MK Dance is an award-winning dance school in Croydon offering ballet, tap, and modern classes for all ages from 2 years to adults 55+. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Billings, the school provides RAD and ISTD syllabus training with a 100% exam success rate.
MK Dance is a dance school in Croydon founded in 2008 by Kathryn Billings, who trained through the Royal Academy of Dance and holds qualifications including LRAD, RTS, and ISTD certification. The school offers classes for children from age 2 and adults of all abilities, teaching ballet, tap, and modern dance. Ballet instruction follows the RAD syllabus, while tap and modern follow ISTD syllabuses, with progression available from Primary through Vocational levels.
Programs include mk minis for ages 2-4, blending ballet, tap, and modern; Main School classes for children aged 4 and above; and Tiny Tot Bop incorporating ballet, modern, and gymnastics elements. Adult offerings include ballet and tap classes for ages 18 and up, plus Silver Swans ballet classes for adults aged 55 and over. The school prepares students for optional graded examinations and provides performance opportunities at professional venues. MK Associate offers additional training, festival performances, industry conferences, and pathways to West End auditions for students interested in musical theatre. Classes are also delivered on-site at nurseries as part of early years provision.
MK Dance is an award-winning dance school in Croydon founded in 2008 by Kathryn Billings. The school offers ballet, tap, and modern dance classes for children and adults in a welcoming and inclusive environment. All instructors are fully qualified, DBS checked, and passionate about teaching dance. The school follows Royal Academy of Dance and ISTD syllabuses and maintains a 100% exam success rate. Classes range from Pre-Primary to Advanced II levels, with training available from Primary up to Vocational level. The school offers carefully planned programmes supporting beginners through advanced levels, preparing students for exams and performances at professional venues.
MK Dance operates studios in Croydon at Woodside Green Christian Centre. Nursery classes are delivered on-site at participating nurseries.
The school offers ballet, tap, and modern dance classes including mk minis for ages 2-4, Main School classes for children 4 and above following RAD and ISTD syllabuses, Tiny Tot Bop for children, Adult Classes in ballet and tap for ages 18+, Silver Swans ballet for adults 55+, MK Associate programme with performance opportunities, and nursery classes delivered on-site. Training runs from Pre-Primary to Advanced II in ballet and from Primary to Vocational level overall.
Children from age 2, adults from age 18, and seniors from age 55 can join. The school welcomes dancers of all abilities from complete beginners to those with experience, including those training for enjoyment, exams, or vocational progression.
The school caters for ages 2 to 55+ across multiple programmes. mk minis serves ages 2-4, Main School serves children age 4 and above, Adult Classes serve ages 18+, and Silver Swans serves adults 55+. The school supports all levels from complete beginners through to advanced and vocational levels.
Yes. The school offers performances at professional venues, opportunities to perform at top dance festivals through MK Associate, attendance at industry conferences, and a pathway to West End auditions and performance opportunities for students interested in musical theatre. Students gain internationally recognised qualifications through graded examinations.
Ballet follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus from Pre-Primary to Advanced II. Tap and Modern follow the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing syllabuses. The syllabuses provide a clear progression route from Primary levels through to Vocational grades. The founder is trained in Progressing Ballet Technique, Acrobatic Arts, and Pilates. The mk minis programme supports EYFS areas including Physical Development, Personal Social and Emotional Development, Communication and Language, and Expressive Arts and Design.
Yes. The school offers performances at professional venues. MK Associate provides opportunities to perform at top dance festivals and attend industry conferences.
Email: info@mkdance.co.uk Phone: 07841 527 642 The school offers a Book a Trial option and will respond with times and availability of lessons best suited to individual needs.
