What is Studio One (DCPA) and what does it offer?

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Studio One (DCPA) is a performing arts school in Ferndown, Dorset, in the United Kingdom. According to its website, it was established in 1981 and has grown into one of the leading performing arts centres in Dorset. It provides dance, performing arts and musical theatre training for both children and adults, and it offers a free trial class.

What does Studio One offer?

The school's training covers three main areas:

  • Dance – technical dance training for students of different ages.
  • Performing Arts – broader performance skills development.
  • Musical Theatre – combined singing, acting and movement training.

Classes are available for children and adults, so the school is not limited to one age group.

Who is it for?

Studio One is aimed at people who want structured performing arts training in a professional and encouraging environment. The website describes its teachers as passionate about nurturing performers of all ages and helping them build confidence as they learn new skills.

Beyond performance technique, the school says students develop:

  • Confidence
  • Communication skills
  • Teamwork
  • Self-discipline
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management
  • Motivation and perseverance

It also highlights the friendships students build through classes.

What else do students get?

According to the website, Studio One provides opportunities beyond regular classes, including:

  • Annual shows
  • Examinations
  • Theatre trips
  • Workshops with industry professionals

These are presented as part of the wider experience of training at the school, not just as add-ons.

Where is it and how do you try it?

Studio One is based in Ferndown, Dorset. The website lists Classes, About Us, Gallery and Contact Us sections, and invites prospective students to book a free trial class.

If you are considering the school, the free trial is the most direct way to see whether the teaching style and class levels suit you or your child. You can use the contact section of the website to ask about specific class times, age groups and availability, since those details are not listed in the information provided here.