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Not only is dancing so much fun, there’s a long list of other benefits too, including: making friends, getting fit, improving confidence, reducing stress and providing a creative outlet.
Luckily in York we are completely spoilt for choice when it comes to dance class options, there’s such a variety of dance styles and with classes running throughout the week at various times and locations, there’s bound to be a class to suit.
Have a scroll through the options and get in touch directly with the dance school who can advise you further about getting involved!
Irish dancing helps your children build confidence and improve their coordination. Our classes are a great way to make friends, keep fit and most important of all to us is that your children enjoy it!
The Field Academy is registered with An Coimisiun Le Rinci Gaelacha, the largest governing body of Irish Dancing. Classes are taught by Andrea Field ADCRG and Katie Leaf TCRG.
Classes are held on:
Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm, Orchard Park Community Centre, Badger Paddock, Huntington
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 at York RI, New Lane Holgate
Saturdays 9.00am-11.00am, Foxwood Community Centre
T: 07896 943798
E: katie.leaf.tcrg@gmail.com
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Just Dance York is a friendly , professional freestyle and street dance school based in Heworth York. We are fully open and ready to welcome members old and new!
We currently run several classes per week for all ages and abilities.
On a Monday we have mixed classes for all ages starting with infants as young as 3 right up until teens aged 18. Classes are grouped with ages and kept small for great teacher contact. Tuesdays we have boys break and street dance also at Heworth hall Melrosegate. Infants 4.15-4.55pm and juniors 5-5.40pm. These lessons are fun and very energetic , they focus on learning new routines and being an all boys dance class – very popular!!
Classes are very reasonably priced at £4.50 per lesson. We are fully qualified and insured.
Lessons follow a fun but structured format and we regularly work towards shows and exams. We have space to accept a few new members this year so please get in touch if you have any queries.
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T: 07538723010
E: justdanceyork@gmail.com
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Children’s Classes:
Mondays in Elvington Village Hall: Juniors Freestyle 4-4.45pm, Seniors Freestyle 5-5.45pm, Stretch Class for 6+ 5.45-6.30pm, Tweens & Teens Freestyle 6.30-7.15pm.
Tuesdays in Wressle Village Hall: Juniors 4-4.45pm, Seniors 4.45-5.30pm.
Tuesdays at John Jeffrey Community Pavilion in Wigginton:
Private Adult class 7.15-8.15pm, please contact us for more details, thank you.
Thursdays at St Mary’s Church Hall in Haxby:
3.45-4.30pm Juniors, 4.45-5.30pm Seniors.
Thursdays in Elvington Village Hall: 5-5.45pm Juniors Acro, 6-6.45pm Seniors & Teens Acro.
Fridays in Melbourne Village Hall: 4-4.45pm Cheer Dance for ages 4-12 (grouped accordingly)
We also have a competition squad and offer examination, competitive and performance opportunities too.
Adult Fitness (11+):
Mondays in Elvington Village Hall: Dance-Based Fitness 7.30-8.30pm
Tuesdays in Dunnington Reading Rooms: Ramp It Up (Calm it Down on first of each month) 8-9pm
Wednesdays in Elvington Village Hall: Work It 6.30-7.30pm
Wednesdays in North Duffield (private class so please contact):
Dance-Based Fitness 8-9pm
Memberships available and Online Channel launching soon!
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T: 07800 865214
E: admin@evolutiondance.net
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At York Stage School we believe a strong technique is what takes a performer from being good to being great.
To compliment our award-winning Stage School classes we also offer a range of dance classes with work as an addition to our weekly Acting and Singing classes.
These classes are open to all children, whether they attend York Stage School already or not, and are designed for those who wish to develop their technique in the key dance disciplines of Ballet, Jazz and Tap.
Classes will involve a range of exercises to develop a strong technique in the relevant discipline which will be put into practise in small sections of choreography as part of the class. Students will work towards small workshop based presentations to parents at the end of term.
Professional dancers and choreographers will lead the sessions, Emily Taylor leads our jazz and tap classes whilst Danielle Mullan-Hill leads our ballet classes.
These one hour Ballet/Jazz/Tap classes run from our studios at Theatre@41 Monkgate.
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T: 07584048030
E: info@yorkstageschool.com
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York Dance Works offer fun and friendly dance classes near the centre of York, with qualified and ex-industry professional teachers helping everyone reach their full potential, for a dance career, or a lifelong hobby or even to train to be a dance teacher.
We offer dance classes for children and adults, and all ages and abilities are welcome, we have regular examination sessions with the IDTA and we love to perform so take every opportunity to be on stage !
Start your dance journey now in Ballet, Tap, Freestyle Jazz, Ballroom and Street. First class is free !
At Derwent Danceworks we have a wide range of classes in all theatre dance subjects, from Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Freestyle, Street, Acro, Contemporary and Musical Theatre. Whether you are a beginner looking for a new hobby and to make friends, or an advanced dancer needing audition training, we will provide high standard fun tuition!
We have classes at Knavesmire Primary School, Thorganby Village Hall, Wheldrake Village Hall and Escrick Village Hall. Our in-house Derwent Dance Company provides lots of opportunities for keen dancers and we hold regular performances. Classes start from age 2, with lots on offer for children of all ages and even some adult sessions! Students can also pursue Grades and Medals with the IDTA.
Free trials for all new students – contact us to find out more! Teachers are all qualified, DBS checked, first aid and safeguarding trained.
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T: 07985687807
E: derwentdanceworks@hotmail.com
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Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance (YRAD) was founded by Principal Kerry Whitfield in 2013, and her passion for the arts gives the students at YRAD an encouraging platform to be their best. Kerry is a former professional dancer who trained and works with both The Royal Ballet School and The Royal Academy of Dance.
The school offers a vast array of classes for children to learn and develop in the performing arts industry. Classes are fun, inclusive, inspirational and gives students a strong work ethic and discipline. They use a holistic approach that is student centered, plus offer examinations and stage performances. YRAD have an enthusiastic and supportive team of skilled professionals at their core, plus they invite external pros for workshops and Masterclasses.
YRAD was chosen to be affiliated with The London Ballet Company, and children also have the opportunity to audition for their affiliated Children’s Talent agency. Both of these give students many wonderful opportunities in theatre, TV and film.
Dance styles include Acro, Ballet, Commercial, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, Tap and Zumba.
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T: 07891004850
E: info@yrad.co.uk
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Perform with Emma Bassett Dance Act and Sing classes prides itself on building a child’s confidence and improving their self-esteem for their everyday lives, as well as learning new skills in Dance Acting and Singing for the stage.
Emma Bassett owner and teacher of Perform says…
“Since an early age I have participated in all aspects of the Performing arts. My passion led me to train at a London University gaining a BA HONS Degree in Dance/performing arts. After graduating I gained my P.G.C.E qualification and set up my own performing arts school in York. Alongside this I got the job as dance teacher at York College where I have taught over a variety of courses such as A level dance, Musical theatre and Acting. I set up and was course leader of the ‘BTEC Extended Diploma in dance’ course which was the first one in the Country. From this my students went on and became extremely successful gaining places in top dance schools and universities such as London theatre school, Masters, Middlesex and LIPA, to name only a few.
My Perform classes are held in the dance studio at York college and venues at Copmanthorpe and Bishopthorpe. I put on regular shows held at the York Joseph Rowntrees theatre every year. The children I teach absolutely love performing in our shows and come off stage “buzzing” wanting to do it all over again.”
Please get in touch to arrange a free trial for your child:
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T: 07720717858
E: emma@performyork.co.uk
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Jazzy J’s Dance Academy is based in Acomb, York at our new purpose-designed dance studio. We teach over 200 students across 61 different classes from ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary and musical theatre. We teach all ages, from baby ballet up to adult classes.
“We strive to bring out the very best in every student, delivering excellence in dance teaching in a warm, fun and friendly environment.”
Jess Meredith is Jazzy’s J’s dance principal. Jess trained at the London College of Dance gaining a BA (Hons) in Dance alongside her ISTD qualifications and was awarded for her outstanding teaching practice. Jess launched Jazzy J’s Dance Academy in 2012 and since then our dance school has seen rapid growth. Jess is proud mum to 3 girls, all of whom have caught the dancing bug too! Jess teaches various classes alongside her team of wonderful fellow dance teachers.
We’re delighted to have opened the doors to our brand new purpose designed dance studios in Acomb in 2021. With two individual studios with mirrors and ballet barres, changing rooms and kitchen facilities, it’s the ideal space for us to run all of our dance classes.
We pride ourselves in being an inclusive dance school we do not run specific SEN class’s but we do welcome children with SEN to any of our lessons and we adapt support and are flexible for any of our pupils who need it. We also specialise in helping children who struggle to acess school, we have availability for class’s during the day for children who are home educated and or are unable to acess school. We can run 1.1 lessons or small group lesson’s during the day time.
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T: 01904 931270
E: hello@jazzyjs.co.uk
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Mama’s Got Moves is not only the home of York’s one and only baby-wearing dance class. But also the home of Salsa Caleña in York AND Burlesque classes.
Mama’s Got Moves babywearing dance class is a fun babywearing class aimed at all parents or carers. It’s a chance to meet like-minded people, dance to some fun tunes where we alternate weeks of 90’s/2000’s to Latin vibes. And the best part is you need no experience, can be a complete novice, and still accomplish a new dance routine by the end of each class.
Wednesday 11.30-12.30 Acomb Methodist Church
Thursday 11.30 -12.30
Burlesque- monthly burlesque and cocktail classes for all those ladies who are ready to let their hair down and their sexy out.
Salsa With Sita- Wednesday night Salsa Classes check the website for the current location
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T:07737 654628
E: info@mamasgotmoves.com
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INSTAGRAM – Salsa / Burlesque
The Patricia Veale School of Dance was founded by Patricia Veale in the 1960’s in Acomb, York. It recently moved to PV Dance at The Mount School York. Dalton Terrace Patricia worked hard with all her passion and dedication to gain the reputation she still has to this day. Kelly Clarey is the daughter of the late Patricia Veale. She is now the owner and principal teacher of the dance school in York and continues to maintain the well known reputation of her mother. Kelly is a former professional dancer and tutor for the Royal Academy of Dance.
Taster session for all classes – Open for bookings.
🩰🩰🩰 If you run a dance class or school in York and you want to be included, just contact us : emily@mumbler.co.uk 🩰🩰🩰
