Based in the heart of Nottingham, Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School offers classes across a range of theatre dance styles, including ballet, tap, modern jazz, commercial jazz and musical theatre. Lessons are open to girls and boys of all ages, from children through to adults, with branch schools in Gamston and Whatton.

A dance school like this suits anyone wanting to build technique and confidence, whether performing for fun or working towards graded exams and festivals. Pupils here take IDTA exams regularly and enter festivals and competitions, with opportunities to perform both as soloists and in groups.

Range of styles

All ages welcome

Multiple locations

IDTA exams

Festivals and competitions

Established 1990

Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School in Nottingham offers ballet, tap, jazz and musical theatre for children and adults.

Tracy Quaife Theatre Dance School

The Dance Workshop

Brighton and Sussex Dance Lessons

Leap Dance Midlands Hilton

Phoenix Strength and performance

Based in Swindon, PINI'S DANCE academy offers tuition across a range of dance styles for students of different skill levels. The academy has been teaching choreography, dance and performing arts for 25 years, drawing on a long involvement in stage performance and creative work.

Classes cover classical Indian dance, Indian folk dance, semi classical, fusion and Bollywood, so there is scope to explore both traditional and contemporary forms. A dance academy like this is a good place to build technique, confidence and stage experience, whether you are just starting out or looking to develop existing skills.

All skill levels

25 years running

Guided learning

PINI'S DANCE academy in Swindon teaches classical Indian, folk, semi classical, fusion and Bollywood dance for all levels.

PINI’S DANCE ACADEMY Ltd

Based in Telford, Silhouette Dance Company offers dance classes for children and young people of all ages and abilities. The range covers Street Commercial, Contemporary, Ballet, Acro and Tumbling, along with preschool sessions and classes for dancers with special educational needs. Having opened in 2011, the school aims to combine proper training with an affordable, welcoming approach.

A dance school like this can be a good way to build confidence, coordination and friendships, whether a child is dancing for fun or looking towards more serious training. Students here also perform through annual productions and events around the Midlands.

All ages and abilities

Preschool classes

SEN classes

Performance opportunities

Established in 2011

Silhouette Dance Company offers dance classes in Telford for all ages, from ballet and street to acro, preschool and SEN.

Silhouette Dance Company

TranslucentDanceStudio

Wendy Whatling School Of Dance (WWSDance)

Listed as a dance school in Slough, Berkshire, this is a place to explore movement and self-expression in a local setting.

Dance schools generally welcome a range of ages and abilities, offering a friendly space to learn, build confidence and stay active. If you are new to dancing, it is worth getting in touch to ask which sessions might suit you.

Drishti Dance School is a dance school based in Slough, Berkshire.

Drishti Dance School

Latin Roots

Set in Leeds, West Yorkshire, The Dance Studio Leeds is a dance venue offering a mix of adult classes, workshops and studio hire. It also caters for one-off occasions, running parties, team building sessions, educational outreach and wedding dance tuition, so there is something for individuals and groups alike.

Dance studios like this are a welcoming way to try something new, keep active and build confidence, whether you are learning steps for a special day or simply joining a regular class. Sessions are usually suited to a range of experience levels.

Adult classes

Wedding dance tuition

Studio hire

Parties and groups

Educational outreach

Central Leeds location

The Dance Studio Leeds is a dance studio in Leeds offering adult classes, workshops, studio hire, parties and wedding dance tuition.

The Dance Studio Leeds

BFit Dance Fitness

A performing arts studio in Derby, Born To Perform Academy runs a wide mix of dance and stage classes for students from age three upwards. Disciplines include commercial, lyrical and acro dance, alongside musical theatre, singing and drama, so there is scope to focus on one area or try several.

The setup also includes Born to Perform College for those wanting a more structured course, plus workshops, summer classes and party packages. A performing arts studio like this is a good fit for children and young people keen to build confidence and skills through regular coached classes and performance opportunities.

Classes from age 3

Range of disciplines

College courses

Workshops and summer classes

Party packages

Born To Perform Academy is a performing arts studio in Derby offering dance, singing and drama classes for ages 3 and up.

Born To Perform Academy & Born To Perform College

Dance Discovery Leith, Edinburgh

Dance Fusion Studios

Based in Tilehurst, Reading, Dance Reality Studios offers dance training and classes for both children and adults across a range of ages and abilities. Sessions are grouped by age, from under 5s through to those aged 8 and above, and the studio caters for those who want to dance for fun as well as those keen to compete.

Members have opportunities to take part in competitions, shows, musical productions, demonstrations and exams. The studio is affiliated with the IDTA and ISTD, and its four mirrored dance studios and a lounge area give students and parents a comfortable space alongside classes.

All abilities

Fun or competitive

Four mirrored studios

Shows and exams

IDTA and ISTD affiliated

Dance Reality Studios is a dance school in Tilehurst, Reading, with classes for children and adults of all abilities.

Dance Reality Studios

Danceworks

Dynamic Dance Studio

Endless Movementz

Zest Dance Stratford-upon-Avon

Greendale Dance Academy

Based in Manchester, Allure Dance Collective runs open dance classes for adults aged 18 and over. The focus is on training, keeping active and having fun in a friendly, inclusive setting, with a community that has welcomed plenty of dancers since it began.

The collective offers a range of styles, including heels, commercial and variety classes that cover lyrical, jazz and more, with dedicated foundations sessions for beginners. Adult dance classes like these are a good way to build confidence, get some exercise and meet people, whether you are completely new to dancing or looking to develop your skills.

Adults 18 plus

Beginner friendly

Inclusive community

Coached classes

Running since 2023

Allure Dance Collective runs adult heels and dance classes in Manchester, with beginner-friendly sessions in an inclusive setting.

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