A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES
Our Dance Academy offers a large variety of dance classes for all levels. Our experienced teachers are passionate about helping each dancer achieve their highest potential, while also having as much fun as possible.
BALLET
Ballet is a timeless and expressive art form with something for everyone, whether for enjoyment or more serious study. With roots in the 17th century, its grace, fluidity, and classical technique remain foundational to all dance styles today.
At our Academy, we offer carefully planned, fun, and imaginative classes designed to nurture creativity and a love of dance. Pupils progress through grades based on their ability and experience, starting with the basics of feet and arm positions. While examinations are available, our primary focus is on fostering joy, freedom of expression, and creativity in every student.
TAP DANCE
Tap is a rhythmic, enjoyable, and effective way to stay fit. Its diverse origins span African Jazz, Irish Jigs, and English Clog Dancing, but tap remains as popular today as in the days of Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Shows like 42nd Street, Crazy For You, Stomp, and Tap Dogs showcase the wide variety of styles and music that make tap so dynamic and timeless.
MUSICAL THEATRE & PERFORMANCE
Our Musical Theatre classes immerse pupils in the energy and creativity of acting, singing, and dancing. Combining dance, drama, and song, these dynamic classes help students master the theatricality and musical power of the West End, exploring a fusion of modern music and dance styles.
CONTEMPORARY & LYRICAL
Contemporary Dance emphasises emotional expression through organic movements, blending elements of Lyrical Jazz, Ballet, and Modern dance. Students explore powerful routines while developing techniques such as Cunningham, Graham, and Release, focusing on balance, poise, and graceful movement.
Lyrical dance combines the precision of ballet with the fluidity of jazz and contemporary styles, emphasising musicality and emotion. Set to vocal or instrumental music, it inspires dancers to interpret and express through intricate yet naturalistic movements.
ACROBATIC ARTS
Acro-Dance combines the artistry of dance with the athleticism of acrobatics, blending classic dance styles like jazz or lyrical with acrobatic movements. Unlike gymnastics, Acro-Dance focuses on seamless choreography where skills integrate naturally into the routine, performed on a hard stage rather than a sprung floor.
Dance training, especially in Ballet or Lyrical, is essential to support the Acro-Dancer’s technique, strength, and flexibility. Classes focus on progressions, starting with foundational skills like bridges and building toward advanced movements such as aerials and hand springs. Strength, conditioning, and stretching are integral to ensure students perform safely and effectively.
​POINTE
Pointe technique is a key aspect of classical ballet, where dancers balance their full body weight on the tips of fully extended feet in pointe shoes. We offer pointe preparation classes as well as Intermediate and Advanced pointe technique training.
PBT PROGRESSING BALLET TECHNIQUE
Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT), developed by Marie Walton-Mahon, helps students train muscle memory to enhance their ballet performance. Using a fit ball, students gain proprioception for posture, weight placement, and correct muscle engagement. PBT classes focus on core strength, footwork, body alignment, flexibility, and port de bras, building confidence and a deeper understanding of muscle function in dance.
FREESTYLE, STREET & COMMERCIAL
Street dance is a hip-hop-inspired, improvisational style that evolved in open spaces like streets, parks, and clubs. Known for its social and interactive nature, it includes popular styles like B-boying, Popping, and Locking, often featured in music videos and competitions. Street dance emphasizes creativity, individuality, and evolving moves.
Freestyle is a modern and expressive dance style popular in the UK. It incorporates runs, spins, kicks, leaps, and dynamic arm movements. Set to both fast and slow music, it allows dancers of all ages to explore freedom of expression and personal style.
MODERN JAZZ
Modern Jazz is a fun, dynamic dance style that explores a variety of rhythms and musical genres. Classes build strength, flexibility, and emotional expression, allowing dancers to interpret everything from drum beats to funky jazz. With opportunities to explore contrasts like expansion and relaxation or stylish isolations, Modern Jazz encourages interaction and self-expression through movement.
STRETCH LEAPS & TURNS
This class is a favorite among many of our students. It offers a great opportunity to learn new dance moves while refining technique and flexibility. Our teachers ensure each student receives personalized attention while fostering a collaborative class environment.