READING SCHOOL OF DANCE
BEST FOR
Ages 4+
WHERE
Reading
What it’s like
Weekly classes in street dance, ballet, tap and contemporary for kids from age four upwards.
Four styles to choose from here: street dance and commercial for the kids who want the routines they have seen online, ballet for the classic grounding, tap for the noise and the rhythm, and lyrical or contemporary if your child prefers dance that tells a story over one that counts beats. Most schools split by age and ability rather than running one class for everyone, so a four-year-old and a ten-year-old will not be doing the same thing at the same time.
Four is the starting age, which is on the younger end for structured dance and about right for a child who can follow a group instruction without a parent stood next to them. Ballet tends to be the gentler entry point at that age, with street dance and tap often better suited to a child who already has a bit of confidence in a group setting.
Picking a style is really the first decision to make. If your child cannot decide between the drama of contemporary and the sharpness of street dance, most schools let you sample a term before committing to the year, though that is worth asking about directly rather than assuming.
Need to know
- Best for
- Age 4 up, with ballet the gentler starting style
- Four styles on offer, so there's room to switch if the first one is not the right fit
- Ballet tends to suit younger beginners better than street dance or tap
Plan your visit
What age can my child start?
Four is the minimum age listed, so classes are pitched at children from that age up.
What styles do they teach?
Street dance and commercial, ballet, tap, and lyrical or contemporary.
Is it one class for all ages?
No, dance schools of this kind typically group children by age and ability rather than teaching everyone together.
Which style should a younger child start with?
Ballet is usually the gentler introduction for a child who is new to structured dance classes.
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