The ‘Elaine Pygall School of Dancing’ is an Associate School of The Royal Opera House having been based in Prudhoe for 20 years and now with branches in Hexham and Ponteland. We provide classes for every child or adult to grow their confidence, self expression, social development and dance skills. Our inclusive approach ensures that everyone feels valued and supported. From toddlers taking their first steps, to our senior dancers taking professional qualifications, to our adult classes for fun and fitness, we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging that truly makes us a dance family. We encourage everyone to follow their dreams and for some, those dreams have been realised in local theatre productions, dancing professionally with national companies and some have trained with Elaine to become qualified teachers. Over the years many of our students have grown up with us and so we see ourselves very much as an EPSOD family.

Prudhoe Methodist Church, Front Street, Prudhoe, NE42 6HR

The large hall has a sprung wooden floor, custom fitted ballet barres and mirrors. Our smaller studio has harlequin dance floor and mirrors. There is a large car park on Fair View at the top of the hill and some parking behind the church, however we please ask that you only use the allocated bays as this is a residential street. It is located on Front Street, Prudhoe, just past the main set of traffic lights on the left, opposite the Dr Syntax pub.

For children’s classes or Adult Ballet/Tap we offer trials and pilates classes are bookable in half termly blocks.