Welcome to your ‘World of Performing Arts’

Portobello Dance and Performing Arts School is a community initiative in the world of dance, and performing arts.

Through dance education and events, our established organisation has run and participated in a variety of activities – locally and nationally.

Based in North Kensington’s diverse Notting Hill, Portobello Dance and Performing Arts School is a popular weekend destination (Friday’s and Saturday’s) offering children from 3yrs + training in Classical Ballet, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Tap and Street Dance. Everything you want to progress in ‘performing arts’.

With our open doors policy, over 150 budding dancers pass through for classes each week. The school’s high achievers often move onto further training, or auditioning for the commercial dance world. Our professional dance trainers and visiting tutors encourage appropriate exams, such as British Ballet Organisation’s (BBO) curriculum – for which the pass record is exceptional. 

Annual school performances allow families, the local community, sponsors and patrons to experience our work, whilst a variety of local and national events showcase the school through its Student Performance Group. Widening our mission, the school Outreach programme takes our training and mission to other schools around the Boroughs of London.

We encourage students to visit inspiring dance events including ‘Classically British’ which highlights the overwhelming talent of the UK’s multicultural choreographers and dancers, often featuring upcoming talent from the school.

Our vision is to provide access to excellence, so whether you’re interested in our school or how we promote dance beyond it, simply step in!