Divas & Dudes Dance Academy offers ballet, tap, and dance classes for children aged 2-18 years across three locations in Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, under the direction of Stephanie Maxwell.
Divas & Dudes Dance Academy operates under the direction of Stephanie Maxwell, who trained at Laine Theatre Arts and holds ISTD teaching qualifications. The academy teaches children aged 2 to 18 years across three locations in Emmer Green, Henley-on-Thames, and Burnham. Classes include ISTD Tap, Modern, and Ballet, as well as Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary dance. The structured program follows ISTD levels from Tiny Toes and Pre-Primary through to Grade 4.
The academy offers weekly classes, dance parties, holiday workshops, examinations, and regular performance opportunities. Recent productions have included “A Night at the Movies” at The Kenton Theatre and a summer workshop production of High School Musical with 40 children. The teaching staff includes Millie McDonnell, a graduate of Laine Theatre Arts with screen credits, and Laura Prince, who attended the London School of Musical Theatre and has worked in West End productions. Free trial classes are available for prospective students.
Divas & Dudes Dance Academy is a dance school offering classes to girls and boys aged 2-18 years, directed by Stephanie Maxwell who holds ISTD teaching qualifications and trained at Laine Theatre Arts.
Classes are held at three locations: St Barnabus Church Hall in Emmer Green, Berkshire; Henley YMCA in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire; and Burnham Youth Centre in Burnham, Buckinghamshire.
The academy offers ISTD Tap, Modern & Ballet, Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary dance classes, along with dance parties, holiday workshops, examinations, and regular performance opportunities.
Children and young people can join the classes. Dance party packages are available for every age group from 1 upwards, including birthdays, Halloween, Christmas, or hen nights.
Classes cater for children aged 2-18 years, from beginner introductory classes like Disco Duck and Tiny Toes through structured ISTD grades including Pre-Primary, Primary, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3/4, and Grade 4.
All children attending have the chance to take examinations and participate in regular performance opportunities. The academy produces shows and holiday workshop performances for family and friends.
The academy follows ISTD teaching methods with structured levels including Pre-Primary, Primary, and Grades 1-4, teaching ISTD Tap, Modern & Ballet alongside Street Dance, Musical Theatre, Lyrical, and Contemporary dance.
The academy offers regular performance opportunities and produces shows. Holiday workshops end with small costumed performances for family and friends.
Contact Stephanie Maxwell by phone at 07803 164401 or 07711 087427, or by email at steph@ddacademy.co.uk. Free trials are available.