The Goodman Dance Academy

DMT School

Based on Edge Lane in Liverpool, Jelli Studios is a dance and musical theatre school offering training for those aiming at a career in the performing arts. The studio focuses on preparing students for the professional entertainment industry, with dance and musical theatre at the heart of its work.

Alongside its theatre arts training, the school runs further and higher education courses in performing arts. A theatre school like this generally suits people who want structured, career focused tuition rather than casual classes, so it is worth getting in touch to find the right programme.

Dance and musical theatre

Higher education courses

Career focused training

Liverpool location

Jelli Studios is a dance and musical theatre school in Liverpool offering performing arts training and higher education courses.

Jelli Studios

Victoria Lagan Dance & Drama

Dance Warehouse

Doogan Dance Academy

Adele Murray Academy of Dance & Theatre

Aerial Junkies

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A private dance school in Huddersfield, the Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance has been teaching young performers for more than 60 years. Classes cover a wide range of styles, including ballet, tap, modern jazz, gymnastics, musical theatre and street, and cater for children from around 3 up to 19 years of age.

Dance schools like this are a good way for children to build confidence, coordination and stagecraft while having fun. Whether taking a group class, a private lesson or joining a social evening, newcomers with no previous experience are welcome alongside those keen to develop further.

Range of styles

For children and teens

Over 60 years

Beginner friendly

Qualified teachers

Flexible classes

Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance is a long-established private dance school for children in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire.

Audrey Spencer Theatre School of Dance

Blevins Academy of Dance and Drama

Cardiff Dance Studios

For those looking to take up Irish dance in Sunderland, Carson Connelly Academy of Irish Dance offers a place to learn and practise the tradition. The school is based in the Tyne and Wear area and welcomes dancers coming to the artform for the first time as well as those wanting to build on existing steps.

Irish dance schools are a good way to develop rhythm, coordination and fitness while learning a distinctive style of movement. Sessions are typically taught in a group setting, giving dancers of varying ages and abilities the chance to progress at a steady pace.

Carson Connelly Academy of Irish Dance is an Irish dance school in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.

Carson Connelly Academy of Irish Dance

Centre Arts Ltd

Ceroc Somerset - Taunton

Chevalier School of Dance

A dance school based in Coventry, West Midlands, Chloé Academy of Dance offers a place for people to learn and practise dance in the local area.

Dance schools generally cater to a range of ages and abilities, from those taking their first steps through to more experienced dancers. Depending on the styles on offer, sessions can help build coordination, fitness and confidence in a friendly group setting. If you are considering getting started, it is worth contacting the academy directly to find out about class options and how to join.

Chloé Academy of Dance is a dance school in Coventry, West Midlands offering classes for local dancers.

Chloé Academy of Dance

Colton Dancing Academy

Based in the Hillsborough area of Sheffield, Dance Dynamique Academy is a family run dance school teaching a range of styles within the Theatre Branch of the IDTA. Classes cover ballet, tap, jazz, acro, musical theatre, street and theatre craft, with training available for ages from walking to adult.

A dance school like this suits both complete beginners and those wanting to progress, whether the goal is fun, fitness or working towards graded exams. Pupils here can take IDTA examinations through the year and take part in performances at community events, full productions and showcases.

All ages welcome

Range of dance styles

IDTA exams

Performance opportunities

Family run school

Hillsborough location

Dance Dynamique Academy is a family run dance school in Hillsborough, Sheffield, teaching ballet, tap, jazz and more.

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