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Dancing lessons for girls and boys
Explore the exciting world of dance at the Rochester School of Dance, where we provide a comprehensive array of dance styles to suit every taste. Whether your interest lies in the grace of ballet, the rhythms of tap, the contemporary flair of modern dance, the urban beats of street dance, or introducing your preschooler to the joy of movement, we have it all.
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Lessons for Preschool children
Preschool Dance Classes
Explore, discover, and learn in our preschool dance classes. Our expertly designed lessons boost cognitive development, coordination, motor skills, social interaction, and confidence. Encouraging young dancers to dream big and believe in their limitless potential.
Choose Your Style
We have two styles of preschool lessons for you to choose from:
Happily Ever Ballet
Magical story-led ballet classes that teach the foundations of classical ballet.
Class Times & Locations:
Monday: 10:00am – 10:30am
St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
OR
Saturday: 1:30pm – 2:00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
Dancely
Funky, high-energy dance lessons featuring original music from the writers at Disney and Marvel—perfect for introducing young dancers to Street and Modern Dance.
Class Time & Location:
Friday: 4:00pm – 4:30pm St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
Lessons for Children aged 4 - 6 years
Lessons for Ages 4 – 6 Years
The following lessons are suitable for children aged 4 – 6 years.
Happily Ever Ballet (Level 2)
Story-led ballet lessons building on the foundations of classical ballet.
Class Times & Locations:
Monday: 4:00pm – 4:30pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
OR
Saturday: 11am – 11.30am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Tap
Saturday: 10:30am – 11.00am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Dancely
This is our funky, upbeat lesson and is a great introduction to modern and street dance.
Friday: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
Lessons for children aged 6 - 10 years
Classes for Ages 6 – 10 Years
At this level we offer Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Street Dance classes.
Children also have the exciting opportunity to work towards their ISTD examinations.
Ballet
Monday: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
– School Year 2 – 3
Monday: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
– School Year 4 – 6
Saturday: 11am – 11:30am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 2 and 3
Saturday: 12:00 noon – 12:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 3 – 5
Saturday: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School year 3 – 5
Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
School Year 6 + (some younger children may be suitable for this class depending on previous experience)
Tap
Monday: 4.30pm – 5.00pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2Lt School year 2 – 5
Saturday: 11:30am – 12:00 noon
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School year 3 – 5
Saturday: 3:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School year 5 – 6 (younger children can attend depending on previous experience)
Modern
Friday: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
– School year 2 – 3
Friday: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
– School year 4 – 5
Monday: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School year 5 and 6
Street Dance
Monday: 6:15pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School years 4 – 6
Lessons for children aged 10 - 12 years
Classes for Ages 10 Years +
Ballet
Monday: 5.30pm – 6.00pm St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
– School Year 5 – 6
Saturday: 2.30pm – 3.00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 5 – 6
Saturday: 1:00pm – 1.30pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 7+ (depending on experience)
Saturday: 9:30am – 10:00am The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 7 + (depending on experience, more advanced than the 1pm class)
Lyrical
Monday: 5.30pm – 6:15pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School year 7 +
Tap
Saturday: 11.30am – 12 noon The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 3 – 5
Saturday: 3.00pm – 3.30pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 5 – 6 (depending on experience)
Saturday: 12:30pm – 1.00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 7+
Saturday: 9:00am – 9:30am The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 7 + (depending on previous experience)
Modern
Monday: 4:45pm – 5:30pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 7+
Monday: 5:30pm – 6:00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 4 – 6
Junior Street Dance
Monday: 6:15pm – 7:00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 4 – 6
Senior Street Dance
Monday: 4:30pm – 5:30pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 7+
Lessons for teenagers
We have lots of lessons for teenagers. We often find the right class for you depending on your age and previous experience. Please use the list of classes below as a guide and we will suggest the right class for you onve you have completed our contact form.
Ballet
Saturday: 8:30am – 9:00am The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 7+ (depending on experience)
Saturday: 9:30am – 10:00am The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 7+ (depending on experience)
Tuesday: 4:30pm – 5:15pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 9+ (depending on experience)
Pointe Lesson
Tuesday: 5:15pm – 6:00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
By invitation only
Beginner Pointe
Monday: 6:15pm – 7:00pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
By invitation only
PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique)
Friday: 6:00pm – 6:45pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Tap
Saturday: 9:00am – 9:30am The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 7+ (depending on experience)
Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00am (combined Modern and Tap lesson) The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 9+(depending on experience)
Modern
Monday: 5:00pm – 5:45pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 7+(depending on experience)
Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00am (combined Modern and Tap lesson) The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 9+(depending on experience)
Street/Commercial Dance
Monday: 4:30pm – 5:30pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 7+
Lyrical Dance
Monday: 5:30pm – 6:15pm The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– School Year 7+
Term Dates 2025/26
Autumn Term
Monday 8th September – Saturday 13th December
Half Term – Monday 20th October – Saturday 1st November inclusive.
Spring Term
Monday 5th January – Wednesday 1st April
Half Term – Monday 16th February – Saturday 21st February inclusive.
Summer Term
Monday 20th April – Saturday 12th July
Half Term – Monday 25th May – Saturday 30th May inclusive.
Class Fees and Payment Options
First Lesson is Free.
- 30 minute: £6.50
- 45 minute: £7.50
- 60 minute: £8.50
Lessons are invoiced each term, based on the number of weeks in that term.
- Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
- Bank Transfer
- Monthly Direct Debit
Rochester School of Dance Uniform
Ballet Uniform
– ISTD plum leotard
– ISTD plum circular chiffon skirt (Happily Ever Ballet, pre-primary and primary class only)
Pink ballet socks (Happily Ever Ballet, pre-primary, primary and Level 1 class only)
– Pink ballet tights (Grade 1 and above)
– Pink ballet shoes
Tap and Modern Uniform
– Red leotard
– Black Rochester Schoolof Dance shorts or leggings
– Black tap shoes
– Black split sole jazz shoes