O’Connor Dance Academy

On Point Stage School

Shine Performing Arts Academy

S&K Dance

South Coast Studios

Starlight Dance Studio

For families in Chesterfield, Studio J Dance Academy is a children's dance school in Derbyshire offering classes for young people from walking age up to 15 years. The academy covers a range of styles including jazz, acrobatic dance and street dance, with sessions grouped by age from preschool through to intermediate levels. The focus is on building confidence and skills in a friendly, nurturing setting.

A children's dance academy like this can be a good fit whether a child is dancing for fun, for fitness or with longer term goals in mind. Classes are usually grouped by age and ability, so newcomers can join a level that suits them and progress at their own pace.

For children

Range of styles

Age based classes

All abilities welcome

Confidence focused

Studio J Dance Academy in Chesterfield offers dance classes for children from walking age to 15 across a range of styles.

Studio J Dance Academy - Chesterfield

Sweat! Dance & Fitness

Based in Cippenham, TDA (The Dance Academy) offers dance classes for young performers across Slough and the wider Berkshire area. Established in 1998, the academy teaches Ballet, Commercial, Acro and Musical Theatre, aiming to build confident, all-round dancers within a supportive and creative community.

Alongside technical ballet training, there are more dynamic Fusion classes, plus Stageworks and Stagekidz Saturday sessions focused on musical theatre and storytelling. A dance school like this is a good fit for children and young people wanting to develop technique, performance skills and confidence over time.

Range of disciplines

Established in 1998

For all ages

Musical theatre sessions

Supportive community

Cippenham location

TDA (The Dance Academy) in Cippenham, Slough, teaching Ballet, Commercial, Acro and Musical Theatre to young performers.

TDA (The Dance Academy)

Based in Sheffield city centre, The Lords School of Dance is a multi-discipline dance school teaching a wide range of styles in a caring and confidence building setting. Classes cover Ballet, Tap, Street Dance, Modern Jazz, Musical Theatre and Gymnastics, with IDTA theatre dancing lessons for children from toddlers right through to teenagers, alongside adult dance technique and fitness options including Pilates.

A dance school like this suits anyone looking to build technique and confidence, whether that means starting young, working towards examinations, or simply keeping active as an adult. Sessions typically welcome a range of ages and abilities.

Many disciplines taught

Classes for all ages

IDTA theatre dancing

Adult fitness options

City centre location

Studio hire

The Lords School of Dance is a multi-discipline dance school in Sheffield city centre teaching ballet, tap, street dance and more.

The Lords School of Dance

Tri.Art Dance Academy

Based in Benfleet, Essex, Western Dance Centre is a dance school offering classes for both adults and children. The programme covers Ballroom and Latin at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, along with Salsa, Line Dancing, Latin Fusion, Fitsteps dance fitness, tea dances and social dance evenings.

For younger dancers there are Parent and Toddler music and dance sessions and children's Ballroom and Latin classes. Private lessons and wedding dance choreography are also available. A dance school like this is a good way to build confidence, learn technique and enjoy dancing socially, whatever your starting point.

Adults and children

Ballroom and Latin

Social dancing

Private lessons

Kids classes

Western Dance Centre is a dance school in Benfleet, Essex, offering Ballroom, Latin and more for adults and children.

Western Dance Centre

Based in Slough, Berkshire, The Creative Academy offers degree level training in dance and musical theatre. It combines practical, industry focused study with academic work, aiming to prepare performers and technicians for a diverse professional market.

The academy runs as a not for profit partnership between Slough Borough Council and the University of West London, with courses including BA(Hons) Dance and BA(Hons) Musical Theatre. A dance training provider like this generally suits those looking to build technique and pursue performance as a career.

Degree courses

Industry focused training

University partnership

Not for profit

Established 2003

The Creative Academy is a dance and musical theatre training provider in Slough, Berkshire, offering degree level courses.

The Creative Academy

Dance Chelmsford UK

Based in Leicester, Dupont Dance Stage School teaches dance, drama and musical theatre to students of all ages. Classes run from age 3 through to adults, covering a broad range of subjects including ballet, tap, modern, commercial, contemporary, classical Greek and acrobatic, alongside musical theatre, singing and drama.

The school has been running in Leicester for over 70 years and prepares students for examinations affiliated with the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing. A dance school like this suits those looking to build technique, take graded exams or perform, whatever their level of experience.

All ages welcome

Wide range of styles

Graded exams

Over 70 years

Dupont Dance Stage School in Leicester offers ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre classes for ages 3 to adults.

Dupont Dance Stage School

Jill Clewes Academy for Theatre Arts - Performing Arts Studio

Aberdeen Academy of Performing Arts

Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, the Angela Rowe School of Dance teaches a range of dance styles to young dancers across the county, with classes also running in Hacheston. Training covers ballet, tap, modern, jazz and contemporary, along with performance work.

The school welcomes children from the age of two, from those simply keen to enjoy dancing to aspiring pre-professional dancers. A dance school like this is a good way for young people to build coordination, confidence and technique, and trial sessions can be arranged for newcomers.

From age two

Two locations

All levels

Trial available

Term structure

Angela Rowe School of Dance teaches ballet, tap, modern, jazz and contemporary in Ipswich and Hacheston, Suffolk.

Angela Rowe School of Dance

Aviv Dance Studios

Horsham School of Dance

Set just fifteen minutes from Liverpool city centre, Adam Brown Dance Company is a dance studio in Liverpool, Merseyside, welcoming children from age two upwards. Classes cover a wide range of dance styles alongside acrobatics, with the studio open six days a week.

A dance school like this gives young people a chance to build coordination, confidence and rhythm while learning across different styles. It can suit complete beginners as well as those looking to develop their skills over time.

For young children

Open six days

Near the city centre

Adam Brown Dance Company is a dance studio in Liverpool offering classes in many styles plus acrobatics for children aged 2 and up.

Adam Brown Dance Company

Offering performing arts tuition in Wigan, Greater Manchester (with a second base in Northwich), Buckley Dance & Theatre School covers dance, singing and drama for a wide range of ages, from baby and tots classes upwards. The disciplines taught include ballet, tap, modern, acro, street dance, contemporary, commercial, musical theatre, singing, acting and technique sessions such as leaps and turns.

A theatre school like this can be a good fit for anyone looking to build confidence, learn a new skill or work towards structured training across the theatre arts. Taster sessions are available, so newcomers can try a class before committing to enrolment.

Wide range of classes

Trial sessions available

Established school

Upgraded premises

Buckley Dance & Theatre School in Wigan offers dance, singing and drama classes for all ages, from baby classes upwards.

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