Since 2006
About Us
‘confidence building, learning new skills and fun!’
Breaking Barriers
Breaking Barriers Theatre Classes was established in 2006 and is owned by sisters Sarah and Natalie Maskell.
We welcome all levels of ability with the emphasis focused on confidence building, learning new skills and fun !
We offer a variety of classes to all age groups, based within many schools around Berkshire and Hampshire.
‘Nurturing and believing in every student’
We offer annual shows, exams and performance opportunities as well as theatre trips and holiday workshops.
Come and experience the wonderful world of breaking barriers taking performance arts to the next level !!
‘Breaking Barriers love to bring out the best in every child ‘
“‘Nurturing and believing in every student’”
We offer annual shows, exams and performance opportunities as well as theatre trips and holiday workshops.
Come and experience the wonderful world of breaking barriers taking performance arts to the next level !!
‘Breaking Barriers love to bring out the best in every child ‘
Our Classes
Street Dance
Ballet
Glee Club
Drama
Lamda
Nursery Classes
Clubbercise Classes
Holiday Workshops
Confidence through performing dance
What does my child need to wear for class?
Street dance – all students need to wear trainers, t-shirt, leggings/jogging bottoms. We do have a t-shirt for uniform and can be ordered once you have committed to the term.
Glee club – school uniform if before, during or after school
Drama – school uniform if before, during or after school.
Ballet – Pink leotard, pink ballet shoes, pink skirt, pink socks/tights.
Are the shows and exams compulsory?
No, we advise your child to attend as many of our events as possible. This gives the students goals, confidence and a sense of achievement but these events are not compulsory.
are your teachers qualified?
All of our teachers are fully trained within the performing arts sector having qualifications such as degrees, studying anatomy and physiology, first aid, safeguarding and gdpr. Our standards are very high and we aim to keep our children as safe as we possibly can.
CAN WE JOIN MORE THAN ONE CLASS?
Absolutely!
We have students that love our classes so much that they attend different locations on other days as well as staying and attending three classes in a row of different disciplines.
Can my child attend a free trial lesson?
We do not offer a free trial, however if you email to confirm attendance we are happy for your child to try the first lesson before registering and committing to the term. Please note our classes are first come first served and we restrict numbers so this would risk you not having a place if the class is full.
Are your teachers DBS checked?
Yes, all of our teachers have an up to date DBS along with chaperone licenses. They are also fully insured to teach.
DO WE HAVE TO BUY THE UNIFORM?
Our t-shirt is compulsory for all of our public classes however the rest of the uniform is optional for you.
DO YOU OFFER EXAMS?
Yes we do, we run Lamda Exams which are associated with Drama and Public Speaking and your children can gain UCAS points towards their university entrance exams from the higher grades.
Also, we are affiliated with IDTA where we enter the children for Streetdance exams yearly. This is optional and good fun.
Confidence