Weekly Clubs & Activities (4-12 years)

Dance & Gymnastics

Weekly classes and after school clubs for children aged 5 to 12 in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and Surrounding Areas.

Please contact us here if you’d like to list your class.

 

Youth Creative – Weekly youth dance and movement classes!

At Pavilion Dance we run 2 termly Youth Creative classes for 5-9 and 9-13 years after school on a Friday at 5pm & 6.15pm. These dance and movement sessions help children build their artistic skills by working together to shape their own ideas and choreography. The class is a safe space designed to build confidence and peer-to-peer learning.

Youth Creatives also work towards an optional performance for the end of term revue, where they can showcase the skills they have learnt throughout their classes! There are taster sessions available on the 12th & 19th January and bookings are taken for the whole term.

When & Where:

Fridays 5-9 years at 5pm and 9-13 years at 6.15pm

Location:

Pavilion Dance South West, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth

Click here to book for Youth Creative 5-9yrs.

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AK Academy of Dance

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays.

Covering Parkstone / Westmoors / Ferndown / Stanpit / Burton / Corfe Mullen.

We are a friendly, family-run dance school offering a range of disciplines led by our professionally trained instructors from walking through to adulthood. Classes include ballet, tap, modern/jazz, Contemporary, Disco, Rock n Roll, Street Dance Acrobatics and Musical Theatre. We also host Birthday parties.

Contact: 07525 259492.

Aimee’s Dance Academy

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays (term time only).

Aimee’s Dance Academy, 262 Ringwood Rd, Poole BH14 0RS.

Classes for children & adults. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acrobatics, Pointe, Street, Musical Theatre and Irish dance under the British Theatre Dance Association. Classes for children as young as 2-4, progressing when they are ready.

For more details contact 07828789147.

AK Academy of Dance

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays.

Classes are held in Parkstone, West Moors, Christchurch, Ferndown and Corfe Mullen.

AK’s Tiptoes classes (ballet and tap) from walking up to 5 years. We also run Acro, Ballet, Tap, Modern and Rock’Roll for children 5+ and Adult Ballet.

We also host children’s parties.

Contact 07525 259492 for more information.

Artisan Theatre School

We offer weekly classes in drama, singing, dance, baby balletto and tap! We also offer fabulous holiday workshops and full school productions.

Tuesdays at Ringwood School (11-18years).

Fridays in Highcliffe (4-16years).

Saturdays at Southbourne Trinity Church & Branksome Community Center.

Head to the website for more info.

Breeze Academy of Dance

74a Ringwood Road, Poole, BH14 0RG.

Breeze Academy of Dance has a wide range of lessons and grades and can cater for most ages and levels for children age 3 + all through adulthood. Breeze offers lessons in ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern, Performers, Jazz, Acrobatics, Contemporary, Disco Freestyle, Rock’n’roll, Pointe and Musical Theatre.

Please contact us on 07484 664811 for more info and to book your free trial.

Carousel Dance and Drama

Classes in Christchurch & Boscombe.

We run classes in creative movement, drama and ballet for children aged 2-15 years as well as Dancing Ducklings which are fun and creative dance, drama and sensory classes for children aged 0-5 years in Christchurch and Boscombe.

We also host birthday parties.

Please call 07925 838698 for more information or to book.

Centre Stage School of Dance & Performing Arts

Centre Stage School of Dance and Performing Arts providing an inclusive, nurturing, environment for students aged 2- 19years.

We offer classes for both boys and girls including RAD Ballet, Pointe work, ISTD Modern Theatre, Acrobatic Arts, Performing Arts (singing, dance and acting), and one-to-one vocal tuition.

Contact us on 01202 733 231 for more info.

DFA Studios

112 Haviland Road, Boscombe, BH7 6HW.

We offer a variety of dance, music, art & gymnastics classes for all ages & abilities from 6 years to 15+.
We also run Holiday Clubs through the year.

Please call the Office on 01202 986717 for more info.

Dorset Creative Dance

Various times, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Various Locations around Wimborne.

We offer sensory and movement sessions for babies, and creative dance classes for toddlers and early years children. We deliver contemporary dance classes for all ages and adults, alongside parties and workshops for community settings.

Please contact 07759 949 478 for more information.

Element Dance Academy

4.30-7.30pm, Fridays (term time only).

Branksome Community Centre, Branksome Recreation Ground, BH12 2BQ.

Element Dance Academy offers lessons in Freestyle including street and lyrical, following the IDTA syllabus offering exams and competitions. For children aged Reception to Seniors Year 7 and up.

For more details call 07887 959998.

Footlight Fabulous Feet

Locations in Wimborne and Poole.

A big variety of classes from toddler age up to adults. Ballet, Musical, Tap, Acro, Modern Dance, Adult Tap and DDMIX, etc.

Please contact 01202 848052 for more information.

Inspire Dance Academy Poole

Various days and times (term time only).

Magna Academy, Ashdown Cl, Poole BH17 8RE.

Our classes work on developing a sound technique and enhancing expressive performance quality.

Some classes:
  • Mummy and me
  • Ballet
  • Tap
  • Modern
  • Musical Theatre
  • Acrobatic Arts
  • Adult Classes

And more…

For further information contact 07922 570918.

Jamie Lee Dance Academy

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays.

JLDA Studios, 1631-1633 Wimborne Road, Bournemouth BH11 9AR.

Jamie Lee Dance Academy (JLDA) is one of the finest Performing Arts Schools in Dorset. We offer Ballet, Tap, Modern, Street Dance, Acro, Contemporary, Jazz & Adult Tap classes and so much more. We also run Summer schools in the school holidays.

Please contact 07710 878382 for more information.

JASS Dance Studios Bournemouth

468 Wimborne Road, Winton, Bournemouth, BH9 2EY.

JASS Dance Studios Bournemouth offer a variety of classes from dance to singing and drama like Acro Conditioning, Ballet, Drama, Little Stars, Modern, Musical Theatre, Tap, Street Dance and Singing for children age 2.5 years onwards.

Please contact Julie on 01202 511 916.

Legacy Academy of Dance and Performing Arts Poole

21 Dunyeats Rd, Broadstone BH18 8AB.

A family run, fully accredited Dance & Performing Arts Academy under BTDA, Acrobatic Arts, Acrotrix, iD-Company & LAMDA for all ages, giving the very best, enjoyable training!

  • Toddler Classes
  • Main School Classes
  • Acrobatics
  • Adult classes

For further information contact 07753 320336.

Lil Beatz Street Dance

Various times, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Located in Wimborne and Broadstone.

We are here to make toddler dance classes cool and hip by adding an urban twist to all our classes. Your lil ones could be busting moves to the freshest new sounds of Lil Beatz… from Hip Hop to Raggae… Dancehall To RnB …Bhangra to Afrobeats. For children age 1-6yrs.

Please contact Nina on 01202 20848052.

Mainstage Performing Arts

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays (term time only).

Wimborne, BH21 4DT.

Mainstage Performing Arts providing performance and examination classes from 18 months to Adult.

Classes:

  • Tap
  • Ballet
  • I.S.T.D Modern
  • Acrobatics
  • Jazz
  • Drama
  • Musical theatre

We also run Holiday workshops.

For further information contact 07595 503357​​​.

O’Leary Academy of Irish Dancing

Various times, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays.

Classes located in Christchurch and Ferndown.

We offer traditional Irish dance classes for both children (4+) and adults from complete beginners to the world championship stage, Adult & Adult Ceili classes and private classes available too.

Brand new for September 2022 – ‘Reels and Heels Toddler Class’ Wednesday mornings in Christchurch for preschool age children 2-4 years.

Please contact Kate on 077 91491884 for more information.

Polz Apart

Ashley Road, Parkstone.

Children Circus Stars Classes (6-14ys) Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday at our Parkstone Studio
Saturday Circus Stars classes (8+) Saturdays at Gymstars in Ferndown

Plus Adult Pole & Arial Fitness – Trapeze, Hoop and Silk, Home Schoolers Classes (4-11yrs) & private hire for parties.

Contact us on 07739 735 970 for more information.

Poole Academy of Dance

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays.

Francis House, 11-15 Francis Ave, Wallisdown, Bournemouth, BH11 8NX.

Technical training in Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Modern Jazz, Group Singing, Vocal Coaching, Stage Work and Acting, training pupils to major standards in all subjects.

Classes for children aged 2.5 +.

Adult classes also available, including PiYO and Adult Tap.

For more information call 07738 571931.

Sally Adams Danceworks – Freestyle & Street Dance

Carvers Clubhouse, 92 Southampton Road, Ringwood, BH24 1JD.

Disco Freestyle and Street Dance Classes for children age 2.5 years up to Adults.

Dance because we can! Fun & Friendly classes for all abilities. Beginners welcome. Pre-booked only.

For more information please contact Sally Adams Danceworks, 01425 474072.

Secret Circus Poole

The Project Climbing Centre, BH15 1UD.

We are an Aerial Circus School in Poole offering fun classes in Aerial Hoop and Silks in an encouraging and positive environment. We also offer parties!

Aerial Hoop & Silk Classes & Private Lessons for children 6+ & adults.

Please visit our Secret Circus Agency website to book.

Steamship Youth Circus

Beaufort Community Centre, BH6 5LB.

Every term-time Wednesday, 5-6pm.

Join us to learn circus skills and take part in our performances at Steamship Youth Circus.

Contact 07535 612531 for more info.

Steppin’ Out Academy of Performance

Various times, Mondays to Saturdays (term time only).

Steppin’ Out Academy of Performance, 3, 446 Blandford Rd, Poole BH16 5BL.

A safe, friendly and lively environment in Poole where children can gain self-confidence and learn new skills in all aspects of performing arts. From Ballet, Tap, Acrobatic Arts, Commercial & Street, Jazz and more,  children and young adults have the opportunity to work along side qualified teachers and experienced professionals from the performing arts industry.

For further information contact 01202 667 893.

Studio One Dorset’s Center of Performing Arts

100 Cobham Rd, Ferndown Industrial Estate BH21 7PQ.

Classical Ballet, Tap & Modern/Jazz for children from walking age up to adulthood.

Nursery & Pre School Classes, Adult Dance & Fitness, DDMIX, Silver Swans as well as Vocal Coaching and Singing Lessons.

We also run Holiday Dance Camps.

For more info contact 01202 890707.

Swish of the Curtain Theatre School

Various times & days.

The Studio, 117 Jumpers Rd, Christchurch BH23 2JS.

We are the South Coast’s leading part-time theatre school! Every new student is entitled to a 2 week taster course to make sure Swish is the right place for you! We currently run classes in Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Milton, Poole & Ringwood.

Classes for children aged 2-15+. We also run exiting school holiday workshops.

For further details contact 01202 418999.

The Elite Academy of Dance

Various times and days (term time only).

Oakhurst First School, West Moors, Ferndown BH22 0DY.

WE offer training in Ballet, Tap, Modern/Jazz, Lyrical and Acrobatics, Parents and Toddler dance, Ninja Acro etc,… for children aged 2 upwards. *NEW* Kids Fitness Class Thursdays 6pm £4.

For further information contact Kelly via the FB page.

The Junction Broadstone

Station Approach, Broadstone, Dorset BH18 8AX.

The Junction Sports & Leisure Centre has a huge variety of classes from pre-school up to adults. External Clubs offer football, tennis, dance and gymnastics for preschool & juniors and Fusion Fitness is aimed at 11 – 15 year olds, as an introduction to health and fitness. From the Gym, the Swimming Pool, Kidz Kingdom soft play area (2-9yrs), Fitness Classes, Tennis Courts and a Sports Hall.

For more info call 01202 777766.

The Rita Jenvey School of Dancing

Locations Winton, near Castle Point, Ferndown and Charminster.

We offer Tiny Tippi Toes classes (age 2.5+), RAD Ballet, Beginner Tap, Street Dance and Contemporary Dance for Reception age up to adults, in a fun and encouraging environment.

Contact us on 07943 026708 for more info.

The Sapphire Stage Academy

78 Blandford Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3HQ.

We pride ourselves in creating a wonderful positive environment where children thrive.We pro vide classes like Little Stars (2.5-5 years) Performing Arts, Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz & Acrobatics for children aged 2.5-18yrs. We also run holiday camps.

Contact us 07951150963 on for more info.

Unite Stage Academy

Mondays – Thursdays & Saturdays, various times (term time only).

Unite Stage Academy, Chapel Ln, Poole BH15 1DF.

We offer classes for children aged 3.5 years upwards in:

Musical Theatre
Singing & Acting
Modern Jazz, Tap, Ballet
Lyrical & Contemporary
Acrobatics
Gymnastics

We also provide Holiday Clubs.

Please contact 07554257903 for more info.

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