With the rise in popularity of television shows such as ‘The X-Factor’ and ‘Britain’s Got
Talent’, more and more children dream of a future in the performing arts. There is no
shortage of opportunities to get them started in Kent, and a good number of classes
offer top quality professional coaching. Check out those listed below, and as they say,
“Break a leg!
There are more places to visit, which would be of interest for children as well as adults,
in the box to the right. Don’t forget to check out the other Kent for Children pages too,
for plenty more ideas of ways to keep your children occupied!
shortage of opportunities to get them started in Kent, and a good number of classes
offer top quality professional coaching. Check out those listed below, and as they say,
“Break a leg!
There are more places to visit, which would be of interest for children as well as adults,
in the box to the right. Don’t forget to check out the other Kent for Children pages too,
for plenty more ideas of ways to keep your children occupied!
KEY TO MAP
1. Showbiz Academy
2. The National Youth Ballet
3. Cascade Dance
4. Broadway Academy of Dance
5. Medway Cheerleading and Dance Academy
6. The Bluebell School of Dance
7. Performance Academy of Theatre Arts
8. Splinters Dance School
9. Jaycee Academy of Dance
10. L.A. Dance Academy
11. Ruth McInnes School of Dancing
12. Stagecoach
13. Dance Imagination
1. Showbiz Academy
2. The National Youth Ballet
3. Cascade Dance
4. Broadway Academy of Dance
5. Medway Cheerleading and Dance Academy
6. The Bluebell School of Dance
7. Performance Academy of Theatre Arts
8. Splinters Dance School
9. Jaycee Academy of Dance
10. L.A. Dance Academy
11. Ruth McInnes School of Dancing
12. Stagecoach
13. Dance Imagination
Showbiz Academy
Tel: 01233 650045
One of the southeast’s premier performing arts schools, with
classes in Folkestone, Ashford, & Kingsnorth.
Excellent success rate for pupils gaining professional roles, on
stage and TV. Covers all aspects of singing dancing, and acting,
with professional qualified teachers. Very friendly, welcoming,
and fun. Regular top quality shows in which all pupils take part.
Patrons: TV Star Paul O’Grady & BBC Radio Personality Trevor
Claringbold.
See our feature on the Showbiz Academy - CLICK HERE
See advert below for full details.
Tel: 01233 650045
One of the southeast’s premier performing arts schools, with
classes in Folkestone, Ashford, & Kingsnorth.
Excellent success rate for pupils gaining professional roles, on
stage and TV. Covers all aspects of singing dancing, and acting,
with professional qualified teachers. Very friendly, welcoming,
and fun. Regular top quality shows in which all pupils take part.
Patrons: TV Star Paul O’Grady & BBC Radio Personality Trevor
Claringbold.
See our feature on the Showbiz Academy -
See advert below for full details.
National Youth Ballet, The
Tel: 01732 864781
Wintersell Farm, Dwelly Lane, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6QD
Cascade Dance
Tel: 01892 615 543
Tunbridge Wells: Sherwood Park Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rustalll: The Zone Unit, nr Rusthall library, Rusthall, Kent
Other locations available - click HERE for more.
Cascade provide dance activities for children and young people in the South East, offering a variety
of events and performances that are accessible to everyone. Although primarily a contemporary
company, Cascade also offers a range of dance styles through their classes and performances, which
include ballet, jazz, physical theatre, street and hiphop.
Broadway Academy of Dance & The Party House
Tel: 01634 682862
Broadway Studios, Lordswood Leisure Centre, Chatham, ME5 8YE
Dance classes available every night of the week, including ballet, tap, musical theatre, freestyle and
street dance. Students can take part in IDTA examinations and annual stage shows. Principal is fully
qualified and classes are fun and friendly with focus on the word fun. Call for more information or see
the website.
Medway Cheerleading and Dance Academy
Tel 01634 302385
19 Phoenix Road, Chatham, ME5 8SU
Cheerleading, ballet, tap, theatre craft and freestlye/street dancing. Competitions for cheerleading
optional. IDTA exams for all subjects optional. IDTA qualified and a registered BCA coach.
The Bluebell School of Dance
Tel: 01634 666489
10 Kit Hill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9EU
Dance school established over 28 years. Syllabus includes Russian ballet, tap and modern from 3 years
of age. Classes held in venues around the Walderslade area. Children are prepared for examinations,
festivals and shows.
Performance Academy of Theatre Arts
Tel: 01634 353191
52 Ferrier Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9JL
An IDTA qualified School offering training in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft & Musical Theatre.
Classes are available from 3yr old upwards. Pupils are given the opportunity to take examinations in all
subjects.
Splinters Dance School
Tel: 01634 578733
113 Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DX
Jaycee Academy of Dance
Tel: 07949275960
The Brook Theatre, Chatham, ME1 1YW
JayCee Academy is a small I.S.D.T school, with over 20 years of teaching in a fun family environment.
Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street, open to all ages. Those students who take part in 3
or more classes will benefit from discounted rates.
L.A. Dance Academy
Tel: 01634 314377
12, Willis House, Hoopers Road, Rochester, ME1 1YH
I.D.T.A Dance training in Classical Ballet, Street, Freestyle, Tap, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft.
Classes available from 2 years of age, and from beginners to professional level. Examinations for all
Levels, and taking part in Festival Competitions, shows, displays etc.
Ruth McInnes School of Dancing
Tel: 01634 314209
51 Waterside Lane, Gillingham, ME7 2SE
RAD BAllet, tap & Jazz classes
Stagecoach
Tel: 01342 892225
Maidstone: The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ
Tunbridge Wells: St Gregorys Comprehensive School, Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL
Click HERE for more
Dance Imagination
Tel: 01622 695400
48 Wheeler, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UA
Classes for all ages, abilities & styles including Street Style Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet Tap, Jazz, Musical
theatre plus others including Belly dancing & Contemporary. Friendly teachers, a great atmosphere
and quality choreographers. Learn to dance for fun & with confidence.
Prima Stage School
Tel: 01732 844415
Prima Stage School has been established in Maidstone and Larkfield since 1990 and is now based at
the Invicta Dance Studios in the Larkfield Leisure Centre, with branch classes at the Kings Hill Centre,
West Malling. A good all-round theatre dance education with qualified teachers of all !.D.T.A. Grades
and medals from 3 years to professional artist. I.D.T.A. grade syllabus dance classes in Ballet, Tap,
Contemporary, Theatrecraft and Modern Jazz. Also singing and LAMDA Drama. Click HERE for more.
Impact Dance and Cheer
Tel: 07710 566827
Various locations around the Canterbury Area
A range of dance styles include Ballroom and Latin, Freestyle, Street, Rock’n’Roll, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and
Cheerleading, using studios in Sturry, Canterbury and Ashford during a varied weekly timetable. All
members of the teaching team are qualified, experienced, insured & CRB checked. Click HERE for more.
Stage Antics
Tel: 07985-232768
With branches at Faversham, Herne Bay and Ashford, Stage Antics is a new stage school providing
exciting, fun and imaginative training in the performing arts. It operates during term time for 3 hours
each week and is open to children and young adults between the ages of six and eighteen. Students
are divided into three age groups of mixed ability and Stage Antics provides training in drama, dance
and singing. Click HERE for more.
Theatretrain
Tel: 01992 577977
Classes in Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Canterbury, and Tunbridge Wells.
Theatretrain provides Professional Training in the Performing Arts for young people aged 6 - 18.
Working as a team the weekly drama, dance and singing classes are fun, build confidence and develop
the imagination. They provide opportunities for pupils to perform in local, regional and West End shows.
The classes of acting, singing and dancing are taught in age groups 6-9, 9-12 and 13-18. They have
high expectations of pupils and ask for energy, enthusiasm and commitment in the work. Teachers are
experienced professionals chosen for their experience and enthusiasm. Click HERE for more.
Belles Stage School
Classes in the Herne Bay area.
The school teaches professional dance and drama to students aged 2.5 years and up. Students are
encouraged to audition for local Pantomimes. The school has an enviable rate of success with several
students performing at local shows in Canterbury and Folkestone each year. Styles include Ballet, Tap,
Freestyle, Cheer/PomPom, modern, plus drama and singing. Click HERE for more
Tel: 01732 864781
Wintersell Farm, Dwelly Lane, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6QD
Cascade Dance
Tel: 01892 615 543
Tunbridge Wells: Sherwood Park Primary School, Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rustalll: The Zone Unit, nr Rusthall library, Rusthall, Kent
Other locations available -
of events and performances that are accessible to everyone. Although primarily a contemporary
company, Cascade also offers a range of dance styles through their classes and performances, which
include ballet, jazz, physical theatre, street and hiphop.
Broadway Academy of Dance & The Party House
Tel: 01634 682862
Broadway Studios, Lordswood Leisure Centre, Chatham, ME5 8YE
Dance classes available every night of the week, including ballet, tap, musical theatre, freestyle and
street dance. Students can take part in IDTA examinations and annual stage shows. Principal is fully
qualified and classes are fun and friendly with focus on the word fun. Call for more information or see
the website.
Medway Cheerleading and Dance Academy
Tel 01634 302385
19 Phoenix Road, Chatham, ME5 8SU
Cheerleading, ballet, tap, theatre craft and freestlye/street dancing. Competitions for cheerleading
optional. IDTA exams for all subjects optional. IDTA qualified and a registered BCA coach.
The Bluebell School of Dance
Tel: 01634 666489
10 Kit Hill Avenue, Chatham, ME5 9EU
Dance school established over 28 years. Syllabus includes Russian ballet, tap and modern from 3 years
of age. Classes held in venues around the Walderslade area. Children are prepared for examinations,
festivals and shows.
Performance Academy of Theatre Arts
Tel: 01634 353191
52 Ferrier Close, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 9JL
An IDTA qualified School offering training in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Theatre Craft & Musical Theatre.
Classes are available from 3yr old upwards. Pupils are given the opportunity to take examinations in all
subjects.
Splinters Dance School
Tel: 01634 578733
113 Woodlands Road, Gillingham, ME7 2DX
Jaycee Academy of Dance
Tel: 07949275960
The Brook Theatre, Chatham, ME1 1YW
JayCee Academy is a small I.S.D.T school, with over 20 years of teaching in a fun family environment.
Classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz and Street, open to all ages. Those students who take part in 3
or more classes will benefit from discounted rates.
L.A. Dance Academy
Tel: 01634 314377
12, Willis House, Hoopers Road, Rochester, ME1 1YH
I.D.T.A Dance training in Classical Ballet, Street, Freestyle, Tap, Modern Jazz and Theatre Craft.
Classes available from 2 years of age, and from beginners to professional level. Examinations for all
Levels, and taking part in Festival Competitions, shows, displays etc.
Ruth McInnes School of Dancing
Tel: 01634 314209
51 Waterside Lane, Gillingham, ME7 2SE
RAD BAllet, tap & Jazz classes
Stagecoach
Tel: 01342 892225
Maidstone: The Discovery School, Discovery Drive, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4GJ
Tunbridge Wells: St Gregorys Comprehensive School, Reynolds Lane, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9XL
Click HERE for more
Dance Imagination
Tel: 01622 695400
48 Wheeler, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1UA
Classes for all ages, abilities & styles including Street Style Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet Tap, Jazz, Musical
theatre plus others including Belly dancing & Contemporary. Friendly teachers, a great atmosphere
and quality choreographers. Learn to dance for fun & with confidence.
Prima Stage School
Tel: 01732 844415
Prima Stage School has been established in Maidstone and Larkfield since 1990 and is now based at
the Invicta Dance Studios in the Larkfield Leisure Centre, with branch classes at the Kings Hill Centre,
West Malling. A good all-
Contemporary, Theatrecraft and Modern Jazz. Also singing and LAMDA Drama. Click HERE for more.
Impact Dance and Cheer
Tel: 07710 566827
Various locations around the Canterbury Area
A range of dance styles include Ballroom and Latin, Freestyle, Street, Rock’n’Roll, Ballet, Tap, Jazz and
Cheerleading, using studios in Sturry, Canterbury and Ashford during a varied weekly timetable. All
members of the teaching team are qualified, experienced, insured & CRB checked. Click HERE for more.
Stage Antics
Tel: 07985-
exciting, fun and imaginative training in the performing arts. It operates during term time for 3 hours
each week and is open to children and young adults between the ages of six and eighteen. Students
are divided into three age groups of mixed ability and Stage Antics provides training in drama, dance
and singing. Click HERE for more.
Theatretrain
Tel: 01992 577977
Classes in Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Canterbury, and Tunbridge Wells.
Theatretrain provides Professional Training in the Performing Arts for young people aged 6 -
the imagination. They provide opportunities for pupils to perform in local, regional and West End shows.
The classes of acting, singing and dancing are taught in age groups 6-
experienced professionals chosen for their experience and enthusiasm. Click HERE for more.
Belles Stage School
Classes in the Herne Bay area.
The school teaches professional dance and drama to students aged 2.5 years and up. Students are
encouraged to audition for local Pantomimes. The school has an enviable rate of success with several
students performing at local shows in Canterbury and Folkestone each year. Styles include Ballet, Tap,
Freestyle, Cheer/PomPom, modern, plus drama and singing. Click HERE for more
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