Business Details
21 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Academy in Worksop
Established in 2005, Donna Pressley Dance Academy has built upon over three decades of expertise in the dance industry. Our founder, Donna Pressley, began her journey at a young age, progressing through formal performing arts training to become a nationally recognised professional dancer before transitioning into teaching. With a legacy of excellence inherited from the Mayfield School of Dancing, we specialise in delivering high-quality instruction across ballet, tap, modern, acrobatics, and street dance. Our team of experienced instructors, including Michelle Noble and Laura Palmer, prioritises creating a welcoming environment where students of all ages develop technical proficiency and confidence.We actively contribute to local cultural life through choreography for theatre productions while maintaining a strong reputation for fostering a supportive, family-like atmosphere. Our commitment to accessible dance education is reflected in flexible class scheduling, including weekday evenings and Saturday sessions, ensuring opportunities for both recreational and dedicated learners.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Modern
Acrobatics
Street Dance
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer classes for all ages from 2.5 years upwards
- Our instructors have decades of combined professional dance experience
- We provide evening and Saturday class options
- We specialise in multiple dance disciplines including acrobatics
- Our academy has maintained a family-friendly reputation since 2005
What people say
Welcoming and friendly
Excellent personal service
Family-like atmosphere
Confidence building
Amazing opportunities
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet instruction follows traditional techniques while encouraging creative expression. Students develop posture, grace, and technical precision through structured lessons suitable for beginners to advanced dancers. Regular performance opportunities build confidence and stage presence.
Tap Dance
Tap classes focus on developing rhythm, coordination, and musicality. Using purpose-built facilities, we teach both traditional and modern tap styles to children and adults in a lively, engaging environment.
Acrobatics
Our acrobatic dance programme combines technical skill with performance artistry. Certified instructors ensure safe progression through flexibility training, tumbling, and dance integration for ages 5+.
Modern Dance
Modern dance classes develop expressive movement techniques and choreographic creativity. Students explore various contemporary styles while building strength, flexibility and performance confidence.
Street Dance
Street dance sessions teach current urban styles in a fun, energetic atmosphere. Our qualified instructors break down complex moves while encouraging individual expression within structured routines for all skill levels.
People
Donna Pressley
Founder & Lead Instructor
With over 30 years in dance, Donna transitioned from professional performance to teaching. She established the academy in 2005, specialising in multiple dance styles and choreography for local productions.
Michelle Noble
Dance Instructor
Experienced teacher delivering engaging classes across various dance disciplines. Focuses on technical development while maintaining student enjoyment and motivation.
Laura Palmer
Dance Instructor
Qualified instructor specialising in early years dance education. Creates welcoming environments for young children to explore movement and develop foundational skills.
Questions
What age groups do you accept?
We teach from age 2.5 years upwards with classes specifically designed for different developmental stages.
Do you offer adult dance classes?
Yes, we provide evening adult tap classes and welcome dancers of all ages.
What dance styles are available?
We offer ballet, tap, modern, acrobatics, and street dance instruction across all skill levels.
Are performance opportunities available?
Yes, students participate in local shows and pantomimes with choreography by our experienced team.
What are your class schedules?
Classes run weekday evenings with additional Saturday sessions for flexible attendance options.
How do I book lessons?
Contact us directly via phone at 077477 868 51 to arrange your first class booking.
