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What it’s like

Weekly dance classes from baby ballet to competition squads, with adult classes running alongside.

This is a proper dance school setup rather than a drop-in soft play, so the classes run on terms and timetables. Little ones start with baby classes from two and a half, and from there you've got ballet, street dance, musical theatre, modern, acro and pointe to work through as they grow. If your child is more competitive there's a competition strand too, alongside conditioning classes for the ones who want the technical edge.

The weekday evening slot (5:15pm to 9pm, Monday to Thursday) suggests these are after-school classes rather than all-day sessions, so you're looking at picking a class that fits your child's age and slotting it into the week. Saturday is the big day here, running 9am to 5:15pm, which is clearly when most of the timetable happens and probably where you'll find the widest choice of classes and times.

The free trial week is the sensible way in if you're not sure which class suits. You get a full week to try any class that matches your child's age and skill level before committing, which takes the pressure off picking wrong first time. Adults get their own classes too, so if you fancy joining in while your child is at their session, that's on the table.

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Need to know

Best for

2.5 upwards, with adult classes running too

• Saturday's the longest day on the timetable, 9am to 5:15pm
• The free trial week covers any class matching your child's age and skill level
• Weekday classes are evenings only, so little ones with early bedtimes might suit Saturday better

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