Dance Act Theatre School is a friendly and inclusive dance school founded in 2000 by Vikki Aldridge, based in Hextable. The school offers classes in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Musical Theatre, Street Dance, Hip-Hop, Acro, and Lyrical Dance in a purpose-built studio environment.
Dance Act Theatre School was founded in 2000 by Vikki Aldridge and operates from purpose-built dance studios at The Howard Venue in Hextable. The school also holds classes at St Michaels Prep in Otford. Classes are taught by qualified staff holding ISTD teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap and Modern, with additional training in Acrobatic Arts and Imperial Classical Ballet.
The school offers classes following the ISTD syllabus in Ballet, Modern Theatre and Tap, with examinations available from age 5. Additional programs include Baby Ballet, Disney Pop for ages 3-6, Street Dance, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre for ages 6 and above, Acro, Lyrical Dance, and a Performing Arts Academy that combines acting, singing and dance. The Performance Team is available by invitation to students attending at least three classes weekly, including Ballet.
Students have opportunities to perform at various venues and participate in productions featuring musical theatre repertoire. The school provides classes for different age groups and experience levels, with free trial sessions available to prospective students.
Dance Act Theatre School is a dance school founded in 2000 by Vikki Aldridge. It is described as a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive school that provides a nurturing and caring environment in a purpose-built dance studio.
The school is based in Hextable at The Howard Venue, 39 Egerton Ave, Swanley, BR8 7LG. Classes are also held at St Michaels Prep, Otford on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The school offers Baby Ballet, Ballet, Modern, Tap, Disney Pop, Street Dance, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Acro, Lyrical Dance, a Performing Arts Academy, and a Performance Team. Classes follow ISTD syllabi in Ballet, Modern Theatre, and Tap. The Performing Arts Academy combines acting, singing and dance. Students may take ISTD examinations in Modern and Tap if they wish.
The school states there is a class for everyone and offers classes for all ages and experience levels. Free taster classes are available for prospective students who can contact the school to book a trial.
The school offers classes for all ages and experience levels. Disney Pop is for boys and girls aged 3-5 or 3-6 years. Modern classes are available from age 5. ISTD Tap examinations are available from age 5. Musical Theatre is for children aged 6 years and above. Classes are offered in all grades through to advanced major grades.
Students have performed at Disneyland Paris, The Royal Albert Hall, Sadlers Wells Theatre, The Hawth Crawley, The Stag Sevenoaks, and in various UK theatres. Students have successfully auditioned for pantomime and the English Youth Ballet. The school offers a Performance Team by invitation for students attending a minimum of 3 classes per week, one of which must be Ballet.
The school follows the ISTD Tap syllabus, ISTD Modern Theatre syllabus, and provides classes in ISTD Ballet. Modern Theatre dance uses travelling steps, high kicks, leaps and turns complemented by ballet technique. Tap dance develops rhythm and technical skills using a variety of music.
Students have performed at venues including Disneyland Paris, The Royal Albert Hall, Sadlers Wells Theatre, The Hawth Crawley, and The Stag Sevenoaks. The school offers a Performance Team by invitation. Students work on excerpts from staged musical numbers including Annie, Bugsy Malone, Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, Wicked, We Will Rock You, Hairspray, Grease, Legally Blonde, Little Shop of Horrors and Billy Elliot.
Phone: 07811 373247. Email: info@danceact.co.uk. Address: The Howard Venue, 39 Egerton Ave, Swanley, BR8 7LG.