The Colchester School Of Dance

The Colchester School Of Dance, located in Colchester and serving the Colchester City Council area, offers a premier range of dance and performance training. Students benefit from diverse instruction provided by highly qualified and experienced tutors, including former professional dancers, ISTD certified teachers, Acrobatic Arts specialists, and university degree holders. This established after school club promotes creative expression through a wide array of styles, such as Ballet, Tap, Modern Theatre Dance, Acrobatic Arts, Commercial Dance, Body Conditioning, and Musical Theatre.

Additionally, LAMDA classes offer a comprehensive creative outlet by uniquely combining singing, acting, and dance, fostering well-rounded performers. Catering to students from age three to adults, The Colchester School Of Dance welcomes all abilities, from beginner to expert, ensuring suitable classes for everyone. Specific Junior (6-13 years) and Senior (14+) Musical Theatre classes are available, alongside mixed ability adult tap sessions, providing flexible options for diverse age groups and skill levels. Beyond physical skills, the school actively supports confidence building, with popular Musical Theatre classes providing an encouraging platform for children to develop performance skills and self-assurance.

Comprehensive skill development is a core focus, with rigorous training preparing many students to progress to colleges and successful professional careers as dancers and teachers. The school facilitates I.S.T.D. examinations at both graded and vocational levels, as well as LAMDA examinations, from primary to advanced. Classes like Acro provide physical conditioning akin to gymnastics, while Body Conditioning specifically targets strength, flexibility, and core development using limbering and Pilates-style exercises for enhanced physical fitness.

The Colchester School Of Dance prioritises a positive, safe, and welcoming learning environment. Experienced and friendly staff ensure children feel comfortable, creating an encouraging atmosphere for all dancers to learn and have fun. Commitment to well-being is further demonstrated through readily available risk assessments for both its Stanway and Earls Colne locations, ensuring a secure setting for all activities.

Founded in 1989 by Mrs Amanda Higbee, building on the legacy of the Ivy Baker Dance Schools, the institution has a rich history in Colchester dance education. Since 2004, the school has been expertly led by Principal Miss Jane Hansford, a former professional dancer and I.S.T.D. teacher.

For parents seeking quality childcare and engaging activities, The Colchester School Of Dance offers an exceptional opportunity for artistic growth and physical development within a nurturing community.