Panthera Dance

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Your Premier Dance School in Salisbury

Panthera Dance Company is a dynamic and inclusive dance education provider based in Salisbury and South Wilts. Founded with a mission to make dance accessible to all ages and abilities, we offer a comprehensive programme spanning street dance, contemporary, musical theatre, ballet, jazz, modern, pole fitness, aerial hoop, heels, tap, yoga, and pilates. Our principals, Hatti Dawson and Anya Dawson, bring extensive industry experience, having worked with Wiltshire Creative on major productions like The Tempest and Sleeping Beauty.

We emphasize technical excellence through continual professional development with top-tier coaches while fostering creativity and self-expression. Our community engagement includes partnerships with local schools, charity initiatives like Children's Chance, and award-winning crew competitions. Recognized with the Wiltshire Life Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2020, we combine artistic innovation with business excellence to create a supportive dance family that unites through movement.

Services

Street Dance Contemporary Dance Musical Theatre Technical Classes Yoga & Pilates Crew Training Private Tuition Wedding Dances Party Hire Dancewear Retail

Highlights and features

We offer 20+ dance styles taught by West End-experienced instructors
Our principals collaborate with Wiltshire Creative on professional productions
We provide flexible pricing options and charity-funded dance opportunities
Award-winning crews compete nationally in contemporary and street dance
Our technical classes combine ballet, jazz and modern fundamentals

What people say

Outstanding teaching Creative freedom Community focus Professional connections Inclusive environment

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Street Dance

Rooted in Hip Hop culture, our street dance classes teach diverse urban styles from breaking to contemporary street forms. Students develop rhythm, coordination and improvisation skills while learning choreography from industry professionals with West End experience. Ideal for ages 5+ seeking creative expression through dynamic movement.

Contemporary Dance

Our contemporary dance programme focuses on expressive movement, floor work and technical versatility. Classes emphasize emotional storytelling through fluid motion while building strength and flexibility. Students gain performance experience through annual productions and competition opportunities with our award-winning crews.

Musical Theatre

Learn authentic West End choreography combining jazz, tap and character dance. Our musical theatre classes prepare students for stage performance with integrated singing and acting techniques. Participants benefit from industry connections through collaborations with local theatre productions and professional directors.

Technical Classes

Structured ballet, jazz and modern technique classes build core proficiency for dancers aged 3+. Our graded syllabus develops proper form, posture and musicality while preparing students for advanced training. Classes follow ISTD exam frameworks with 96% pass rates in recent assessments.

Crew Training

Competitive crews train in contemporary and street styles for national competitions. Our award-winning programme includes strength conditioning, group choreography and performance psychology. Members gain stage experience through local events and our annual summer academy productions at Salisbury Playhouse.

People

Hatti Dawson

Principal & Owner

Award-winning choreographer with West End production experience. Assistant Director for Salisbury Pantomime and Movement Supervisor for Salisbury International Arts Festival. Holds 96% teaching exam score while leading company creative direction.

Anya Dawson

Assistant Principal

Final-year dance student achieving 88-96% teaching exam scores. Assisting with summer academy planning while managing student mentor schemes. Graduating July 2025 with London performance experience at Shaw Theatre.

Jerry Dawson

Managing Director

Business strategist overseeing company operations. Coordinates studio management and production logistics while maintaining financial oversight for sustainable growth.

Questions

What dance styles do you teach?

We offer street dance, contemporary, musical theatre, ballet, jazz, modern, pole fitness, aerial hoop, heels, tap, yoga and pilates for ages 3+.

Do you have performance opportunities?

Yes! We provide crew competitions, summer academy shows, and collaborations with Wiltshire Creative and Salisbury Playhouse productions.

Are there options for beginners?

Our 5-class taster sessions allow new students to explore different styles before committing to full courses.

Do you offer financial assistance?

We partner with Children's Chance charity to provide funded dance opportunities for disadvantaged youth in Salisbury.

What dancewear do you sell?

Our retail range includes branded apparel from £13–£45.80, featuring hoodies, joggers, sportswear and performance costumes with seasonal collections.

How qualified are your instructors?

Our team holds 88-96% teaching exam scores with West End experience. Principals work professionally as choreographers and assistant directors.

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Jameel Ahmert

Nov 09, 2021 Report

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Alice Richardson

Nov 03, 2021 Report

My daughter loved her trial session there today. she's only 7 and I was impressed by how well the team looked after her.

Carol Druce

Sep 06, 2021 Report

Panthera has a beautiful, modern studio - with air con! - and a friendly welcome. Cold rinks were set out ready for us and hot drinks available too. We had a jive workshop as part of a hen do. It was so much fun and we learnt a lot too. At the end, our efforts were videoed,(optional), and sent to us that day as a memento.

Joanna Lengiewicz

May 24, 2021 Report

Great dance company, with real family values. All of the teachers are outstanding and so welcoming, no matter your skills level. It's a wonderful place to be with skilled teachers, and I cannot wait to see them grow and open the new studio!

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May 15, 2021 Report

I cannot recommend Panthera enough as a dance academy. Hattie, Anya & all the other instructors are just brilliant with the students. Making them feel appreciated & confident in their expression through Dance. For the parents there is a great waiting area with Tea & coffee available served by the Director Jerry who will take care of any questions you have during the lessons whilst watching the classes live on the big screen TV.
Joining the academy is like joining one big happy family where everyone is made to feel important & appreciated. Any prospective student will thrive under the instruction

Sarah Duff

Jan 23, 2020 Report

Excellent new dancing school with a great range of different dances for all ages. Excellent new up to date studio with excellent facilities.
Hattie and the other members of the Panthers family are amazing. My 14 year old jade loves it.

Jack Payne

Dec 21, 2019 Report

I was very nervous about having my first dance lesson but I ended up being so glad that I took the leap of faith at Panthera! I felt relaxed the entire time and even got a cuppa made for me! Hatti and Jerry have created a wonderful set up and I couldn't recommend it more highly; the facilities and people are great and I'm definitely going back!