Dance HQ
BEST FOR
Ages 2+
ENTRY
from £10
WHERE
Glasgow
What it’s like
Kids' dance classes and choreographed birthday parties in Dennistoun, with trial sessions if you're not sure yet.
This is a dance school first, so the main event is classes: Blaze Dance Academy runs sessions for kids from age 2 up, either 45 minutes or a full hour depending on what you sign up for. If you're not sure your child will stick with it, there's a 2-week trial before you commit to the monthly rate, which is a sensible way in rather than paying for a full term upfront.
The birthday parties are the bit worth building a Saturday around. A professional tutor takes the group through a choreographed routine, there are party games, refreshments, and a candy stand thrown in, all over 90 minutes. That's long enough for a proper party without anyone flagging halfway through, and the choreographed routine gives you something better than the usual party photo at the end.
Cost-wise, Blaze Academy classes run £24 a month for the 45-minute slot or £30 for the hour, with trials at £13 and £16. Adult classes are also on offer at the same address, £32 monthly or £10 drop-in, if you fancy joining in yourself while the kids are at their own session.
It's on Sword Street in Dennistoun, with free on-street parking and Bellgrove train station just 200 metres away, so getting there without a car isn't a faff either.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- From age 2, with classes and parties for older kids too
- Parking
- Free on-street parking
- Getting there by bus or train
- Bellgrove Train Station 200m away
- Parties
- Kids dance parties with professional tutor, choreographed routine, games, refreshments and candy stand
- Try before you commit: a 2-week trial runs ahead of the monthly rate
- Parties run 90 minutes and include a choreographed routine, not just free dancing
- Bellgrove train station is a 200 metre walk if you're skipping the car
Plan your visit
How much do classes cost?
Blaze Dance Academy is £24 a month for 45 minutes or £30 for an hour. There's a 2-week trial first, £13 or £16 depending on the length.
What age can kids start?
From age 2, so there's room for a proper toddler dance class as well as older kids.
What happens at a birthday party?
A tutor leads a choreographed routine over 90 minutes, plus party games, refreshments and access to the candy stand.
Is there parking?
Free on-street parking outside, and Bellgrove train station is only 200 metres away if you're coming by train.
Can adults join a class too?
Yes, there are adult dance classes at the same venue, £32 a month or £10 to drop in.
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