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Reigate Associates School
- The Reigate School, Pendleton Road, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 7NT
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About Us
The Italia Conti Associates School Reigate opened in January 1995 to fulfil the need for professional performing arts training on a part-time basis.
Classes take place at weekends across three ten-week terms each academic year.
Saturdays are dedicated to Performing Arts Bubbles, where students train in multiple disciplines including Acting, Jazz/Hip-Hop, Street Dance, Musical Production, Commercial, LAMDA, Singing, and Contemporary.
We also offer graded RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap classes where students have the opportunity to work towards examinations.
Principal Janine Eaton takes great pride in the high standard of technique, professionalism, and performance training delivered from the youngest classes upwards by highly trained, qualified, and Enhanced DBS-checked staff.
Students benefit from a wide range of performance opportunities including:
- Theatre-based Performing Arts shows
- Spring Drama and Cabaret events
- Charity Christmas concerts
- Professional Fringe Theatre productions
- Annual Summer Schools
Senior students also receive mentoring, career advice, audition preparation, and guidance for applications to full-time performing arts schools, universities, and colleges.
Every year, students achieve scholarships, Conservatoire places, Degree course offers, Agency representation, and professional creative opportunities.
Our alumnx work across dance, theatre, film, television, radio, writing, choreography, directing, and teaching, including an Olivier Award winner.
Alongside performing arts training, we strive to create a nurturing family environment where students and parents feel supported, valued, and encouraged to grow in confidence and self-belief.
Termly Fees
- Performing Arts Bubbles
- Bubble 1: £165
- Bubbles 2, 3, 4 & 5: £260
- RAD Ballet & ISTD Tap
- 30-minute classes: £55
- 45-minute classes: £65
- 1-hour classes: £85
- Multiple Class Discounts
- 25% discount on the second sibling for Saturday Performing Arts Bubble classes
- Students attending a Saturday bubble receive 10% discount on Sunday Ballet & Tap classes
Other Fees
- Exam Fees: RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap examinations are available for students at the appropriate level. Exam fees are payable where applicable.
What We Do
Acting
Classes begin with fun and expressive exercises to build confidence before progressing into improvisation, script work, acting for camera, and public speaking.
Students are encouraged to explore emotions, storytelling, and character development through performance.
RAD Ballet
RAD Ballet classes are grounded in strength, discipline, artistry, and technical excellence.
Students develop grace, control, and a strong work ethic whilst studying the RAD syllabus.
Musical Theatre
The ultimate triple-threat discipline combining singing, dancing, and acting.
Students work on performance numbers whilst developing personality, confidence, and stage presence.
Singing
Group ensemble singing with repertoire from Musical Theatre, Pop, and Rock.
Students are encouraged to develop vocal confidence in a supportive environment with opportunities for solo work.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance has strong roots in ballet and uses emotion and storytelling through movement.
Students develop flexibility, strength, and technical artistry.
ISTD Tap
Energetic and rhythm-focused classes developing timing, flexibility, musicality, and performance technique through a range of tap styles.
Individual Singing
One-to-one singing lessons designed to strengthen and develop each student’s voice and technique.
Street
High-energy classes covering Hip Hop, Popping, Locking, Break Dance, House, and Lyrical Jazz using current commercial music styles.
Janine Eaton
Principal
Janine began dancing at the age of two and a half, beginning a lifelong passion for ballet and performing arts.
At the age of 15, she successfully auditioned for Italia Conti and began the full-time three-year training course in 1976.
Her professional performance work includes Pandora’s Box at the Young Vic Theatre and touring revue productions, alongside appearances in television documentaries and pilots.
Janine has also choreographed professional pantomimes and children’s productions, written poetry and plays, created Brighton Fringe productions, and founded a Community Ballet Academy.
She is a qualified LAMDA teacher, Early Years dance specialist, Associate Teacher of the ISTD in Ballet, Tap, and Modern, and was accepted onto the RAD teacher training course.
Teaching, choreography, and production have remained her lifelong passion, particularly nurturing young students she affectionately refers to as her “Ballet Babies”.
Janine has taught West End performers, recording artists, professional ballet dancers, playwrights, and Olivier Award winners.
In 1985, whilst raising two young children, Janine became one of the founding Principals of Italia Conti Associate Schools, establishing both Reigate and Guildford.
Alongside teaching, Janine also writes poetry, novels, children’s stories, and acting scripts. Her first novel is soon to be published.
Contact:
Book a Free Trial
To arrange a free trial, please contact the team directly: associatesreigate@italiaconti.co.uk
Term Dates
2026/2027
Summer Term 2026
April 18th – June 28th
Autumn Term 2026
September 12th - November 29th
Spring Term 2027
January 9th - March 21st
Summer Term 2027
April 17th - June 27th
Entry Requirements
Age Range
For students aged 3 to 18+ years.
Entry
No audition is required for our classes, as we wish to encourage participation in the arts for all abilities. We offer a free trial session before you commit to enrolling. This can be arranged by emailing: associatesreigate@italiaconti.co.uk
Uniform
Associates uniforms can be purchased directly through the school in person.
Uniform Shop: https://pandr.online/collections/italia-conti-associates
Additional Information
The safety and wellbeing of our students is of paramount importance at Italia Conti Associates.
Our students are taught and cared for by experienced, trained, DBS-checked staff, and a minimum of two trained First Aiders are always present.
All staff and many parents are licensed chaperones.
We recommend students bring plenty of water and snacks with them to sessions.
Please note that the school operates as a nut-free zone.
Many of our students progress onto full-time professional training courses.
The Associate classes and courses are the perfect stepping stone for this.
Each year, students achieve scholarship places at leading Independent Schools, Conservatoires, Degree courses, and professional opportunities within the performing arts industry.
Alongside weekly classes, Italia Conti Reigate also offers:
- One-to-one coaching
- Audition support and preparation
- Holiday courses
- Workshops
For further information, please contact:
Italia Conti Associates Schools regularly take part in productions to showcase student work, which is often a highlight of the year.
Performance opportunities include:
- Theatre-based Performing Arts shows
- Spring Drama and Cabaret events
- Charity Christmas concerts
- Professional Fringe Theatre productions
- Annual Summer Schools
Students at the appropriate standard may also take RAD Ballet and ISTD Tap examinations.
The Italia Conti Agency holds auditions for Associate School students to gain representation.
Successful students have been put forward for a variety of roles across television and theatre.
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