Children's Dance Classes, Tap, Modern and Jazz

Principal: Heather Palmer MUKA, MBATD, MSDTA

Step In Time offers dance lessons and quality dancewear to both children from the age of 4 and adults.

Classes are held weekly in Falkirk in Highland Dance. All our teachers are fully qualified and experienced. Dance classes are offered to all levels from beginners to professionals.

We are currently the UK's fastest growing dancewear suppliers, supplying a comprehensive selection of dancewear for Irish, Scottish Country, Ballet, Modern and Highland Dance. Our staff are all fully trained and will be happy to advise you with your choice. We carry a wide range of stock at all times so we are able to dispatch your order quickly. We offer a nationwide mail order.

Web: www.step-in-time.co.uk

Dance, Ballet, Jazz, Tap and Modern Theatre Dance

Established for 20 years we teach dance to children aged from four to adults. We encourage each pupil to reach their full potential and pupils have the opportunity to take exams and take part in the school shows. Our classes that run in North Abingdon- Wed-Fri after school and all day on Saturdays range from beginners to preparation for entry into Dance and Performing Art Colleges.

Between 2000-2012 14 students won scholarships to study at Arts Educational London, Bird College, RADA and Mountivew. Past students perform in the West End in Wicked, We Will Rock You, Dirty Dancing, Legally Blonde, Rock of Ages, Mamma Mia, Woman in Black and Chicago.

Principal: Judy Tompsett C.D.E., L.I.S.T.D.Dip., L.A.M.D.A.Dip.
Teacher: Selina Chilton DDI, Diploma in Musical Theatre (Arts Ed.)

Email: judy.tompsett@ntlworld.com

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Summer

Call Stagecoach Staines now on 0845 0556356 or click on our website.

Principal: Eleonora Economides AISTD, RAD RTS, RAD Teaching Dip., Dip LCDD

Classes for children held in South Harrow and Pinner. R.A.D. ballet syllabus from 2½ years. Established over 25 years.

See full details on our website at www.eleonoradancestudios.co.uk or contact us on the numbers above

Principal: Senta Renton

Renton Dance Studio has been established for 25 years offering dance tuition to children aged from toddlers to adults in a dedicated, air conditioned studio.

Classes are offered in RAD Ballet as well as ISTD Tap, Modern, National, Greek and Jazz to major level, taught by fully qualified, specialist staff. Examination results are of an exceptionally high standard. Private coaching is offered for exams, auditions and competitions.

Come to Renton Dance Studio where with dedicated staff and small classes your child can realise their full potential. Contact us for your FREE TRIAL.

We consider that we are the only vocational school in the area. Many of our children are selected as Junior, Mid and Senior Associates of The Royal Ballet School. We currently have two students at White Lodge. Most of our seniors audition for dance colleges and have been accepted with full funding at Elmhurst, Birds, Laines, Performers, Central, Rambert etc.

In addition we offer opportunities for children to take part in Festivals, bi-annual school shows, auditions for pantomimes and English Youth Ballet and London Children’s Ballet productions where one of our pupils has the lead in 'The Secret Garden' and 'Jane Eyre'.

Significant numbers of our senior students have been accepted, with full funding, at a variety of dance colleges and many are now appearing in West End shows like 'Mamma Mia' 'Lion King' 'Fame' and 'West Side Story'.

We also offer adult classes in Tap and Modern.

Mobile: (07973) 520151
Email: rentondance @btinternet.com

The Royal Academy of Dance is one of the world’s most influential dance education and training organisations and seeks to accomplish its mission through promoting dance, educating and training students and teachers and providing examinations to reward achievement in 79 countries all over the world.

The RAD Training department’s programme of activities runs across the UK, as well as internationally, engaging with local communities, RAD teaching members and dance schools– to widen participation and access to dance. If your child is a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, and whether he/she wants to dance for fun or is working towards a career in dance, we have something for everyone. All RAD Registered Teachers are CRB checked.

The RAD offers an internationally recognised portfolio of Examinations which is designed for students of all ages and levels of ability. Students as young as two and a half may start dancing with the Pre-School Dance Curriculum, with the opportunity to move through Graded levels or Vocational Graded levels.

In our commitment to higher education, we createdthe Faculty of Education in 1999, dedicated to meeting the needs of our current and future dance teachers by providing education programmes and qualifications.

Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd is authorised by Royal Academy of Dance to sell products and goods using the Academy's logo and brand name.

Well established dance centre. We teach Ballroom, Latin American, Rock 'n' Roll, Disco, Ballet, Tap, Line Dancing to all ages.

Fellows of the I.D.T.A. Experts in Ballroom, Latin, Rock & Roll, Freestyle for children. All popular dance forms.

Imaginative Ballet Classes for girls & boys from 3 years +. Optional examinations in the Cecchetti Method of Ballet from age 6 years +

All Teachers within the school are qualified to teach the Cecchetti Method of Ballet which is a branch of The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.

Please contact the principal Faye Harmsworth to register for a free trial class.

Classes held in Muswell Hill N10 1ND, Archway N19 5SP, Tufnell Park NW5 1BU, NW5 1SB and Kentish Town NW5 2XT

Principal: Amanda Letarte FSDTA, MBATD

Garrowhill School of Dance has been established for over 30 years offering Ballet, Tap, Modern, Highland, Majorettes, Acrobatic and Cheerleading classes for children from the age of 3 years.

Classes take place Mon-Fri afternoons/evenings and all day Saturday.

Would you like to book something really special for your child’s or teenagers party? We have a range of great options for kids! Nugent Education is a family experience with a decade’s experience in organising and providing artists for children’s parties and events.

Though based in the North West, we provide party entertainers throughout the North West. Children and teenagers are getting more sophisticated, and we have some great activities that will make your child’s party be a day to remember!

Children are getting more sophisticated these days, and we offer things new and different to both engage and entertain a group of 20 or more children at your party or event.

For young children, we can do things like crafts, Japanese origami, African drumming and face painting. For teenagers’, we have lots of party ideas. These include makeup and beauty for girls. Also popular urban arts like street dance, break dancing and Rapping and DJ skills.

We also provide special graffiti art activities including ones where we graffiti mural a bedroom or play room.

These fun party activities can also work with adult parties and for corporate events.

They usually last 1 ½ to 2hrs and cost as little as £225.00 so why not give it a go?

Why not contact us via email (info@nugenteducation.co.uk) our website web-form or call one of our friendly team on 0845 481 1920 today!

The Julie Adams Stage School is a vibrant and well-established Stage school, open all year round. Classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Drama and Singing are offered for all ages. Little Stars classes are for ages 2½.

Ron and Julie, the principals, encourage students to take part in festivals, shows and competitions all over the country, which adds to their performing experience. Many students have had film and modelling contracts and have performed at the London Palladium.

StageAbility offers high-energy after-school drama and acting classes to girls and boys of all abilities aged 5 to 11 years and teenagers aged 12 to 16 years. Our fun-packed weekly classes run by experienced and enthusiastic tutors encourage creativity and help develop life skills as well as acting skills.

StageAbility is the perfect choice whether your child wants to improve their acting skills and perform or is looking to build confidence and self esteem.

HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS AND COURSES: We also run exciting and entertaining Easter holiday workshops and summer schools. Check out the website for current details.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES: Book a StageAbility birthday party and make your child's birthday one to remember. StageAbility offer ‘Dance Parties’ and ‘Action Parties’ which can be presented under a whole range of different themes at a venue of your choice.

Venues: Tilehurst, Wokingham, Burghfield and Lower Earley

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Summer

For full details call 01423 771138

Principal: Tracy Bentley MIDTA

At Parkfield Dance Centre we offer Ballroom, Latin, Disco, Cheerleading, Line Dancing and Salsa classes for children starting from the age of 2 years in purpose-built dance studios.

With a team of 7 enthusiastic teachers, all our classes are lively and fun ranging from beginners to advanced level. Exams taken in IDTA. All students take part in our annual in-house show.

Principal: Jill Bridger RAD Teach Dip., AISTD, MNATD

Classes in Hardwick, Cambourne, Caldecote and Cambridge.

Founded in 1988, the Jill Bridger School of Dance offers tuition in classical ballet, modern threatre dance, tap and natural movement for children from the age of two. Jill is registered with and accredited by the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), the Imperial Society (ISTD) and the National Association of Teachers of Dance (NATD).

The school timetable includes ‘Melody Movement©’ classes for children aged 2 to 4. This syllabus is carefully structured to develop creativity, musicality and co-ordination with an emphasis on expression and enjoyment through music and movement.

The school encourages all children to achieve their personal best, with options to participate in examinations, competitive dance festivals and school shows.

Classes in Cambourne, Cambridge, Trumpington, Hardwick and St Ives.

Email: jill@danceschool.biz

Principal: Debra Hemmings

We are a well established Performing Arts School and College with a team of highly qualified and dedicated staff.

We have a Funky Fit pre-school class for 2 year olds. From the age of 3, children progress into all areas of performing arts. We offer tuition in modern, ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, singing, drama and more. Classes in Dance go up to and include GCSE and A’Level standard.

We also offer full and part time singing and drama courses for 16+ as well as adult classes in dance and fitness. Classes held in a purpose built studio.

ENBS Juniors provides high quality weekly ballet classes for children from pre-school age. Open to all without audition, these classes focus on embedding strong ballet technique within a creative and fun atmosphere. At the end of each term there is an opportunity for family and friends to attend an open class and see their child's progression.

To guarantee a place, early booking is recommended as class sizes are strictly limited and applications are dealt with on a first come, first served basis.

If you would like to find out more please contact info@enbschool.org.uk or call 020 7376 7076.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-16.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Courses for Summer

For full details contact 020 8398 4709 or click on our website.

We offer a range of classes in the school for you to have a go at. All our classes are ongoing and are for beginners, intermediates and advanced dancers, so there is something for everyone and every age.

If your child is aged between 3 and 8 then they will love our Ready Steady Dance Class on a Saturday morning between 9.30-10.15am. We do a bit of everything including, ballroom and latin, cheerleading and freestyle and the children work towards rosettes that they take every three months. They are then awarded a certificate and a sash for them to collect their rosettes on. All our classes are on a pay as you go scheme so you don’t have to sign up in advance.

Our Saturday programme for children over 8 is a great way to learn a wide range of different dance styles. From 10.15 - 3.00pm we offer several different classes, (see timetable for more information), including Salsa, Ballroom, Latin, Freestyle, Musical Theatre and Street/Hip Hop. You can do as many or as little as you like so you can come to one class or all of them! And the more you come to the less you pay for each session. In these classes we also work towards medal tests every three months, when the child is awarded a medal and certificate. All our classes are on a pay as you go scheme so you don’t have to sign up in advance.

Principal: Cynthia Coatts BA (Hons) LLAM
Registered Teacher of The Royal Academy of Dance

Classes and private lessons in Speech, Drama, Ballet, Tap and Modern Dance.

Children and older students prepared for professional auditions, examinations, festivals etc.

Studio in Coulsdon, Surrey.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Easter & Summer
• Fun Birthday Parties

Launching in Chippenham in September 2013.

For full details contact 07861 391598 or click on our websites.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18.
• 20 years of stretching imaginations.
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building.
• Stagecoach: Training for Life.
• Holiday Workshops & Courses for Summer.

Call Stagecoach Camberley now on 020 8892 5177 or click on our website.

Established since 1994, Top Hat Stage School is a part time performing arts school and agency for children and young adults aged 4 to 17 years of age. Over 500 students attend each week to be taught drama, singing and dance (both Tap & Jazz). No matter what level of experience or talent your child has – Top Hat accepts every child giving each and every one a moment to shine on stage and giving them stage experiences that will help boost their confidence and self discipline.

WEEKEND STAGE SCHOOLS: Children aged 4 and 5 years attend a 2-hour session where they discover the delights of the performing arts in an informal, but safe and caring environment. Children aged 6 – 17 years attend a 3-hour session.

AGENCY: Top Talent Agency represents Top Hat students for professional work in the West End and Television Commercials as well as films and modelling jobs, an ex pupil is Rupert Grint. Join Top Hat and your child could take their talents to a more professional level. www.toptalentagency.co.uk

WEEKEND STAGE SCHOOL LOCATIONS: Potters Bar, Welwyn, Stevenage, St. Albans & Hertford

STREET DANCE CLASSES available in Potters Bar and St Albans. See our website for full details.

Happy Feet Dance School was formed in 1989 offering dance tuition to pupils ranging from 2½ to over 60!

There are children's classes in ballet, tap, modern/disco - also special adult classes in tap dance. Classes are held at Hillside Community Centre, Stowmarket on Mondays and Wednesdays and Ringshall Primary School on Tuesday evenings.

Each child is valued individually and encouraged to achieve to their highest potential. We give frequent performances at charity events and large shows are held regularly. Regular examination sessions are held with an excellent record of results.

Happy Feet Dance School is registered with the International Dance Teachers Association which is recognised by the Department of Education.

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-16
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
  
• Summer Workshops
  

For full details call 0845 0780805 or click on our website.

Principal: Yasmin Taylor - Dip RBS TTC, ARAD, AISTD, Graduate Ballet Rambert.

We offer classes in R.A.D Ballet, I.S.T.D Modern and Tap. Special nursery classes in ballet for 3 years + on Thursday and Saturdays.

We hold yearly choreography competitions and on alternate years we produce a school show. Examinations, Competition and festival work are available at the discretion of the principal.

Classes held at Brookfield School, Brook Lane, Sarisbury Green, Southampton.

Fax: (01489) 559892
E-mail: yasmin_taylor@hotmail.com

Principal: Hazelle Cleaver TFI DTA, AISTD, FMIDAA (Adjudicator, Examiner)

Hazelle Stage School has been established for 40 years.

A fully qualified team offer Tap, Ballet, Aerobics, Modern and Jazz classes for children from the age of 3.

Classes are small, maximum 15 children. Many pupils move into careers in the theatre and TV.

We also supply a huge range of dance wear from a single item for beginners to a complete wardrobe for a stage show. Made-to-measure service available. Please log onto our website to view some of our range, we offer mail order.

Venue: Birmingham

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The Hackett-Kyne Academy is the ideal place for people to improve their coordination and also learn how to connect with the lively music as they dance.

Classes are fun and exciting as well as challenging and rewarding for those that aim for the competitive levels.

We take children from 4 years old, however, we do take younger and it is best to talk to Tara Hackett or Natalie Kyne regarding ability and what class would suit them.

Adults are also encouraged to keep fit with us and we have a number of adult classes available. See our website for a timetable.

Throughout the year we aim to:

• Help dancers achieve personal goals.
• Create a stage show with lively choreography.
• Hold a class feis, introducing new dancers to competition.
• Dance at exhibitions.
• Enter dancers into feisanna around the country/World
• Enter dancers for their grades.

Attending the Hackett-Kyne Academy can improve confidence, self-esteem and fitness levels. Everyone here is very friendly and encouraging.

For details on our class times call Tara: +44 (0)7859 911 457 or Natalie: +44 (0)7780 792 203

Locations: Gillingham, Maidstone,Bexley, Sidcup, Rainham and Hextable.

We offer tuition in all theatre subjects, including Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatrecraft, Freestyle, Gymnastic dance, from beginners to advanced levels. Pupils are taught in the International Dance Teacher's Association Syllabus and take examinations on a regular basis. We also offer tuition in festival work and perform several shows and pantomimes throughout the year, both amateur and professional. Children can begin from aged 3 years and it's never too late to start!!!

Classes take place at the Windmill Community Centre and Winyates Green Meeting Rooms, Redditch.

We are a regional centre for R.A.D. and I.S.T.D. examinations and offer a wide range of lessons starting from nursery aged children through to adults.

Ballet - Jazz - Tap - Disco - National - Greek - Modern - Line Dancing - Drama - Singing

Nursery classes for 3+ for Ballet and Tap are held on Saturday mornings.

Classes held at Thornhill, Bitterne, Romsey, Halterworth and Valley Park.

Fax: (023) 8045 2986

The First, the Largest and still the Best!

• Singing, Dance and Drama for boys and girls aged 4-18
• 20 years of stretching imaginations
• More than 12 million hours of confidence building
• Stagecoach: Training for Life
• Holiday Courses for Summer

Call Stagecoach Fareham and Hedge End now on 023 8046 5006 or click on our websites.