Welcome to

Sherborne Dance Academy

Sherborne's only resident dance school

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STUDIO

Our beautiful dedicated dance studio in the centre of Sherborne has wall to wall mirrors, fixed barres and professional standard dance flooring.


TEACHING ETHOS

Our priority is to provide quality teaching while ensuring a caring, friendly and supportive environment for all students.


CLASSES

We teach RAD ballet, IDTA tap and contemporary modern jazz.  We have classes  for all ages and abilities from pre-school to adults of all ages.


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Our Classes
Children's classes range from pre-school ballet (from approximately age 2.5), through the syllabus to higher and vocational grades allowing students to attend just for fun, or to work towards exams and on to reach their higher dance aspirations.

We strongly recommend that ballet remains the core subject in order for each student to attain their potential in every field of dance.

Adult classes are available at beginner and more advanced levels.

Teachers

Studio teachers

The school principal, Caroline Cole 

RAD RTS, AIDTA is a fully qualified ballet teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance, and is qualified to teach classical ballet, tap, and contemporary modern jazz to all ages and abilities.

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Our younger students, and some adult classes are taught by trainee teacher Miss Jay, who has a life long passion for dance and lots of experience working with children.


Our senior classes are taught by Miss Loretta CSTD(cb) and PBT certified teacher.

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Private Lessons

Available on request in any discipline. 
Available on request in any discipline. 

Testomonials

Three years ago I made the decision to start Tap dancing again after 12 years. I discovered Sherborne Dance Academy and the amazing Caroline Cole. Today I did my first tap exam in 15 years....!! Thank you Caroline for being a brilliant teacher, for encouraging me and for getting me through the exam.

Becky Wood Adult tap, ballet and modern jazz student

Today is an end of an era for Emma as it is her last day at Sherborne Dance Academy, having been a massive part of her life from the age of 4. We are sad but she has an amazing opportunity ahead of her at Wilkes Academy. Thank you Caroline for being an amazing dance teacher and friend and for giving Emma the opportunity to teach, she has loved every minute of It. She has made so many lovely friends over many years. We totally recommend Sherborne Dance Academy. It is a brilliant dance school.

Hayley Anyan Parent

Thank you for the wonderful ballet and tap lessons - they are the highlight of Maia's week - so much so that for her birthday she wants a ballerina party!

Claire Greenrod Mother of pre-primary ballet and tap student

Before my daughter started classes, she was extremely shy. After Miss Caroline's gentle welcome and patient manner, by the second session she was happily joining the group's activities. It is now the highlight of her week. She doesn't stop smiling throughout the session and is perfectly at ease with sharing her ideas and interacting with the other children. Miss Caroline's gentle, creative class has been the perfect introduction to group activities, boosting her confidence and teaching her that time without Mummy can be a lot of fun!

Laura Meakin Mother of pre-school ballet student

I was somewhat surprised when my 6 and a half year old son (who is really into bugs and worms etc) expressed a desire to learn tap and ballet (having watched Strictly!) Although there were, at the beginning, no other boys in Charlie's classes he had a wonderful time and thoroughly enjoys himself each week. He is extremely proud of his hobby and looks forward to Fridays. At parents evening this week his teacher commented on his huge leap in confidence and self esteem and this can only be attributed to his dancing. So, thank you Caroline!

Sarah Goodman Mother of Charlie - primary ballet and tap student

Fab show, fab dance school, absolutely fabulous dance teacher.

Lynne Harding Mother of grade 3 ballet, tap, modern jazz and street dance student

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