Business Details
27 Years
experience
Trusted Dance Classes for Children in St Helens
Established in 1999, we have dedicated ourselves to nurturing young talent through comprehensive dance education in St Helens. Our academy provides structured training across ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acro, contemporary, and commercial dance styles, alongside drama and singing classes. Our purpose-built studio, housed in a converted church, offers a supportive environment where students develop technical proficiency and performance confidence. With a 100% pass rate in RAD and ISTD examinations, we prioritise individual growth while maintaining rigorous professional standards.Regular performances at prestigious venues like St Helens Theatre Royal and Liverpool Empire Theatre showcase our students' progress. Our team of qualified instructors, including RAD mentors and industry professionals, combines decades of experience with ongoing professional development to deliver exceptional tuition. We foster lifelong friendships and a family-like atmosphere, ensuring each child receives personalised attention to maximise their potential in a fun, inclusive setting.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance
Modern Dance
Jazz Classes
Acro Dance
Contemporary Dance
Commercial Dance
Drama Classes
Singing Lessons
Studio Hire
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Established since 1999 with 25 years of dance education expertise
- Qualified RAD mentors and ISTD-certified instructors
- 100% pass rate in professional dance examinations
- Purpose-built studio in a converted church with full facilities
- Regular performances at prestigious regional theatres
Associations and certifications
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
What people say
Supportive environment
Professional instructors
Confidence growth
Performance opportunities
100% exam success
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Royal Academy of Dance-certified ballet classes develop technical precision and grace. Students progress from foundational positions to advanced pointe work through structured syllabi. Regular examinations ensure measurable skill development while fostering artistic expression and musicality.
Tap Dance
ISTD-accredited tap classes focus on rhythm creation and footwork complexity. Students master syncopation, improvisation, and musical interpretation through graded syllabi that combine technical drills with creative performance elements.
Modern Dance
Modern dance tuition blends technical training with expressive movement. Classes develop spatial awareness, dynamic control, and choreographic creativity through ISTD-recognised syllabi that incorporate lyrical and jazz influences.
Drama Classes
Professional drama instruction covers script analysis, improvisation, and physical theatre techniques. Students explore character development and performance skills through practical exercises and ensemble work, preparing for stage presentations.
Singing Lessons
Group singing classes develop pitch control, breath support, and stage presence. Students practice solo and ensemble repertoire while learning vocal health techniques and performance interpretation under qualified instructors.
People
Deborah Clayton
Director
Founder with 25+ years' experience, trained at Moor Park Dance Centre. Holds advanced RAD/ISTD qualifications, former Syd Lawrence Orchestra dancer, and RAD mentor for teacher training programmes.
Rebecca Taylor
Dance Teacher
BA Dance graduate with Acrobatic Arts certification. Specialises in children's mental health and special educational needs, teaching RAD ballet and ISTD modern/tap up to grade 8 level.
Charlotte Barton
Dance Instructor
Trained at DLAD and Centre Pointe Vocational College. ISTD DDE qualified in ballet/tap/modern, Progressing Ballet Technique instructor, and RAD Silver Swans licensee with advanced teaching credentials.
Nicole
Performing Arts Teacher
Musical theatre specialist with BA Honours and PGCE qualifications. Former Disneyland Paris performer and NODA award winner, teaching singing and drama classes with industry expertise.
Dominic Gore
Commercial Dance Teacher
Professional dancer with Royal Caribbean and Matthew Bourne's company. Trained at Merseyside Dance & Drama Centre, teaching commercial styles with West End and cruise ship performance experience.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer ballet, tap, modern, jazz, acro, contemporary, commercial, drama, and musical theatre classes for ages 3+ with RAD/ISTD syllabi.
Do you hold dance examinations?
Yes, we conduct RAD and ISTD examinations from pre-primary to advanced levels with a 100% pass rate since opening in 1999.
Can adults join classes?
Our primary focus is children's dance education, though we occasionally offer adult workshops and Silver Swans ballet classes for mature students.
Are performance opportunities available?
Students perform biennially at St Helens Theatre Royal plus Liverpool Empire and Brindley Theatre shows, with regular in-studio presentations.
Is your studio accessible?
Our St Helens facility has changing areas, mirrors, and barres. Located near public transport with short-stay parking available on Hardshaw Street.
Do you offer trial classes?
We provide free taster sessions for ballet/tap combination classes for 3-5 year olds to experience our teaching environment.
