From 18 months, Saturday mornings
Parent & toddler classes
A gentle first taste of dance with a grown-up alongside. Music, movement and lots of smiles; it is always a lot of fun.
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Dance classes in Willenhall for ages 18 months to 19
Eight styles, taught through the IDTA syllabus in our purpose-built studio. Whether your child wants to make friends, build confidence or train for a career in dance, there’s a class for them.
Our dance styles
IDTA graded exams
Ballet classes
The foundation for every other style. Posture, poise, musicality and strength, taught through the IDTA ballet syllabus.
For advanced ballet students
Pointe classes
When a ballet dancer is strong and ready, Kate guides them safely onto pointe work.
IDTA graded exams
Tap classes
Rhythm, timing and musicality, with plenty of noise. A favourite with younger dancers.
IDTA graded exams
Modern jazz classes
High-energy kicks, leaps and turns that build stamina, flexibility and stage confidence.
Older students
Contemporary classes
Expressive, grounded movement and floor work that lets dancers tell a story.
Children and teens
Commercial street classes
The routines you see in music videos and on tour. Sharp, fun and great for confidence.
Supports every style
Acro, conditioning & flexibility classes
Strength, balance and safe flexibility training that lifts every other class.
Classes named after ballet greats
Every class group at the Academy carries the name of a legendary dancer or ballet. Your child moves up through the groups as they grow in age, skill and confidence.
- Petipa
- Balanchine
- Fonteyn
- Coppélia
- Nureyev
- Diaghilev
- Nijinsky
- Inters
- Seniors
IDTA exams
Graded exams with a worldwide recognised board, taken throughout the year.
School shows
Every dancer gets to perform in our shows and fundraising events.
Three festival teams
Competing in Tamworth, Birmingham, Walsall, Wrekin and at Can You Dance.
Solos, duets & trios
Dancers who want more can enter individual and small-group competitions.
Class questions
What dance classes do you teach in Willenhall?
We teach ballet, pointe, tap, modern jazz, contemporary, acro, conditioning and flexibility, commercial street and a parent and toddler class, following the IDTA syllabus.
How are classes grouped?
Classes are grouped by age and ability and named after ballet greats, such as Petipa, Balanchine, Fonteyn and Coppélia for younger dancers, through to Inters and Seniors. Kate will place your child in the right group.
What will my child need to wear?
Each class has a set uniform. You can see the full list on our uniform page. For a trial class, comfortable clothes your child can move in are fine. Ask us when you book.
How do the festival teams work?
Our three festival teams are for dancers with a particular desire to compete or who are thinking about a career in dance. Teams compete at local festivals through the year and at Can You Dance in Nottingham.
Ready for their first class?
Classes for ages 18 months to 19 years at our studio on Morgan Close, Willenhall. Tell us a little about your dancer and Kate will find the right class for them.
