Zest Dance Academy is a fun and friendly dance school in Gravesend, Kent, welcoming dancers of all ages and abilities. Classes include ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, street dance, and musical theatre across two local venues.
Zest Dance Academy is a dance school in Gravesend, Kent, operating from two venues: Istead Rise Community Centre and Riverview Junior School. The school teaches children aged 2 to 18 across multiple dance styles including ballet, tap, contemporary, lyrical, jazz technique, street dance, and musical theatre. Classes also include Mini Movers, stretching and strengthening sessions, and pointe work.
The school offers IDTA graded examinations in ballet and tap, with classes ranging from preparatory through to Grade 5 ballet and Grade 3 tap. Students can participate in an annual summer show and join competition teams at junior, teen, or senior levels. Competition teams prepare one routine per season and perform at local competitions across Kent and Essex.
Classes run Monday through Friday and are structured to provide progression from early years through to senior levels. The school accepts both beginners and students with previous dance experience. Teachers guide students through choreography, technique, and performance skills, with training focusing on areas such as precision, timing, stage presence, and confidence building.
A dance school based in Gravesend, Kent, welcoming dancers of all ages and abilities with a passion for dance and musical theatre.
Classes are based in Gravesend, Northfleet, and Istead Rise, Kent, at two venues: Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend, Kent, DA13 9LB and Riverview Junior School, Cimba Wood, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4SD.
Ballet and Pointe, Tap, Contemporary and Lyrical, Jazz Technique, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Stretching and Strengthening, Mini Movers, and competition teams. Ballet classes range from Preparatory to Grade 5 plus Beginners Pointe. Tap classes range from Preparatory to Grade 3.
Anyone with a passion for dance and musical theatre. The school welcomes children brand new to dance as well as those ready to progress to the next level. Families can book a trial lesson.
Children’s classes are for ages 2-18. Classes follow a clear progression from early years to senior levels, with Mini Movers for younger children and graded classes through to senior levels.
Yes. Children have opportunities to take part in IDTA Ballet and Tap exams taken every year, an annual summer show, and competition teams. Competition teams include Junior, Teen, and Senior levels competing across Kent and Essex.
Classes follow IDTA graded examinations for ballet and tap. Training focuses on choreography, technique, performance skills, discipline combined with fun, creativity, and friendship. Every student is supported at their own pace from first steps through to more advanced training.
Yes. The school offers an annual summer show performed at The Brook Theatre and competition teams that take part in local competitions across Kent and Essex. Dancers work on one competition routine each season.
Email: info@zestdanceacademy.co.uk Phone: 07903 114906