Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance Studio in Cheltenham
Established in 1997, Coady Dance Studios has become a cornerstone of dance education in Cheltenham and beyond. Our mission is to provide accessible, high-energy dance instruction for children aged 3 and above, as well as adults, fostering both technical skill and creative expression. With classes spanning 13 dance styles including breakdance, contemporary, and hip hop, we cater to recreational learners and competitive performers alike. Our team of DBS-checked instructors holds nationally recognised qualifications in safeguarding, first aid, and specialised dance disciplines.Operating across six locations in Gloucestershire, we combine local community engagement with international competition success, evidenced by our world championship titles. Through structured class progressions and performance opportunities, we nurture confidence, physical fitness, and artistic development in a supportive environment. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our long-standing reputation and the generations of students who continue to benefit from our programmes.
Services
Street Dance
Breakdance Training
Contemporary Dance
Hip Hop Classes
Commercial Dance
House Dance
Lockin
Poppin
Krumping
Voguing
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 26+ years of professional dance instruction experience
- Our DBS-checked instructors hold specialist qualifications in 13 dance styles
- We provide competitive training with world championship success record
- We operate across six conveniently located Gloucestershire venues
- Our structured progression system supports all skill levels
What people say
Best dance school ever
Amazing people and teachers
Brilliant memories
Brings out the best
Dedication shown in performances
Services
Street Dance
Our Street Dance classes combine technical precision with creative expression. Instructors teach foundational moves and freestyle techniques across multiple urban styles. Classes cater to all ages and abilities, from preschool beginners to advanced competitors preparing for national events.
Breakdance
Breakdance instruction focuses on core elements including toprock, downrock, freezes, and power moves. With instructors boasting 20+ years' experience and international competition success, students receive expert guidance from foundational skills to competitive performance levels.
Contemporary
Contemporary dance classes blend technical discipline with artistic freedom. Our 'Chilled Contemporary' sessions develop fluid movement, floor work, and expressive storytelling. Classes incorporate both structured choreography and improvisational elements to develop versatile dance capabilities.
Commercial Dance
Commercial dance training focuses on styles seen in music videos and pop performances. Students learn choreography combining hip hop, jazz, and street elements. Classes develop performance quality, musicality, and stage presence for aspiring professional dancers.
Competitive Training
Our competitive training programme develops elite performers through squad-based instruction. World champion instructors coach teams in choreography, synchronisation, and battle techniques. Squads regularly compete nationally, with multiple championship titles to our name.
People
Nikki Coady
Principal
Founder of Coady Dance Studios with 27 years' experience. Nationally recognised aerobics coach and qualified street dance instructor. Oversees all studio operations and instructor training programmes.
Amie Brookes
Street Dance Instructor
Teaching since 2004 with specialist expertise in urban dance styles. Branch manager for Charlton Kings location. Focuses on developing students' creative expression through structured technique training.
Donna Wiltshire
Adult Dance Instructor
Instructor since 2004 with particular expertise in adult dance education. Manages Cleeve and Prestbury branches. Specialises in making dance accessible to all ages while maintaining technical standards.
Georgina Matthews
Street Dance Champion
2015 World Street Dance Champion with 12 years' teaching experience. Trains competition squads and leads advanced classes. Focuses on developing performance quality and technical precision in students.
Rachel Ainslie
Ballet & Tap Instructor
Classically trained dancer with Laine Theatre Arts qualification. Brings professional performance experience to structured ballet and tap instruction. Develops students' technical foundation and stagecraft skills.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer 13 styles including street dance, breakdance, contemporary, hip hop, house, lockin, poppin, krumping, voguing, and commercial dance.
What age groups do you cater for?
We teach children from age 3 through to adults, with specific class structures for preschoolers, school years 1-7, and adult learners.
Are your instructors qualified?
All instructors are DBS checked, hold first aid certificates, and have completed safeguarding training. Many are competition-winning specialists in their dance styles.
Do you offer competitive training?
Yes, we have multiple competition squads with world championship success. Our instructors include former champions who coach students in battle techniques and performance skills.
Where are your studios located?
We operate across six locations in Gloucestershire: Brockworth, Charlton Kings, Cleeve, Hatherley, Prestbury, and Reddings community centres.
