Dance Classes in York for Primary School Age Children (4-12) including Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Modern, Street and much more.
Dive into the world of rhythm, movement, and fun with our Capoeira Kids Classes in York!
Join us every Monday from 4:30-5:30 PM at St. Joseph’s Church in Clifton and every Wednesday from 4:30-5:30 PM at SK studios in Layerthorpe for an exciting adventure that combines playfulness with skill-building. Classes are open to ages 5-10.
Get ready for a world of laughter, learning, and movement that will leave your child buzzing with energy.
All skill levels are not just welcome but encouraged, as we foster a community where every child can shine and express themselves through the art of Capoeira.
Let your kids dance, play, and connect with the spirit of Capoeira.
Derwent Danceworks was established in 2009 by IDTA qualified Principal Miss Kate Womersley. We hold classes in Thorganby, Wheldrake, Escrick, at Knavesmire Primary School (South Bank, York) and others too! We give generous family and multi-class discounts and always offer free trial lessons.
Our timetable includes Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Freestyle, Contemporary, Streetdance, Acro, Musical Theatre and more. Beginners are always welcome, and we have lots to challenge the most passionate and capable dancers. Always inclusive, we develop confidence in class and in performance, building friendships and skills as we go.
Our team of 3 qualified teachers are First Aid trained, DBS checked, experienced, and committed to the development of our students’ technique, confidence, and well-being. We follow the accredited IDTA syllabus, as well as the NATD Contemporary syllabus and Acrobatic Arts.
NEW FOR THIS TERM – PRESCHOOL ACRO CLASSES, STREETDANCE COMPETITION GROUP AND MORE CLASSES ADDED TO OUR WHELDRAKE AND KNAVESMIRE TIMETABLES!
To find out more, or to book your free trial, contact us on:
Evolution Dance and Fitness will keep you and your children moving, fit and motivated. We loved dancing and working out with you all online last year and had fab feedback so please come join our friendly community!
We’re running a huge variety of Dance and Fitness classes, for all ages and abilities, and hope to keep you physically and mentally well.
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
Young Adults 8.15-9.30pm £5
*We also have a private adult class 7.15-8.15pm, please contact us for more details, thank you.*
Wednesdays in Elvington Village Hall
Fit Kids 4-4.45pm
Teen Fit 5-5.45pm
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:
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
Core Blast Six Week Course from 15/09 6-6.30pm
Work It 6.30-7.30pm
Wednesdays in North Duffield Village Hall
Dance-Based Fitness 8-9pm
Memberships available and Online Channel launching soon!
Would you like to be part of something amazing? At Fantasy Cheer and Dance Academy we offer Cheerleading and Dance classes from 4-years these are competition teams. We also have gymnastics from 3-years upwards.
Our head coach has over 14 years’ experience and also the Coach for Team England’s adaptive abilities pom team. We have a great team of coaches across all of the classes and our amazing junior coaches are all cheerleaders themselves.
Our classes run thought-out the week at the Vale of York Academy, we also have a team in Selby. You do not need any previous experience or skills our team of coaches will be there to support you and help teach you new skills. Everyone is welcome at Fantasy boys and girls and you can start at any age it’s never too late to start something new.
If you are looking for something after all our time in lockdown and would like more details please get in touch, we are happy to answer any questions you have or why not have a look at our social media pages.
Flex Dance are an established dance school in both Hull & Leeds for the last 14 years and are now coming to York! We offer musical theatre and street dance tuition to children from 4-11 years. Our company ethos is fitness, friends and fun and everyone is welcome at Flex Dance! Our classes help to build confidence and encourage creativity. We are non competitive and don’t do exams or competitions, we offer optional performances in local theatres which are again great for building confidence and for your children to showcase their hard work and achievements with friends and family. We have three classes now open in York!Tuesday @ Robert Wilkinson Academy 4:45-6:15pm
Wednesday @ Haxby Road Primary Academy 5-6:30pm
We offer a FREE trial class for your child to come along and try us out!
If you would like any more information or to book a trial message us on Facebook or via our website
Hot Tap Dance School was established over 21 years ago in Escrick, just south of York. We are a fun, friendly and inclusive school that offers many opportunities for our Dancers, during term time and at our popular holiday workshops.
Classes offered include Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance and Musical Theatre, and we have toddler dance classes for children as young as 2, and very popular adult Tap and Ballet classes (with no age limit!)
The school performs a Show every other year at the esteemed Chapman Theatre in Queen Margarets School in which all dancers are given the opportunity to perform, including the adults!
All our teachers are dedicated and professionally trained, and we offer regular examinations through the ISTD. We are very proud of our excellent exam success (100%) and we encourage our pupils to achieve through the QCA accredited exam structure, even to the level of earning UCAS points.
All new pupils are offered free taster sessions and discounts are offered to siblings – email for more information.
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.
The Patricia Veale School of Dance is one of the most established schools in York with an excellent reputation of producing highly trained dancers in classical ballet, jazz, contemporary, tap and modern dance.
We offer professional ballet classes to everyone, from pre-school 2.5yrs, children, teens and adults, to progress and develop skills in technique, knowledge and artistry. The first steps of a little ballerina starts right here with nurturing and careful training for young children that develops into many exciting years through a life of a dancer.
Situated in the heart of Acomb York in our own premises, with free parking. The school is a clean and safe environment with changing facilities, office and a fully equipped dance studio with ballet barres, mirrors, music system and a professional dance floor.
These unique, fun and exciting children’s ballet classes are created to nurture young children’s desire to dance and give inspiration to engage in their first little steps in dance.
With the use of props, imagery and enchanting music children are guided into a magical themed adventure packed with interactive exercises which gives children the ability to learn basic steps and techniques along with musicality that is required for a head start in dance, whilst having fun, developing confidence and interacting with other children to develop social skills.
The school encourages parents to take part in the younger classes so you can experience and become part of the children’s calm and inviting atmosphere.
6-8 Regent Buildings, York Road, Acomb, York YO26 4LT
Established since 2009, with dedicated, local and professional teachers.
Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where every student regardless of skill or ability can learn, gain confidence, improve and have fun while nurturing a love and respect for the art of dance. Whether you want to dance for fun, to keep fit or to pursue a professional career, SDA has the right class for you.
At affordable prices come and join the fun at Spotlight Dance Academy, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, age 16 months +. Choose to take part in annual showcases, awards and competitions we are the little dance school with BIG ambitions.
NEW PRE-SCHOOL CLASSES!
Me & My Acrobat, Thursday 9.30-10.15am, 16 months – 2yrs
Awesome Acrobats, Thursday 10.20-11.05am, 3-4 yrs
Mini Movers, Saturday 9-9.45am, 3+ yrs
Classes held at Green Lane Trading Estate, Clifton, York YO30 5PY
York Dance Works offer dance classes for children and adults and are currently taking on new students, for our fun and friendly classes, where you can learn new skills and make new friends.
We have Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Ballroom and Street dance classes for all ages and abilities.
We hold our classes at Fishergate in York.
Our teachers are qualified professionals and will pass on their knowledge and help you develop as a dancer.
We hold regular examination sessions through the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and we offer performing opportunities and the chance to be in our show.
Come for a free trial and start your dance journey with us !
York’s Award-Winning Stage School offering weekly Acting, Singing, Musical Theatre and Dance classes from our studios at Theatre@41, Monkgate.
Led by Principal, Nik Briggs, our tutors are all professionally trained and continue to work within the industry, meaning the training your child receives is up to date, relevant and of the highest standards. Alongside our Award-Winning Stage School classes we also offer LAMDA, Jazz, Ballet and Tap Dance classes.
YORKIE PUDS (0 – 3 YEARS)
Our structured and theme varying Baby and Toddler classes will immerse our youngest stars in a world of positive creativity that will help them develop the skills they need to truly rise.
TODDLER DANCE (18 MONTHS+)
We will introduce our Toddlers to the world of Ballet & Tap technique. starting off with Ballet before switching our shoes for the second half of the class, where we’ll be tapping our toes and immersing the children into a world of rhythm and sound.
KIDS DANCE (4-6 YEARS)
This class instills technique in our young dancers in a fun environment. Focusing on Ballet and Musical Theatre dance technique, students will be introduced to the fundamental elements of these disciplines through a range of exciting and engaging activities.
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. YRAD has an enthusiastic and supportive team of skilled professionals at their core, plus they invite external pros for Workshops / Masterclasses throughout the year. Children have the opportunity to audition for our affiliated Children’s Talent agency giving them a chance to be cast in Theatre, TV and Film.
Dance styles include Acro, Ballet, Commercial, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, Tap and Zumba.
Mention Mumbler for a free trial.
Over 20 years of experience.
Classes from 3 years to adult, beginner to advanced. You can choose from Ballet, Tap and Theatre Craft. Freestyle/Commercial Jazz, Cheer Leading and Contemporary, Ballet floor barre and Character classes. Adults can choose from a range of classes in Ballet, Tap, Burlesque Fit and Line Dancing.
All our classes are small, friendly and fun, first class is free for all new pupils.
Classes are held in the Leeman Road area, Poppleton and Lidgett Grove Methodist church, our lessons are competitively priced.
Pupils are given the opportunity to perform in our annual show at the Rowntree Theatre and we offer a full range of dance exams with the I.D.T.A.
This not only gives our pupils a wonderful sense of achievement but shows parents how their children are blossoming and improving in our warm friendly environment, where all children can grow and develop their motor skills and self-confidence while making new friends, learning new skills and developing a love of dance and musicality.
Blaze Dance York offer fun & friendly Street Dance Classes & Adults Modern (Commercial Fusion) in York.
Wednesdays:
Open Level Adults Street Dance 6:30-7:30pm
Improvers Level Adults Street Dance 7:30-8:30pm
Thursdays:
Under 18’s Street Dance 5:30-6:30pm
Open Level Adults Commercial 6:30-7:30pm
Melbourne Centre
T: 07916092261
Bolshee Young Creatives is a space for creative young people aged 8-14 to come together and make stuff happen! Working together with industry professionals to plan and put on dynamic and multidisciplinary performances and events in York.
Calling all young musicians, performers, dancers, drawers, DJs, technicians, writers, talkers and explorers. Let’s make some noise!
8-11’s Wednesdays 4.30pm – 6pm 11-14’s Wednesdays 6.15pm – 7.45pm at south Bank Social Club.
No experience necessary just curiosity and imagination!
T: 07771 806292
I am a dance school based in Huntington where fun is the 1st priority. We learn to dance while laughing and making new friends. I have classes for children and adults something for all.
Ages 3- Adult (at the moment the eldest is 73)
We offer cheerleading classes from reception upwards. Whether they have done gymnastics, dance or cheerleading before or if they are brand new to the sport… we welcome everyone!
We train on Thursdays at Burnholme Sports Centre, York.
Monthly fees, from £30
For more information contact Anna – 07507638804
Classical Ballet Coaching:
– 1:1 at home coaching for dancers to improve technique, strength & flexibility.
– Audition preparation classes for intensives and vocational training.
– Any age or previous experience welcome, classes are personalised to your needs.
– Encouraging & nurturing environment with a passionate teacher.
Call Philippa Gomez for more information
T: 07488540555
I believe in making exercise a fun and social experience for everyone. As an experienced dance instructor, I teach adults’ dance exercise (Thurs pm), adults’ stretch, kids’ jazz and kid’s street classes (Tues pm). Join me to experience the joy of dance and fitness like never before!
Find me on facebook or message on 07455 991664.
T: 07821 902702
We teach dance to infants, children and adults with passion. We are renowned for our multi award winning classes in RAD Classical Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance, Pointe Work etc.
Visit our website for more info.
Come along to the Field Academy of Irish Dancing. Taking ages 5+years.
Classes are held on:
Thursdays 6pm-7pm York RI, Acomb all abilities welcome.
Saturday 9-10am beginners 9-11am all abilities Foxwood Community Centre.
T: 07896 943798
A small, friendly dance school for children from 18 months – teenagers. Classes: ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance and Musical Theatre.
Classes run Monday to Saturday. Get in touch for times.
Venues are: Tang Hall Community Centre, Millthorpe School, The Raylor Centre (James st).
T: 07919 008078 (Katie Ventress)
We offer regular street, contemporary, lyrical & musical theatre dance classes from age 4yrs up to Adults in York. We also provide Dance in Education (School-based) & private wedding first dance tuition.
Orchard Park Community Centre, Huntington
T: 07886 440154
Northern Dance Academy
We offer a range of studio dance classes including ISTD syllabus Ballet, Tap & Modern for children (4 yrs +) at affordable prices. We also offer non syllabus classes including Contemporary dance for all ages as well as Adult Beginner, Improver & Advanced Ballet, Tap & Lyrical classes.
Venue Location: The Gateway Centre in Acomb, York. YO24 3BZ.
T: 07917 176418 (Sarah)
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.
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
T: 07720717858
