Business Details
Premier Dance Classes in Blackpool for All Ages
Established to nurture confidence and creativity through dance, Blackpool and Fylde Dance Academy provides comprehensive training for children aged 18 months and above. Our curriculum blends technical excellence with personal development, fostering a supportive community where students build lifelong skills. We prioritise age-appropriate instruction across ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatic dance, ensuring safe, engaging environments for all participants. With a focus on inclusivity, we cater to recreational and competitive aspirations while maintaining strong ties to local cultural institutions. Our experienced instructors deliver structured classes that enhance coordination, musicality, and teamwork, complemented by performance opportunities that celebrate student achievements.Through consistent emphasis on respect and mutual support, we create lasting connections between dancers and their families. Our commitment to quality education is reflected in our affiliation with recognised dance bodies and tailored choreography that aligns with students' developmental needs. Whether pursuing dance as a hobby or career path, participants benefit from our balanced approach combining technical mastery with joyful expression.
Services
Ballet Classes
Tap Dance
Jazz Dance
Acro Dance
Parent & Child Classes
Exam Preparation
Highlights and features
- We offer age-specific dance programs developed by industry experts
- Our instructors hold recognised dance teaching qualifications
- We provide performance opportunities for all skill levels
- Our curriculum combines technical training with creative expression
- We maintain small class sizes for personalised attention
Associations and certifications
- International Dance Rewards
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet instruction develops technical foundation, posture, and grace. Classes incorporate barre work, centre floor exercises, and across-the-floor combinations. Students gain discipline and body awareness while progressing through graded levels.
Acro Dance
Combines dance technique with acrobatic elements to build strength and flexibility. Classes include conditioning exercises and progressive skill development. Requires concurrent participation in other dance styles for balanced training.
Parent & Child Classes
Interactive dance sessions for 18-month-olds with caregivers. Focuses on sensory development through music and movement. Introduces fundamental dance concepts while encouraging parent-child bonding in a playful setting.
Jazz Dance
Dynamic jazz classes teach isolations, performance skills, and rhythmic patterns. Curriculum blends traditional jazz technique with contemporary styles. Emphasises musicality and expressive movement qualities.
Exam Preparation
Specialist training for students pursuing formal dance qualifications. Structured syllabus covering technical requirements and performance pieces. Includes preparation for assessments with recognised dance awarding bodies.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We offer classes for children aged 18 months and above, with specific programs for preschoolers, primary school ages, and young adults.
Do you offer trial classes?
Yes, we provide free trial classes so children can experience our dance programs before committing to regular attendance.
Are your instructors qualified?
All our dance instructors hold relevant teaching qualifications and have extensive experience in their specialist dance disciplines.
What dance styles are available?
We teach ballet, tap, jazz, and acrobatic dance, with additional opportunities for performance-focused training and creative movement sessions.
Do you participate in dance competitions?
We offer competitive dance pathways alongside recreational classes, with structured programs for students interested in competition performance.
How do you ensure child safety?
We maintain DBS-checked staff, supervised environments, and clear safeguarding policies to ensure all participants' safety during dance activities.
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Reviews (7)
Tony Pope
Jan 24, 2022
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Bafda is simply fantastic, the classes are well constnected and provide clear instructions in a fun and friendly environment. Emily and felicity attend Saturday dance and Thursday acro at BAFDA and absolutely love all of their classes. Miss Leanne’s teaching is second to none and both girls have made amazing progress under her tutelage. The older… girls who help also deserve a mention for the way they support and help to in instructed the younger pupils. The Christmas show, which rounds off the year is truly magical and gives the pupils great encouragement and experience of performing
Sarah Sumner
Jan 22, 2022
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Amazing dance school! Both my girls started at a very young age and have found it fun and not pushy in any way, although lots of opportunities to progress. Would highly recommend.
Lucinda Coughlan
Jan 22, 2022
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We love being part of the BAFDA family Miss Leanne is so dedicated she is kind, patient, talented and has brought my shy girl out of her shell. My girls love their dancing friends and I love being a dance mum!! 🥰💃
Tina Wenham
Jan 21, 2022
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My daughter has been attending classes at BAFDA for over 7 years and she thoroughly enjoys it and has achieved so much. Such a friendly amazing dance school an amazing teacher and fantastic students, can’t recommend it enough
Kate P.
Apr 26, 2021
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I would recommend Blackpool & Fylde Dance Academy to anyone looking for a happy and inclusive dance school for their child. Both of my daughters have been part of this dance school over a number of years and I am always impressed by Miss Leanne and her teams consistent commitment, dedication and kindness to all of the children. Throughout lock down dance lessons continued...a great source of fun exercise and stability for the children in uncertain times. Dance is celebrated here and no matter what your ability everyone is treated the same and encouraged to achieve and feel good about themselves
Clare Looker
Apr 16, 2021
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Positive:Communication,Professionalism,Quality,Value
This dance school is amazing - Miss Leanne and her dance family are brilliant. They have help my very shy girl come right out of her shell and even dancing on stage to a packed audience. My daughter has made many friends and loves dancing with them.
This dance school is amazing - Miss Leanne and her dance family are brilliant. They have help my very shy girl come right out of her shell and even dancing on stage to a packed audience. My daughter has made many friends and loves dancing with them.
Lilyblu Jorgenson
Apr 05, 2021
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I’ve been dancing with Miss Leanne since i was 3 and still love every minute of it and i’m now 13, very supporting and friendly environment of both the students and staff. I’ve progressed really well with Miss Leanne and over the past year there has been multiple online lessons during lockdown and constant support.
