Our dance classes at Apollo Performance Academy are perfect for students who love to move, express themselves and perform. We focus on building strong, confident, and versatile dancers by nurturing creativity, technique and a true passion for dance. Each week, students explore choreography, flexibility, strength, and performance skills. From classic jazz and tap to street dance and musical theatre dance, our curriculum ensures dancers are well-rounded and explore their love for all dance styles!
We offer five dedicated groups:
LITTLE GROOVER classes for ages 3-5
MINI CLASSES for ages 6-8
JUNIOR CLASSES for ages 9-11
INTERMEDIATE CLASSES for ages 12-14
SENIOR DANCE for ages 15–18
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Classes are led by an experienced and inspiring teaching team who bring energy, creativity, and expert knowledge to every session. Our lessons are full of energy, creativity, and encouragement; designed to keep every dancer engaged, inspired, and always improving. Whether your child dances for pure joy, dreams of a career, or is just beginning to explore their potential, APA is a place where they’ll feel motivated, challenged, and right at home.
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CLASS INFORMATION
At APA, we offer a wide range of dance styles including ballet, tap, jazz, street dance and contemporary. Classes are thoughtfully grouped into Mini, Junior, Inter, and Senior levels to ensure age-appropriate development, tailored progression, and a strong sense of community within each group. We pride ourselves on offering affordable classes for everyone! Our dance sessions are £4.00 for 30mins, £4.50 for 45min and £5.50 for 60mins.
STAGE OPPORTUNITIES
We believe every dancer deserves their moment in the spotlight. From our exciting annual shows to our uplifting Day of Dance and opportunities to join our dynamic Festival Team, students have regular chances to perform, celebrate their progress, and share their passion with others. These experiences build confidence, spark ambition, and inspire a lifelong love of performing.
WE LOVE DANCE!
Our Dance sessions combine exceptional training with creativity, energy and fun to keep every dancer engaged, motivated, and inspired. Our unique approach blends discipline with imagination, ensuring every student feels challenged, supported and excited to grow. With vibrant routines, real performance opportunities and a warm, inclusive atmosphere, our dancers don’t just improve, they thrive. They leave each session buzzing with confidence, pride, and a love for dance that lasts a lifetime.
MINIS & JUNIORS | Mondays
Ballet for Minis (aged 6-8) and Juniors (aged 9-11). Grace, posture, and a touch of magic! Our Ballet classes follow the ISTD Imperial Ballet syllabus, mixing barre work, centre practice and imaginative floor sequences. Children build strength, poise and confidence while discovering the joy of moving like a dancer.
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Think rhythm, sparkle and happy feet! Our Tap for Minis (aged 6-8) and Juniors (aged 9-11) classes bring the ISTD syllabus to life with fun footwork, exciting sequences and show-stopping choreography. Children develop timing, musicality and a love of making music with their feet.
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Our Jazz for Mini and Juniors class is high energy and full of personality; developing coordination, flexibility and performance skills. With dynamic choreography, corner work and technique exercises, children learn to dance with style and confidence.
Our Street Dance for Minis and Juniors explore modern street dance technique, with funky warm ups, engaging floor, feet and hand exercises and is super high energy! Children develop musicality, strength, coordination and fluidity of movement in an encouraging and warm environment.
Explore our wide range of dance classes, each designed to inspire, challenge, and nurture performers of all ages and abilities!
INTERMEDIATE & SENIORS | Wednesdays
Our Ballet for Intermediate (aged 11-14) and Seniors (aged 14-18) classes follow the ISTD Imperial Ballet syllabus, developing technique, strength and poise. Students explore the art of classical ballet through barre work, centre practice, adage and allegro choreography, building both discipline and artistry.
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Our Tap for Intermediate (aged 12-14) and Seniors (aged 14-18) These classes focus on mastering timing, coordination, posture and musicality through the ISTD Tap syllabus. Students learn intricate footwork, challenging sequences and theatrical choreography in exciting, fast-paced sessions.
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Our Jazz for Inters & Seniors class develops greater flexibility, expression, timing, energy and balance through technical choreography, dynamic travelling sequences, kicks, turns and corner work, allowing students to grow in both confidence and technical ability. Full of energy and expression, Jazz classes develop versatility, technique and performance skills across a broad range of styles.
Our Street Dance sessions, specifically for teens, explores commercial and street jazz technique, with high-energy warm ups, cool choreography and feel-good floor work to get your body moving! Children develop confidence, lose inhibitions, gain expression and team work skills, in a fun and engaging environment.
LITTLE GROOVERS | Mondays
Our 45min Little Groovers sessions are an encouraging and engaging way for children aged 3-5 to confidently take their first steps into dance with exciting dance styles (ballet & jazz), creative props, fun music, and imaginative games that inspire creativity! Children will enjoy learning basic dance techniques while making new friends and exploring their imagination, setting a strong foundation for their ongoing dance journey. Each class is carefully designed to develop coordination, rhythm, and social skills in a joyful and supportive environment.
