Get Your Wigle On, Wigle Studios, (Quarry Studio) – Shropshire Musical Theatre Company

Get Your Wigle On, Wigle Studios, (Quarry Studio) – Shropshire Musical Theatre Company — Dance Classes In Shrewsbury

Get Your Wigle On, based at Wigle Studios in Shrewsbury, is a musical theatre company rather than a conventional dance school. It stages productions and runs sessions for children and adults, and its reviews brim with praise for the talent on show and the shows it has staged, including a well-received production of Grease. Families who want a musical-theatre experience in Shrewsbury will find plenty to like. It is worth knowing the emphasis is on performance and stagecraft as much as dance alone.

About Get Your Wigle On, Wigle Studios, (Quarry Studio) – Shropshire Musical Theatre Company

The company, often shortened to GYWO, works across singing, acting and dance to put on full productions, and reviewers single out the professionalism of its junior and teen performers. It also hosts events at its studio, with one parent describing a well-run children's birthday party led by its musical-theatre staff. This is a performance-led organisation where dance is one strand of a wider theatrical mix.

Classes & Dance Styles

Because the focus is musical theatre, any dance taught here tends to serve the stage, blending movement with singing and acting rather than following a partner-dance syllabus. Someone specifically after ballroom dancing in Shrewsbury or salsa classes in Shrewsbury may find those better suited to a dedicated dance studio. That said, for young people drawn to performance, the dance element within its shows offers real experience in front of an audience. Adult dance classes in Shrewsbury with a theatrical slant may feature too, so it is worth asking what dance lessons in Shrewsbury the company currently runs.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Get in touch to find the right group or session, whether for a child or an adult. Comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for movement are enough to begin. Arriving early gives a newcomer time to settle before rehearsals or a session start.

Location & Contact

Wigle Studios sits centrally in Shrewsbury, and the company's productions have been staged at local theatres in the town.

• Address: 7 St Austin's Friars, Shrewsbury SY1 1RY
• Phone: +44 7450 267136
• Website: https://www.gywo.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 10 am-6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am-6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am-6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am-6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am-6 pm

What Dancers Say About Get Your Wigle On, Wigle Studios, (Quarry Studio) – Shropshire Musical Theatre Company

4.9/5 from 17 Google reviews.

Wigle’s Birthday Party
My daughter had her 6th birthday party at GYWO‘s new studio and we were thrilled with the event! Their fee is beyond reasonable for the two hour party, which came with: three wonderfully talented musical theatre staff who ran the entire party (anyone who has done a DIY job knows the joy in being able to grasp a few moments to sit back and watch your child enjoy themselves – so this was a dream) games, teaching the little-partygoers a song and a dance to perform at the end and provide a theme of the birthday girl’s choosing. This was no mean feat as she requested an eclec— Laura Clarke

Every time I watch one of the GYWO shows, especially the Teen and Junior, I am absolutely astounded by the sheer talent of the youth in Shropshire. It is no wonder there have been multiple success stories from Wigles. The performers, whether children or grown-ups, put the professionals to shame.— Will Evans

Grease
So last night we went to watch your production of Grease at the Theatre Shrewsbury, well we were completely overwhelmed at how brilliant the production was! We thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone. WELL DONE!— Jackie Rutter

5 years of being at this incredible drama group and I feel that the money is worth it. The team is very friendly and very hard working. Will be recommending GYWO to other people.— Jess Goes Crazy

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you start ballroom dancing?

Book a beginners' class at a dance studio and let the teacher guide you through posture, frame and a first step. No partner or prior experience is needed, though a dedicated ballroom class rather than a theatre group is the place to learn it.

What ballroom dance to learn first?

The waltz is a common first choice thanks to its steady three-count timing. The foxtrot or quickstep are also good early options, and a ballroom teacher can advise you.

How hard is it to learn salsa?

The basic step is quick to pick up and most people manage it early. Timing and turns take more time, but they come with regular practice at a salsa class.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes. Beginner salsa classes assume no experience, and consistency matters more than any natural ability. Most dancers began with none at all.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Common moves include the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle. A line dance links these into a repeating sequence.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

A simple four-wall dance built from grapevines and step-touches is often taught first. Because it repeats, newcomers pick it up quickly.

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