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Mrs Amanda Higbee, who founded ‘The Colchester School of Dance,’ took over the Colchester branch in 1989.Miss Amanda spent the next 15 years guiding students through examinations, shows, and festivals, including several appearances at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. Miss Amanda retired in 2004 and the role of Principal was taken over by Miss Jane Hansford, a former professional dancer.The school moved into a professionally built studio within Stanway Secondary School two years later, and in 2007 a new branch opened in Earls Colne to accommodate what is now over 200 students. The school offers training in the core subjects of Ballet, Tap, and Modern, and places a strong emphasis on proper training, allowing students to enter for I.S.T.D. examinations at both graded and ungraded levels.In addition to these subjects, the school offers training in Commercial Jazz, Body Conditioning, Musical Theatre, and Acrobatic Arts, providing students with a well-rounded performance education in preparation for full-time dance college.