Leap Dance Midlands
Children’s Dance Classes in Anslow, near Burton On Trent, Melbourne, Willington and Tutbury.
Ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre and acrobatic children’s dance lessons.
Welcome to Leap children’s dance classes and Ballet Be Fit Midlands adult dance lessons.
We are a supportive and inclusive dance school with Royal Academy of Dance ballet, ISTD tap, modern, musical theatre and Acrobatic Arts acro lessons in Anslow, Melbourne (coming soon), Tutbury and Willington.
Find out more about our toddler class here (1-3 years), our preschool dance classes here (age 2.5-4), learn all about our ballet, tap, modern, musical theatre and acrobatic dance lessons for Primary children (4-6 years) here, our Junior classes here (age 7-9) and our Intermediate dance classes ( age 9+) here.
“We focus on offering high quality classes in a friendly, supportive and nurturing environment.”
Our children’s classes include Royal Academy of Dance ballet and ISTD tap, modern, jazz and musical theatre and acrobatic dance by Acrobatic Arts. We follow the syllabus of the RAD and ISTD Tap and Modern, the world’s most influential and respected dance organisations, known for their professional standards and high quality teaching. Our acrobatic classes follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus and we are an Acrobatic Arts certified studio.
We also offer creative themed classes, workshops and choreography to develop the children’s performance, self confidence and expression.
Our Adult dance classes include Ballet Be Fit and are a unique exercise class inspired by ballet all on zoom so everyone can access them wherever they are. Our adult ballet is taught by a Silver Swans licensee and a Royal Academy of Dance Qualified Teacher. To find out more or book a trial for our adult classes click here.
We want people of all ages and abilities to enjoy dance as we believe that ‘Dance is for everyone’
As we are a new school we have beginners dance classes, so if your child has always wanted to try dancing, they will be welcomed to our classes.
We enjoy teaching boys and girls in all of our classes and actively encourage boys to join our classes so if you have a boy who is looking for dance lessons, do get in touch. We promise to give you a warm welcome.
We also have a class just for toddlers and their grown ups called Little Leapers. It’s a fun, interactive and engaging dance, music and movement class designed especially for toddlers and young children and their grown ups. Find out more here.
Dance classes for children in Anslow, Melbourne, Willington & Tutbury (near Burton on Trent and Derby)
Safe Supportive High Quality Teaching
We teach a range of dance styles at our dance and performing arts school to create confident dancers with an extensive repertoire of dance skills.
What classes do we teach?
We have classes for toddlers and their grown ups in our Little Leapers classes plus Preschool classes, Primary and Junior classes in Willington in Derbyshire and Anslow and Tutbury in Staffordshire.
Age 0-4 years
Little Leapers
We have a Toddler class called Little Leapers. Plus preschool ballet, creative dance and tap classes.
Little Leapers is for children aged 1, 2 and 3 with their grown up and is a fun and friendly class that is an introduction to the joys of dance, music and song. This gives you the perfect opportunity to bond with your child whilst getting fit and meeting new parents and grandparents.
To find out more about our Little Leapers class, click here.
Preschool Classes
These classes for children ready to join in without their grown up. This is a creative movement class, usually from aged 2.5- 3 upwards. This class gives your child an introduction to the movements that develop into dance steps. This class uses props, themes and imaginative dance to develop your child’s imagination, creativity and confidence.
To find out all about our Preschool classes, click here
Age 4-6 years
Primary Class
Our Primary class is for children aged 4-6 years and includes ballet, tap and modern dance. We also have an acrobatics class the children can join.
Our Primary class is for children in reception and year 1 and includes ballet, tap and modern dance. The Primary class includes ballet and tap following the Royal Academy of Dance and ISTD syllabus with free creative modern dance. This class allows the children to learn a range of dance styles including ballet, tap, and modern developing technical skills, confidence and creativity in dance. As well as exam work we do lots of creative free work and workshops within our classes to inspire and develop your child’s imagination.
We also have an acrobatics class the children can join, we follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, the world’s most trusted acrodance syllabus. Acrodance includes stretching and flexibility, balancing, limbering and tumbling.
We have a Musical Theatre class the children can join in which includes drama, singing and modern dance. It’s an all round Performing Arts class which develops their self-confidence and performance skills.
To find out all about our Primary classes, click here.
Age 7-9 years
Our Junior and Intermediate classes include ballet, tap, modern and musical theatre. We also have an acrobatics class.
Junior Class 7+
The Junior class is for children aged 7 and above, usually from year 2 upwards. We continue to follow the exam syllabus of the RAD and ISTD dance organisations. The Junior classes are a combination class including ballet, tap, modern, character and musical theatre. This allows the children to experience a range of different dance styles and is designed to allow them to perform with confidence and creativity. As well as exam work we do lots of creative free work and workshops within our classes to inspire and develop your child’s imagination and ability to learn and try new choreography.
There is also an acrobatics class for this age group. We follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, the world’s most trusted acrodance syllabus. It includes flexibility, balance and tumbling and complements many other dance styles.
We have a Musical Theatre class the children can join in which includes drama, singing and modern dance. It’s an all round Performing Arts class which develops their self-confidence and performance skills.
To find out all about our Junior classes, click here.
Intermediate Classes 9+
Our newest class for our oldest dancers usually aged 9 and above. We focus on more advanced dance syllabus and technique. The class includes RAD ballet and ISTD tap and modern and is suitable for children aged 9 and above. This class is a combination class and includes ballet, tap, modern, character and musical theatre. The class includes an introduction to different modern dance styles including street, lyrical and contemporary dance. This allows the children to experience a range of different dance styles and is designed to allow them to develop their self confidence and performance skills.
We also have an acrobatics class the children can join, we follow the Acrobatic Arts syllabus, the world’s most trusted acrodance syllabus. Acrodance includes stretching and flexibility, balancing, limbering and tumbling.
We have a Musical Theatre class the children can join in which includes drama, singing and modern dance. It’s an all round Performing Arts class which develops their self-confidence and performance skills.
To find out all about our Intermediate classes, click here
Unsure which dance style to choose for your child?
To learn more about all of the dance styles we teach, please click here or email us at anytime.
To see our Anslow classes, click here
To see our Willington classes, click here
To see our Tutbury classes, click here
To see our Little Leapers class in Willington, please click here
To find out more about our Melbourne classes, click here.
Adult Dance Classes
Our adult dance classes are online and are a fun dance workout with a friendly and supportive group. Our classes are taught by an accredited Ballet Be Fit Instructor, Silver Swans Teacher and RAD Qualified Teacher.
Our adult’s classes include Adult Ballet and Ballet Be Fit Midlands- an exercise class inspired by ballet, all on zoom so everyone can access them wherever they are. Ballet Be Fit helps improve posture, balance, coordination and fitness levels. It consists of barre work, cardio and strengthening and conditioning exercises in a safe and supportive environment. Ballet Be Fit Midlands is a Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) accredited programme.
We also teach Adult Ballet which is taught by a Silver Swans licensed Teacher and a Royal Academy of Dance Qualified Teacher. Our ballet class is designed just for adults. It’s for beginners who have always wanted to try ballet as well as adults who have danced before and want to return to ballet and dance. The class includes ballet steps and movements including barre work, port de bras, short classical sequences.
All of our classes are friendly, supportive and encouraging inclusive class. Using Royal Academy of Dance technique and syllabus with free creative choreography. Taught by an RAD qualified dance teacher, known and recognised internationally for its professional standards.
So if you are looking for online adult dance and Ballet Fitness classes, do get in touch. To find out more about our adult classes click here.
Children’s Classes
We have classes for children from age one upwards in Willington in Derbyshire and Anslow and Tutbury in Staffordshire. So if you are looking for kid’s dance lesson in Willington, Anslow or Tutbury, do get in touch. Find out more about our dance studio.
Our children’s dance classes are in Anslow and Tutbury in East Staffordshire serving the communities of Anslow, Tutbury, Stretton and Burton on Trent. Our children’s classes in Willington in Derbyshire serving the communities of Foston, Hilton, Etwall, Burnaston, Mickelover, Littleover, Radbourne, Fauld, Church Broughton, Sutton on the Hill, Scropton, Marston on Dove, Rolleston on Dove, Boylestone, Draycott in the Clay, Beam Hill and Eggington in South Derbyshire.
Adult’s Classes
Our adult’s classes include Adult Ballet and Ballet Be Fit Midlands- an exercise class inspired by ballet, all on zoom so everyone can access them wherever they are.
The Adult Ballet is taught by a Silver Swans licensee and a Royal Academy of Dance Qualified Teacher.
Ballet Be Fit Midlands is a Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) accredited programme.
So if you are looking for online adult dance and Ballet Fitness classes, do get in touch. To find out more about our adult classes click here.
“She loved it and can’t wait to come back next week. Thank you so much for making her feel so comfortable and welcome!”
“She really loved it and is already counting down the days until the next class.”
I asked how she got on and if she liked it, her reply was “I didn’t like it, I loved it!”
It’s such a lovely class, very calm and welcoming feel 🙂
He absolutely loved it and has been telling us all about it all day so we’ll definitely be back next weekend.”
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