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Dance in Preston

If your child has been bouncing round the living room to whatever's on the radio, Preston has a few proper places to put that to use. Sparkle Dance Studios & Fitness Centre, close to the centre, takes children from as young as 18 months for ballet, tap, street dance and cheer, and runs adult dance classes alongside. Out at Cottam, Fitchett Proll Dance Cottam starts baby ballet from age two, then moves into ballet, tap and street dance as they grow. King's Dance Academy mixes dance with acrobatics, singing and musical theatre for ages four and up, with parking on site and classes from £5.50. For toddlers, Sparkle or Fitchett Proll are the ones to try first, both starting well before school age. If your child already knows they want more than dance on its own, King's Dance Academy's trial sessions are a low-pressure way to test acrobatics or musical theatre before committing. Budget-conscious parents will notice King's Dance Academy states its prices plainly, which makes comparing easier. Adults fancying a class of their own should look at Sparkle.

✓ 3 places✦ From £5.50