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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.
To experience the magic of dance first hand, simply click the button below and book your free trial lesson now. Unleash your inner dancer and embark on an exhilarating journey with us
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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:
1. 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
2. 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: 11:30am – 12:00 noon
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Tap
Monday: 4:30pm – 5:00pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
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 (for children aged 6–10 years)
Monday: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
– School Year 1 and 2
Saturday: 12:00 noon – 12:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Year 1 and 2 +
Saturday: 2:00pm – 2:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 7 years +
Saturday: 2:30pm – 3:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 9 years +
Tap (for children aged 6–10 years)
Saturday: 11:30am – 12:00 noon
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 6 years +
Saturday: 3:00pm – 3:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 9 years +
Modern (for children aged 6–10 years)
Friday: 5:00pm – 5:30pm
📍 St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
– Age 6 years +
Monday: 5:30pm – 6:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 8 years +
Street Dance (for children aged 8–10 years – School Years 4, 5 & 6)
Monday: 6:15pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 8 years +
Lessons for children aged 10 - 12 years
Classes for Ages 10 Years +
Ballet
Saturday: 12:30pm – 1:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 10 years +
Saturday: 9:30am – 10:00am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 12 years +
PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique)
Friday: 5:00pm – 6:45pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 10 years +
Tap
Saturday: 12:00pm – 12:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 10 years +
Saturday: 9:00am – 9:30am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 12 years +
Modern
Monday: 4:45pm – 5:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 11 years +
Junior Street Dance (School Years 4 – 6)
Monday: 6:15pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 8 years +
Senior Street Dance (Secondary School Aged Children)
Monday: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 11 years + (Secondary School)
Lessons for teenagers
Classes for Ages 12 Years +
Ballet
Saturday: 8:30am – 9:00am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 13 years +
Saturday: 9:30am – 10:00am
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 12 years +
Tuesday: 4:30pm – 5:15pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 14 years +
Pointe Lesson
Tuesday: 5:15pm – 6:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Beginner Pointe
Monday: 6:15pm – 7:00pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
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
– Age 12 years +
Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00am (combined Modern and Tap lesson)
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 14 years +
Modern
Monday: 5:00pm – 5:45pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 12 years +
Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00am (combined Modern and Tap lesson)
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 14 years +
Street/Commercial Dance
Monday: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 12 years +
Lyrical Dance
Monday: 5:30pm – 6:15pm
📍 The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
– Age 12 years +
Term Dates 2024/25
Autumn Term
Monday 9th September – Saturday 14th December
Half Term – Monday 21st October – Saturday 2nd November inclusive.
Spring Term
Monday 6th January – Saturday 5th april
Half Term – Monday 17th February – Saturdy 22nd February inclusive.
Summer Term
Tuesday 22nd April – Saturday 12th July
Half Term – Monday 26th May – Saturday 31st may inclusive.
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