The Dance Collective is a ballet school in Sutton Coldfield offering Royal Academy of Dance classes for all ages, from preschool to adult. Founded in 2019, the school provides ballet, contemporary dance, and Pilates taught by RAD registered teachers.
The Dance Collective is a dance school in Sutton Coldfield that provides instruction for students from age 2 through adults. Classes are held at Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church, with additional Pilates sessions offered at Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall. The school was launched in 2019 by Emma, who holds a BA Hons Degree in Dance Theatre from Trinity Laban and a Professional Dancers’ Teaching Diploma with Distinction from the Royal Academy of Dance. She previously worked as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Surrey and held teaching positions at The School of Ballet Theatre UK and Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
The school offers ballet classes following the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus from Pre-Primary through Grade 8, taught by a RAD registered teacher. Students can work toward RAD examinations or participate in the RAD Class Award as an alternative. Additional programs include preschool ballet for ages 2-4, contemporary dance for ages 7-10, adult ballet, Silver Swans ballet for ages 55 and over, and Pilates classes. Parents are invited to observe class sharing sessions each term.
The Dance Collective is a ballet school in Sutton Coldfield that offers dance tuition for all ages. Founded in 2019, it provides classes taught by experienced, fully-qualified professionals. The school follows the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus for most ballet classes and is taught by a RAD registered teacher. Classes emphasize postural alignment, body awareness, and understanding of classical technique.
The Dance Collective is based in Sutton Coldfield. Dance classes are held at Sutton Coldfield Methodist Church, 16 South Parade, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1QY. Pilates sessions are held at Armitage with Handsacre Village Hall.
The Dance Collective offers ballet classes from preschool through RAD Grade 8, contemporary dance classes, adult ballet, Silver Swans ballet for older adults, and Pilates classes. Ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus from Pre-Primary through vocational level grades. Preschool classes include Little Movers Ballet and First Steps with parent support.
Anyone can join The Dance Collective, including young dancers and adults. New students are being accepted and prospective students can register their interest or book a trial class via the contact form.
The Dance Collective caters for ages 2 to 55 and above. Classes range from First Steps for ages 2-3 with parent support, preschool ballet for ages 3-4, RAD ballet grades for ages 4 through 14 and above, contemporary dance for ages 7-10, adult ballet for ages 18 and above, and Silver Swans ballet for ages 55 and above.
The school offers opportunities for dancers to work towards Royal Academy of Dance examinations from Pre-Primary through to vocational level grades. RAD Class Award is offered as a more relaxed, pressure-free alternative to examinations. Parents are invited to a class sharing every term to watch progress.
Most ballet classes follow the Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and are taught by a RAD registered teacher. Little Movers preschool classes and Contemporary Dance classes do not follow a syllabus. Ballet classes emphasize postural alignment, greater body awareness, and understanding of classical technique. The school offers examinations and the RAD Class Award as alternatives for rewarding achievements.
Parents are invited to a class sharing every term. The school does not yet do full-length shows.
Prospective students can register their interest or book a trial class by getting in touch via the contact form on the website.