Boost your childs
confidence and joy

We help your child to flourish through expressive, dynamic and evolving performing arts classes for children age 2-18 years in North Surrey and Kingston upon Thames Schools.

DOES THIS ring A BELL TO YOU?

I am looking for instrumental lessons
for my child with good quality,
professional teachers.

I am confused by the vast array of after
school drama clubs.

My child loves to sing, I need to encourage this.

I am searching for quality holiday
workshop for my child.

I am looking for good value, competitively
priced weekly performing arts classes.

Where do I go for good LAMDA classes?

I am on the look out for
drama classes for toddlers or reception age.

POSITIVE CHANGES YOU CAN EXPECT FOR YOUR CHILD


Boost your child’s confidence and self-esteem, performing in front of an audience gives a sense of accomplishment and pride.

Boost Confidence

Improve Concentration & Focus

Performing requires being present in the moment and to be more aware of surrroundings.

Develop Friendship & Fun

Through rehearsal, class, and performance, your child will interact with other children who love doing the same thing they do.

SCALES & TALES WELCOME ALL!

Our singing, drama, acting and instrumental classes offer a wide range of benefits for children, providing them with the tools to think creatively, innovate and appreciate diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Our team of talented teachers understand the importance of great teaching. With our bespoke range of clubs, classes and lessons we will have the right expereince for your child.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

Whether you are looking for acting classes like LAMDA or music classes such as Rock Band or instrumental lessons. Lunchtime, after school, holiday time- Scales & Tales have got you covered!

  • Girl doing a street dance class

    Street Dance

    Unleash your attitude!

    Scales & Tales offer after school street dance classes. An exciting mix of pop, hip hop, R&B, chart music and street mixes that will captivate children's attention.

    sign up here
  • Girl playing drums in a rock band

    Rock Band

    Sign up for Rock School!

    Rock School offers pupils an exciting opportunity within a school setting years 1 to 6 to perform on percussion, vocals, keyboard and electric and bass guitar in a rock/pop band setting.

    sign up here
  • LAMDA teacher and children class

    Lamda

    Find your voice!

    LAMDA Musical Theatre and Acting. An exciting opportunity to study towards and take LAMDA exams, inspiring and empowering children to find their voice and build their confidence in public speaking.

    sign up here
  • Instrumental lesson Boy playing and learning a guitar at school

    Instrumental Lessons

    Ready to start learning?

    Instrumental lessons are given by qualified, experienced and inspiring DBS checked practitioners who tailor the pupils’ learning pace, and their own teaching style to suit every individual need.

    sign up here
  • Holiday workshops children on stage

    Holiday Workshops

    Your time to shine!

    During the school holiday breaks we provide an array of exciting creative arts workshops for all children from ages 5 to 16 years old. Including dance, drama, games, team building, crafts and set design.

    sign up here
  • Nursery and reception drama classes

    Nursery and Reception Classes

    Join Teddy Tempo!

    Our recently new addition. Creative adventures with Teddy Tempo is a drama, movement and music class every week for thirty minutes for nursery and reception children.

    sign up here

HOW TO JOIN IN THE FUN?

STEP ONE: CHOOSE A CLUB OR CLASS

First, take a look at the services we offer in our ‘How Can We Help You?’ in the section above. Click through to your chosen club or class.

STEP TWO: FIND A LOCATION

Next, find the school or location your chosen club, class, or lesson is running from. Each service page includes a handy list of participating schools. Or use the navigation at the top to select by school.

STEP THREE: TIME TO BOOK

Next, click through to the bookings page. Here you will find details on how to sign up to our booking site.

SCALES & TALES NEWS

FREE TASTER SESSION

CREATIVE ADVENTURES WITH TEDDY TEMPO

Drama, movement and music through story telling.
For 18 months up to 4 years old.
Tea, coffee and plenty of cake for everyone!

Location: Long Ditton Village Hall

Time: 9:30 A.M. until  10:30 A.M

Cost: FREE TASTER SESSION

SCALES & TALES NEWS


SCALES & TALES PARTIES!

Unleash the magic of creativity at your child’s next celebration with our tailor made, themed Musical Theatre Party Packages! 

Our talented hosts will bring the joy of theatre, dance, music and games to create an unforgettable experience for your little ones. Choose a theme like School of Rock, Matilda, Lion King, Mama Mia, Frozen and many more! Watch their faces light up as they become the stars of their own show! Book now for a celebration filled with laughter, imagination and a touch of theatrical enchantment! 

We offer a variety of packages to suit your budget. Choose our diamond packages to have a personalised video of the whole day just for you and your friends. 

HEAR FROM OUR HAPPY CUSTOMERS

  • ‘TRULY PASSIONATE’

    “Kelly and her team are truly passionate about what they do and make a real positive difference. Kelly has such a wonderful way about her and she is a joy to be around.”

  • ‘AN ABSOLUTE BLAST’

    “My daughter has just taken part in the Greatest Showman half term workshop and had an absolute blast! Kelly knows how to bring out the best in the children and recognises their individual strengths and talents.”

    Jamie Kokot

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Teachers are usually working actors, dancers or musicians with teaching qualifications and plenty of experience working with children

    Before recruitment is selected, we have a checking procedure including verbal and written communication with personal and professional references, an enhanced or updated full DBS check and safeguarding training through High Speed Training online

    Each teacher is assigned a mentor that will help assist and give advice throughout the first term of teaching.

    Each teacher refreshes their safeguarding training every year, as well as making sure they have read through all of the ScalesandTales policies.

    We also provide a first aid course and chaperone licences for every performing arts teacher.

  • We provide an open chat policy at the end of every after-school club for parents and guardians if they need any advice about their child’s progress.

    ScalesandTales pride themselves on replying promptly to any queries via email regarding progress.

    We provide as showcase of their work at the end of every term as well as LAMDA acting, musical theatre, ABRSM and Rock School exams.

  • We do not offer refunds for missed lessons or workshops if the child cannot attend.

  • Please give half a terms’ written notice for clubs and instrumental lessons via email if you would like to cancel.

  • No, we do not accept childcare vouchers as we are not Ofsted registered.

  • Please fill out our instrumental lessons bookings form and state which instrumental lesson you wish to book. We will then get back to you.

  • For new customers please click on the following link:

    https://scalesandtales.magicbooking.co.uk/Identity/Account/Login

    Please sign up first

    You will see the name of your school on the list of schools/centres.

    Once you are signed on to Magicbooking, you then click on to book activity and select the relevant club.

    You will be able to pay in instalments or in full.

    We have an easy to follow link on how to set up your account as seen above.

  • Yes, this is not a problem. You can pay the rest of your term via your Magicbooking account.

  • Please update your Magicbooking account as well as filling out our online contact form so that our teachers are aware.

  • This occasionally happens but is an easy fix. Please contact us via our online contact form and our administrator can access your account and check.

  • Yes, please click on our Magic Booking userguide.