The village of Oxclose within Washington has a well established community spirit, with Oxclose Community School right at the centre. Oxclose Community School is open long into the evenings and prides itself on serving the community is many ways.

Prima School of Performing Arts Prima School of Performing Arts holds classes in the dance and drama studios at Oxclose Community School on Monday-Friday evenings and all day on Saturday. They offer Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Street Jazz, Dinky Dance, Cheerleading, Scottish National, Musical Theatre and 'Pop Starz'. Classes are open to children aged 2.5-18 and a free trial is usually available. Teachers are qualified with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), International Dance Teacher's Association (IDTA) and United Kingdom Alliance (UKA). Classes can be taken just as a hobby or for full training preparing students for entry into full time vocational dance and theatre arts colleges. Tel: 0845 094 6460 (local rate) E-mail: info@primaschool.co.uk Website: www.primaschool.co.uk