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Our classes

Six styles, one big dance family

Dance classes for all abilities, from age 3 to 15. Whether your child dreams of the stage or just wants to move, make friends and have fun, there is a class that fits.

Minis

Ages 3 to 6

Gentle, playful first classes that build coordination, listening and confidence. Many of our minis are taking their very first steps in dance.

Juniors

Ages 6 to 12

Technique starts to build alongside the fun: proper training in each style, end-of-term performances and the chance to try new disciplines.

Pre-Teens and up

Ages 10 to 15

Stronger technique, sharper choreography and bigger performance opportunities, including invitation-only competition teams and open ballet.

A young dancer in a lilac dress performing an elegant backbend on stage

Grace, posture and strong foundations

Ballet

Ballet builds the technique behind every other style: balance, control, musicality and beautiful posture. Our junior ballet classes keep things warm and encouraging, while our invitation ballet class stretches older dancers who want to go further.

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A group of young dancers in light blue academy t-shirts laughing together in the studio

Energy, style and big smiles

Jazz

Jazz is where confidence gets loud. Upbeat music, dynamic routines and plenty of performance practice make jazz our most popular style for building stage presence and fitness.

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A young dancer in tap shoes balancing on one leg in class

Rhythm you can hear

Tap

Tap turns feet into instruments. It sharpens timing, coordination and musicality, and children love the noise! New tap classes are now running at Rhiwderin.

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Two dancers in blue lyrical dresses performing a lift on a darkened stage

Feeling in every movement

Lyrical

Lyrical blends ballet technique with emotional storytelling. Dancers learn to interpret music and express themselves, building maturity and artistry alongside flexibility and control.

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A line of dancers in blue sequin costumes striking a pose on stage

The styles you see on screen

Commercial

Commercial and street dance bring the energy of music videos to the studio. Sharp, current choreography that older children and pre-teens love, with plenty of room for personality.

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A cast of young dancers in costume acting out a theatrical scene on stage

Sing it, act it, dance it

Musical Theatre and Drama

Our musical theatre and drama classes combine dance, acting and performance skills. Perfect for confident characters and shy ones who surprise themselves, with themed workshops through the holidays.

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The little things

Personalised uniforms they are proud of

Once your child joins, our JLDA uniform (in mini blue or senior black, with their name on) helps them feel part of the team, at a price parents tell us is very reasonable.

Not sure which class fits?

Tell us your child's age and what they enjoy, and we will point you to the perfect first class. Or just book a free trial and see their face afterwards.