Etoile Performance Academy
BEST FOR
Ages 2+
WHERE
Leicester
What it’s like
Dance and performing arts training from age 2 up, with an in-house agency to help older students prep for auditions.
This is a training school rather than a drop-in class, so the focus is on proper technique rather than an hour of wriggling about to music. Little ones from age 2 get started on the basics, and the site lists various subjects across dance and performing arts, so there's room to specialise as your child gets older and finds what they like.
The bit that sets this apart from a standard dance class down the road is the in-house talent agency. If your child has ambitions beyond the studio, there's audition preparation built into the training, which is a genuinely useful step if they're hoping to go further with it rather than just enjoy a weekly class.
There's indoor seating if you want to wait rather than dash off, and toilets on site. It suits a real range of commitment levels, from a two-year-old having their first go at moving to music, to older kids working towards actual auditions.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- From age 2 up, with older kids catered for through audition prep
- Training covers various subjects across dance and performing arts, not just one style
- The in-house talent agency is aimed at those wanting proper audition experience
- Starts from age 2, so it's not just for older kids chasing a stage career
Plan your visit
What age can they start?
From age 2, so it covers the very first tentative steps into dance right through their training.
What kind of dance do they teach?
The site lists various subjects across dance and performing arts, so there's scope to try different styles rather than just one.
Is there support if my child wants to audition professionally?
There's an in-house talent agency offering audition preparation, which is handy if your child is serious about performing rather than doing it purely for fun.
Can I wait during the session?
There's indoor seating on site, plus toilets, so you don't need to dash off and back.
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