About Us
Our mission to make Dance accessible for all
The Dance Academy was created in 1998, in 2015 we became a Community Interest Company (CIC).
This enables us to keep fees as low as possible and access grants and funding to help support dancers in their training.
Teachers
Wendy Baker is the Principal of the school and Senior teacher.
Fully qualified with the IDTA
Fellowship Freestyle, Diploma level 4 Ballet, Associate Ballroom, Latin,
Country and Western, Rock 'n' Roll,
Dance exercise diploma & Dance Cirque
Wendy also holds a BA Hons Degree in Dance Professional Development and a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care.
Emily Baker; Professional Dancer, graduate Laban 2021 & Dance Cirque
Charlie Dyball; Professional Dancer, graduate Chichester 2022 & Dance Cirque
Jessica Hunt; Associate Freestyle
Jess Shoesmith; Dance Cirque teacher
Studio Hire
We have a large sports hall 19m x 10m and a smaller studio with mirrors and sprung floor 10m x 4m. Hire is from £10 per hour
Please email our call regarding availability and booking
What do you want to learn?
Starting from the 11th September
FREESTYLE
Where every dancer can be themselves!
Freedom to express and develop own choreography and style.
Fun, energetic and fast paced classes
Opportunities to become a member of the ADFP Freestyle competitive squad
BALLET
IDTA syllabus Ballet not as you would expect.
Enjoy the love and technique of Ballet without the stereotypical approach
CONTEMPORARY MODERN JAZZ
IDTA syllabus taught in dynamic and enjoyable setting allowing everyone to access this style
ACRO
Learn the basics of Acro and develop your skills as you progress. Perfect additional class for dancers.
Learn to do handstands, cartwheels, walkovers, aerials and more
