Skills, Education & Learning
Date & Time: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Venue: Crownway Community Centre
Price: Varies
Ballet, tap and modern dance classes for children aged 2-13yrs are running every Wednesday and Thursday at Crownway Community Centre.
WEDNESDAY
- 4-4.30pm G1 Modern (suitable for ages 7-8yrs)
ISTD syllabus working on technique, flexibility and lines for exams.
- 4.30-5pm Primary Tap (Suitable for ages 7-8ys)
ISTD syllabus working on rhythm, technique and tap steps for exams.
- 5-5.30pm Primary Ballet (Suitable for ages 7-8yrs)
ISTD syllabus working on Ballet technique, poise and musicality for exams.
- 5.30-6.10pm G2 Modern (Suitable for ages 8-10yrs)
ISTD syllabus working on technique, flexibility and lines for exams.
- 6.10-6.45pm G1 Tap Class (Suitable for ages 8-10yrs)
ISTD syllabus working on rhythm, technique and tap steps for exams.
- 6.45-7.30pm G1 Ballet (Suitable for children 8-11yrs with Ballet experience)
ISTD syllabus working on Ballet technique, poise and musicality for exams.
- 7.30-8.10pm G2 Tap (Suitable for children aged 10-13yrs with strong Tap experience)
ISTD syllabus working on rhythm, technique and tap steps for exams.
THURSDAY
- 1.45-2.30pm Tiny Tutus (aged 2-4yrs)
A fun and imaginative class learning basic Ballet steps
- 4-5pm Introductory Class (Reception/yr1)
Ballet and Tap class combined where children start learning the basic technique to build on.
- 5-5.30pm Pre Primary Tap (Yr1/2/3)
ISTD syllabus working on rhythm, technique and tap steps for exams.
- 5.30-6pm Pre Primary Ballet (Yrs 1/2/3)
ISTD syllabus working on Ballet technique, poise and musicality for exams.
- 6-6.30pm Primary Modern (Yrs 1/2/3)
ISTD syllabus working on technique, flexibility and lines for exams.
For more information and booking, please email the school: [email protected]
Click here to visit the official Alexandra Jane School of Dance website or click here to visit the Alexandra Jane School of Dance Facebook page.
Date & Time: Tuesday 6-8:30pm
Venue: Crownway Community Centre
Price: £8, first class free
Join us to learn bobbin lacemaking from an experienced lacemaker and tutor in a friendly and supportive group, beginners are welcome.
For more information or to book a class, contact Susan Roberts on 07702 720780 or email [email protected]
To find out more about Susan’s lacemaking, visit her website susanroberts.uk
Date & Time: Monday's 6:30-8pm
Venue: Crownway Community Centre
You can contact the local unit volunteers by sending an email to
[email protected]. All the leaders at the unit will have access to this email.
Date & Time: Thursday 5-6:30pm
Venue: Crownway Community Centre
Price: Free
Every Thursday evening, we have the new Men’s Songwriting class brought to you by Creative Frame & St. Helen’s Wellbeing. Come along for free to socialise, write songs with other musical gents & have fun. For more information or if you have any questions, email [email protected] or call 01744 371 111.
This group is part of the St. Helens Suicide Prevention strategy 2023-2027.
Date & Time: Mondays 10-12,Wednesday 10-11 am
Venue: Crownway Community Centre
Price: £6.50 (Block bookings available)
Moo Music is an interactive music and movement session for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Each class is full of music, singing, dancing, instruments, bubbles and so much fun!
A 40-minute Mixed Moo session runs at Crownway Community Centre every Monday & Wednesday morning starting at 10 am and 11 am. Please note: The classes run during term time only. Mixed Moo sessions are open to all ages from birth to 5-year-olds, and are ideal for families with siblings!
PAYG spaces are £6.50 per child (siblings are an extra £3 per child). Booking is essential! Block bookings are available for terms.
For more information about classes and how to book, visit www.facebook.com/moomusicharn or contact Catherine on 07929049236.
Date & Time: Wednesday's 1-3pm
Venue: Crownway Community Centre
Price: Free
The Upcycling Craft Group uses donated items such as wool, buttons, ribbon and more to create things with different craft techniques. The group meets on Wednesdays at 1-3 pm. The activity is free and no craft experience is needed.