energy dance course combining Street Dance Commercial Jazz and Technique designed to build strong foundations confidence and performance presence.
Ages:
5–7
8–11
12–17+Day:
SundayTerm:
Spring Term 2026
12-week programmeDates:
Start date: Sunday 4 January 2026
Half term: Sunday 22 February 2026
End of term: Sunday 29 March 2026(You can still join our Spring Term 2026)
Location:
BASE Dance Studios LondonStudents train alongside like-minded performers working consistently towards performance outcomes.
Performing Arts Courses
A Triple Threat Course: Dance, Drama & Singing
The Performing Arts course at PPAS is a triple threat programme designed to develop confident, versatile and expressive young performers.
Training brings together dance, drama and singing, giving students the opportunity to build skill across all three disciplines while working in a focused, supportive and high-energy environment.
This course is for young people who love performing and want to grow in confidence, capability and presence.
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Performing Arts at PPAS is creative, confidence-building and carefully structured, bringing together dance, drama and singing in a way that feels exciting, supportive and purposeful. Classes are led so students feel encouraged to express themselves while working within clear direction, helping them grow in confidence without feeling exposed or pressured.
Training focuses on developing the full performer. Students learn how to move with intention, use their voice with clarity and project character and emotion with confidence. As skills build week by week, students become more comfortable being seen and heard — not because they are pushed forward too quickly, but because they feel prepared and capable.
Classes are designed to meet students at the right level for their age and experience. Beginners are supported as they find their voice and presence, while more experienced performers are challenged to refine technique, expression and performance quality. Students train together with a shared focus on effort, commitment and mutual support.
Parents often notice the impact beyond the studio. Students speak more clearly, carry themselves with greater confidence and feel more comfortable expressing ideas, opinions and emotion. They grow in self-belief as well as performance skill.
Performing Arts at PPAS isn’t about putting on a show for the sake of it. It’s about developing confident, well-rounded young performers through dance, drama and singing, in an environment that feels positive, energising and full of momentum. Students work hard, enjoy the process and grow together — and that shared experience is what makes the training so powerful.
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This course is designed to:
build strong foundations in dance, drama and singing
develop performance confidence across movement, voice and character
improve coordination, projection and expressive skills
help students understand how to switch between disciplines with ease
support steady progress through structured, consistent training
Training is carefully planned so students grow across all areas without feeling overwhelmed.
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Students leave class feeling:
confident being seen and heard
proud of their progress across different skills
energised and creatively fulfilled
more comfortable expressing themselves
excited to perform and improve
Confidence develops naturally through repetition, encouragement and shared experience.
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Over time, students become:
confident performers who can move, speak and sing with clarity
expressive and versatile across multiple disciplines
comfortable performing in front of others
resilient, focused and self-assured
part of a supportive group working towards shared goals
This is not just about learning to perform.
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Performing Arts Course
Triple Threat Training: Dance Singing Acting
A focused performing arts course for students who want to train across dance singing and acting while building confidence stage presence and performance skills.
Ages:
3–4
5–7
8–11
12+Day:
Every SundayTerm:
Spring Term 2026
12-week programmeDates:
Start date: Sunday 4 January 2026
Half term: Sunday 22 February 2026
End of term: Sunday 29 March 2026
(You can still join our Spring Term 2026)Location:
BASE Dance Studios LondonStudents train in age-appropriate groups working towards a shared showcase performance.
Free Trial for Lambeth Families
We’re offering anyone living in the borough of Lambeth a free trial at PPAS.
Your child trains in a real class with our professional teachers and experiences the energy, structure and standard that set PPAS apart.
No pressure. Just the real PPAS experience.
If this sounds like the environment your child would thrive in, start with a free trial:
Dates:
Sunday 25th January 2026
Sunday 1st February 2026
Sunday 8th February 2026
(Only)
Use code at checkout:
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Available to families living in the borough of Lambeth. One free trial per child.
This is where young talent levels up
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Meet PPAS
At PPAS, we’ve spent the last 27 years shaping confident, capable, and creative young performers. Located at BASE Dance Studios, just up the road from Lambeth, we offer high-energy Sunday training in dance, drama, and singing — built on a reputation of excellence, industry experience, and genuine care.
We’re more than a school. We’re a family.
A space where every child is seen, supported and stretched. Where friendships form, voices grow louder, and potential is unlocked — one session at a time.
Our students don’t just learn steps or lines.
They learn to trust their instincts, stand proud, and own the stage — and themselves.
We train with purpose.
We teach with heart.
And we welcome every student as if they were one of our own.
If you're looking for dance & performing arts classes around Lambeth that are elite, nurturing and deeply rooted in community — you’ve found the right place.
Dance classes
From Street dance to musical theatre, students sharpen their technique and discover their unique style. Warm-ups, drills, and choreography keep them moving with purpose, while West End workshops inspire their passion.
Drama classes
Led by professional actors and directors, our drama sessions teach stagecraft, improvisation, and storytelling. Through exercises and performance games, students grow focus, teamwork, and stage presence—all while having a blast.
Singing classes
PPAS singing classes cover styles from Musical Theatre to Gospel and Pop, led by professional performers with West End, TV, and recording experience. Students develop as individual performers with expert training in posture, breathing, projection, harmony, and ensemble work. Each session includes warm-ups, technique, and performance preparation.
Your questions answered
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You can purchase our course above or start by booking a trial. If you need a hand with this contact us.
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No prior experience is required! Whether your child is new to performing arts or has some training, our performing arts courses cater to all skill levels and abilities.
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Your child will develop skills in dance (Street dance) drama (improvisation, stage presence, teamwork) and singing (vocal training, stage confidence). They’ll also gain confidence, creativity, and valuable performance experience.
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Each session combines warm-ups, technical exercises, and focused activities in dance, drama, or singing. Students also work on choreography, acting scenes, and vocal pieces, building toward group performances.
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Our classes are led by leading industry teachers, choreographers and guest professionals, including industry insiders and West End performers, bringing real-world expertise to every session.
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Yes! Students will have opportunities to perform in group and individual settings, showcasing their talents and applying what they’ve learned in class.
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If your child loves to express themselves, enjoys music, acting, or dancing, and wants to build confidence while having fun, this course is a perfect fit!
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Our Performing Arts Courses offer a well-rounded experience in dance, drama, and singing, designed to build confidence and creativity. These classes are perfect for students who want to explore multiple disciplines and develop their skills across all areas of performing arts, including musical theatre and West End workshops.
Our Dance Intensive Courses, on the other hand, are laser-focused on refining dance technique in styles like jazz, contemporary, and street dance. These high-energy sessions are ideal for students looking to push their boundaries, improve stamina, and elevate their performance skills in a more specialised dance environment.
Have any more questions?
School Address:
BASE Studios London
4 Tinworth St, Vauxhall, London SE11 5EJ
Our Courses…
Performing Arts Training
Ages 3-17
Intensive Dance Training
Ages 5-17
Dance Competition Teams
Ages 6-17