The Knight's Academy of Dance is a young, innovative and professional dance school based in Dartford. Founded in 2012, it welcomes children of all abilities from beginners to advanced dancers aged 3 to 17 years, offering a warm and positive environment focused on achieving exceptional standards of dance.
The Knight’s Academy of Dance is a dance and musical theatre school in Dartford, operating from two locations in the area. Founded in 2012, the school grew from 15 students and 2 weekly classes to over 100 students and 30 classes per week within seven years. Stacey Knight, who graduated from The Centre of Performing Arts in 2009 with dance teaching qualifications, serves as principal.
The academy teaches children aged 3 to 17 years, welcoming students of all abilities from beginners to advanced dancers. Classes include RAD Classical Ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, commercial, street dance, musical theatre, drama, and singing. Students can take exams through ISTD, IDTA, and RAD examination boards. The school offers demi pointe and pointe work classes, along with exam coaching sessions.
The academy provides performance opportunities throughout the year and runs an Easter camp and summer school. Competition teams are available through annual auditions, and the school has achieved placements at competitions including Dynamite Dance, Ultimate Victory Championships, Dance Inspirations, and International Stars. Annual and permanent scholarships have been offered since 2018, awarded based on commitment, dedication, and talent.
The Knight’s Academy of Dance is a dance and musical theatre school in Dartford. It is described as a young, innovative and professional dance school that offers a warm and positive environment focused on achieving exceptional standards of dance. The school is led by Principal Stacey Knight, who graduated from The Centre of Performing Arts in 2009 with all of her dance teaching qualifications. The academy has highly trained and certified instructors with experience in teaching and performing various styles and disciplines.
The school is based in Dartford and operates at two locations: Europa Centre, Vimy Way, Crayford, DA1 4FA and Reynolds Performing Arts, Orchard House, Kent Road, Dartford, DA1 2AJ. Facilities include mirrors, ballet barres, harlequin floors, and its very own theatre.
The academy offers classes in Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Drama, Street Dance, and Singing. Specific programs include RAD Classical Ballet, Demi Pointe, Commercial, Contemporary Dance, Jazz Technique, Pointe Work, and various graded levels of Ballet and Tap from Primary through Intermediate and Advanced levels. The academy also offers Exam Coaching, Competition Teams at Mini, Inter and Senior levels, Street Crew, Senior Jazz, Senior Contemporary, and Senior Street/Commercial classes.
Children can join the academy. The school welcomes children of all abilities from beginners to advanced dancers.
The academy caters for children aged 3 to 17 years and welcomes all abilities from beginners to advanced dancers.
Yes, the academy offers performance opportunities throughout the year, an annual Easter Camp and Summer school, and a Competition Team with annual auditions. The academy also offers scholarships, with two children receiving a full annual scholarship each year based on commitment and love of dance. Students can take exams in ISTD, IDTA, and RAD as recognition of their hard work and dedication.
The academy provides exams in ISTD, IDTA, and RAD. Classical Ballet teaches a high level of technique and discipline while allowing dancers to be expressive and artistic. Demi Pointe focuses on correct technique and building strength as preparation for pointe work. Commercial dance combines styles including Jazz, Street, Hip Hop, lyrical, and a little Diva. Contemporary dance combines elements of modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet, with dancers striving to connect the mind and body through fluid dance movements.
Yes, the academy offers performance opportunities throughout the year and has a Competition Team that has achieved title awards at Dynamite Dance, Ultimate Victory Championships, Dance Inspirations, and International Stars, as well as placing 1st in category at That’s Showbiz Finals. Competition team auditions are held annually.
Email: admin@theknightsacademyofdance.co.uk, Telephone: 07523 335360. Addresses: Europa Centre, Vimy Way, Crayford, DA1 4FA and Reynolds Performing Arts, Orchard House, Kent Road, Dartford, DA1 2AJ.