Festivals, shows & affiliations
Awards & recognition
High-quality training in a safe, nurturing environment, with stage opportunities that build confidence and lasting memories.
Why parents choose us
Proud affiliations and student success
RAD & ISTD registered school
Proud members of the Royal Academy of Dance and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Dance Den approved
Approved school status, supporting up-to-date teaching, safeguarding and business practice.
Exam success
Examinations in modern, tap and ballet are taken every three to four terms, with a strong record of success celebrated on the school site.
Shows, festivals and workshops
Regular productions, competition pathway, and West End-inspired workshops with industry professionals.
Registered & approved
Festivals & competitions
A pathway for dedicated performers
Festivals are competitions where students compete with children from other dance schools. Categories are divided by age and subject, and by solo or duet. All children are awarded a certificate, with medals for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Students who gain a high enough mark at a qualifying festival can enter the regional heat of the All England Dance Festival. The national final is held every two years in a West End theatre.
Solos, duets and trios are prepared in weekly private lessons, then performed at the festivals they have been entered for. We love seeing how much our students enjoy and learn from these stage experiences.
School shows
Bi-annual productions for every student
Since our first show in 2011, we have built a reputation for putting on spectacular productions with the glitz and glamour of a West End performance. Shows run every two years, each with its own distinctive theme.
We believe every student should experience the joy of dancing on stage, so we make it our mission to create joyful, inclusive shows that build confidence and wonderful memories.
Workshops
Industry professionals in the Village
Between industry contacts in the team, the school invites West End performers to lead workshops, often on a Sunday or in the holidays, usually including a Q&A. Past inspirations have ranged from musical theatre titles to classical repertoire.
What families say
The difference it makes
Reviews from parents and adult dancers on progress, exams, shows and the feel of the school.
“I can't praise The Village School of Dance highly enough. My daughter has been attending classes for 8 years and absolutely loves them. She's reached high standards in ballet, tap and modern, has pointe shoes and can dance in them and has had excellent results in ISTD and RAD exams whilst still having fun. Now at the top end of the school and the end of the graded syllabi we look back at her time in the school and say thank you to Katherine and all the other teachers - it's been special!”
Jane Wilson
Parent
“All 3 of my children love The Village School of Dance. The teachers are very skilled at getting the best out of their pupils and all the children make remarkable progress. Katherine is an inspirational dancer and principal; her gentle but disciplined manner and sense of fun permeate everything that goes on at the school, from the weekly lessons, to the adult lessons, to the holiday 'extravaganzas' and specialist workshops. Highly recommend.”
C.W.
Parent
“My daughter started ballet at 3 years old and has now progressed to Pre-Primary Ballet. She adores Miss Chloe and Katherine runs a lovely, friendly, welcoming school. The choice of music in lessons is excellent - teaching the children musicality, discipline and above all to have fun!”
Kirsty Broere
Parent
“I have been taking DDMIX classes for ages!!! I absolutely LOVE it! Katherine is a wonderful teacher, very engaging and enthusiastic. The exercises are amazing... not only do they keep me fit but the different dance genres keeps my brain on its toes too! It is a really friendly and embracing class and I always look forward to it. Would highly recommend... it's a lot of fun!!!”
Carys Jones
DDMIX attendee
“I attend the DDMIX classes and thoroughly enjoy them. Katherine is a wonderful teacher - she is very clear when showing us all the moves and very patient as well! Most of all though, she makes it fun and class is one of the highlights of my week!”
Josie Gale
DDMIX attendee · Google review
“Katherine is a brilliant teacher and DDMIX is my weekly go-to 'me time'. It's great fun, very sociable and a good aerobic work out too. She caters for every level - you really don't have to be an experienced dancer at all, everyone is welcomed in!”
Carolyn Reed
DDMIX attendee · Google review
“I started dancing with DDMIX 6 years ago and still love it as much as I did then! The teaching is brilliant and inspiring. It is the perfect way to exercise both physically and mentally - and have fun at the same time!”
Selina Master
DDMIX attendee · Google review
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