This dance school comes highly recommended from myself after spending 16 years trainging there…read more Many of it's dancers are now at professional dance schools with full scholarships. It's classes are very reasonably priced compared to most intercity dance schools. They teach RAD ballet, ISTD modern and tap, Jazz and many more. The teachers are excellent and the support staff are friendly and very involved in all the dance shows and events. It's definitely the best school in Darlington.

My eight year old son loves his dancing lessons, he never stops dancing since starting the class!…read moreHe's learnt such a lot in a short space of time.

My 6 year old daughter has loved watching Strictly from a young age and has wanted to learn…read moreballroom and latin for some time. I was so pleased when we found Nicky's class 8 weeks ago, although I wasn't sure my daughter would enjoy the reality of learning a prescribed set of steps, but how wrong I was! Caitlin absolutely loves the class and already knows the steps to the foxtrot, waltz and cha cha. She loves coming home from class on a Thursday evening to show her Dad what she's learned and then plays at dance classes in the playground at school with her friends. Nicky has suggested the children can start taking medals in April if they want to but there is absolutely no pressure to do so. I just can't wait til my husband's injury free so we can learn too!

The Red Shoes School of Dance is owned and run by principle Claire Monaghan, who holds a BA Hons…read moreDance Degree, Post Graduate Certificate of Education in dance and graduated from a top London Stage school- London studio Centre with a distinction in Jazz Dance Theatre. After training Claire became a professional dancer and worked with exclusive pop artists such as Emma Bunton as well as other west end theatre stars. Claire has been teaching for over 12 years and has a rapidly expanding portfolio of choreography and tuition in many areas. Highlights include choreographing and mentoring a group of students for a pioneering performance in Billy Elliot on the West End Stage, part of the 'Billy Elliot Youth Theatre Project'. At The Red Shoes School of Dance, we hold weekly lessons in Ballet, Tap, Modern jazz,Street/Hip- Hop and Zumba. Private lessons are available for pupils wishing to fast track or improve specific areas. Adult Ballet, Tap, Salsa size and Zumba lessons are also available as are wedding dance lessons, GCSE dance and A Level Dance coaching. Whether a pupil wants to perform in the West End or just for fun and exercise, The Red Shoes School of Dance offers the best training available by highly skilled teachers to help individuals achieve their ambitions. Please note all teachers are fully insured and hold enhanced CRB certificates. Contact Claire today to discuss your dancing ambitions! www.theredshoesschoolofdance.co.uk claire@theredshoesschoolofdance.co.uk

My 8 year old daughter goes to the ballet and tap class on a Saturday afternoon and loves it. Miss…read moreEmily is fantastic with the children and is so full of energy and enthusiasm. The shows they put on are lovely and our 2 year old cannot wait to join the baby class soon. I recommend it to all my friends.

i hope you get this email i was at the spa with my daughter this afternoon and at the end when the…read moreawards were given out i was gutted and upset to see melissa didnt even get a certivcate for her taking part. when i asked her why she told me that it was because she never paid her 4 pounds. i offered this on thursday night when i came to pay and was told no because she was in a group so i said fair enough but if i knew it was just so she would get noticed at the end along with all the others i would have paid it along with the costume money and ticket money. i sat there waiting for melissa to walk out for her but when she was passed by i was so gutted and heart broken for her. next time if it going to cost me 4 pounds just for her to be noticed at the end I WILL PAY IT.

Aside from the wealth of classes offered at yorkshire dance... which you will have to read about in…read moreother reviews because I'm rubbish; I always have good intentions but end up finding some riduculous excuse not to go to them. (I'm sorry body I promise i'll start moving you again soon) As I was saying aside from the classes which I hear are excellent (my guilt is palpable), yorkshire dance offer a great deal, in terms of performances, professional development and rehearsal space. If you are in any interested in producing your own professional performance work then yorkshire dance should certainly be on your list of people to speak to. They have 3 incredible rehearsal spaces, which can be offered in various guises including full residences, hires or "standby space" where basically they will allow people to use rooms at short notice if they happen to be empty. This open-door policy mixed with the regular "platform" nights set up to showcase new work, make the place something of an artistic hub within the dance community and as such is well worth having a look.

Although it is located in a strange area of town, Yorkshire Dance is an excellent city community…read moredance centre for the Leeds area, and a specialist dance resource for the Yorkshire region. Started in the early 1980's, the company receives grants and is funded by the council to maintain its influential presence in the area. When entering the dance company, the first thing that is evident when walking into the reception, is the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. As a friend and I gingerly approached the desk, I was immediately aware of my sudden clumsiness, but with the support of another novice, I persevered. We were merely scoping the venue out, assessing whether it was compatible with our needs, but we signed up for a pilates class for later on that evening. After entering the beautifully renovated studio space, I sort of felt like one of the kids from Fame. One of the kids who failed to be cast in Fame, I hasten to add. The other members of the group and the instructor were extremely inclusive however, sympathetic of our newness to the group and to the rigorous exercises. Buoyed by the success of the class, we attempted a different one the following week. Fit 4 Dance encompasses aspects of pilates, dance techniques and fitness exercises to achieve flexibility, stamina and strength. We really enjoyed this class, the instructor was extremely patient with our beginners status. My friend and I are using the opportunity to participate in as many different drop-in sessions as possible, so we can fully commit to a 13 week course of our choice when the next season commences. Yorkshire Dance is a fantastic and affordable resource to rely on within the community, which only emphasises my love of dance.