Get an overview of all the opportunities at Leap Dance Midlands, from expert teaching and accredited exams to performances, community events, and special workshops for all ages.
Discover the exciting shows, community events, and special occasions where our dancers showcase their talents.
Our Classes
Leap Dance Midlands offers Ballet Be Fit classes for adults and Pure Ballet and Tap classes for adults.
Leap Dance Midlands also offers Children’s dance classes, including RAD ballet, ISTD modern, tap and musical theatre and I-Path Theatre with Acrobatic Arts acrobatic dance.
Children’s Classes
Leap Dance Midlands Children’s classes include a range of dance styles. The toddler and grown up classes include dance and musical movement. The younger children’s class are themed to inspire the children’s imaginations and creativity. The older children’s classes include a range of dance styles including ballet, modern, tap and musical theatre and acrobatics. The classes combine examination work with free choreography which develops the children’s sense of performance and self-confidence.
Taught by a taught by a qualified Royal Academy of Dance teacher. Classes are in Hilton and Melbourne in South Derbyshire and Anslow and Tutbury in East Staffordshire.
Leap Holiday Club
We run fun and engaging holiday clubs during the school holidays at venues across Derbyshire and Staffordshire. Our clubs are packed with a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, dance, drama and themed days inspired by children’s favourite characters such as Moana, Barbie and Lilo & Stitch.
Suitable for children aged 4+ (Reception and above), our clubs provide a safe, friendly and exciting environment to keep children active, creative and happy during the holidays.
See our Club page here and out Facebook Club page to find out more.
Exams
We work towards examinations in ballet, modern, tap, acrobatics and musical theatre. The exams are accredited and provide UCAS points (that count toward University). Exams are encouraged as they allow the children to show the hard work they have put in and measure their progress, but not compulsory.
Dance Shows
All Leap Dance students have the opportunity to take part in our school shows and demonstrations, giving every child the chance to showcase their progress and celebrate their achievements. We also hold class demonstrations and tests throughout the year, allowing dancers to build confidence and share the skills they have been working hard to develop.
Performance Group
We are proud to offer a Performance Group, which is open to all dancers who would like even more opportunities to perform and enjoy performing at local fêtes, carnivals and community events, helping them gain valuable performance experience, grow in confidence and develop a strong sense of teamwork and belonging.
As a dance school, we love being part of our local community and regularly take part in events that allow our dancers to share their love of dance while building lasting memories and friendships.
Workshops
We include free creative work and themed sessions in our classes which encourages and develops a sense of performance, creativity and musicality for all our students.
We are always keen to introduce new dance styles including street dance, lyrical and contemporary dance so that all our students are well rounded performers. We also have guest teachers and workshops that offer students to try a range of new and current dance trends.
Our commitment to ongoing training and improvement has led to us becoming a Rosina Andrews Registered Studio and we have enjoyed offering the Leap Workshop to our children. To find out more about the Rosina Andrews method here: The results are amazing!
Adult’s Classes
Ballet be fit
Ballet Be Fit is a fitness class inspired by ballet. It includes a warm up, barre work, muscular conditioning exercises including the arms and upper body as well as leg and lower body toning exercises. It finishes with stretching and relaxation exercises which means it is also beneficial for overall well-being.
It is a low impact exercise class which means it is suitable for people with health issues as it allows them to participate safely and carefully.
Adult Ballet and Tap
We also offer Pure Ballet classes and Adult Tap dance specifically designed for adults. We follow the technique of the RAD but in a safe and supportive environment where everyone is welcomed and encouraged to blossom and learn ballet steps and choreography. In our tap classes we use fun choreography to upbeat music as well as broadway songs to make it an enjoyable class.
“Loving my ballet class with Elaine. These are fab classes to work on flexibility and strength whilst having fun at the same time. Elaine is so welcoming and makes you feel relaxed whilst taking a class. Highly recommended.“
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