Centre Stage Dance Academy is a well-established dance school in Cradley Heath offering a broad programme for children and young dancers. From ballet and tap through to a range of other styles, it gives pupils a rounded grounding and plenty of chances to perform. Families looking for a long-term dance home will find much to like.
Parents speak of children thriving over many years, with strong exam results and memorable performance opportunities. The staff come across as welcoming and genuinely invested in each child, letting individuals progress at their own pace within a caring set-up.
The academy runs classes across disciplines including ballet and tap, with routes for beginners right through to more advanced dancers. Lessons combine solid technique with the fun of learning routines, and pupils can work towards graded examinations as they develop. Because there is such a spread of styles on offer, dancers can broaden their skills or focus on a favourite as they mature.
Newcomers are met kindly and eased into whichever class suits their age and stage. Comfortable clothing suited to movement and appropriate dance shoes are ideal, though the school can confirm specifics for each discipline. No previous experience is expected.
The academy is based in Cradley Heath and is reachable via the area's local roads and transport.
My daughter has been with this dance school for over 6 years and I can honestly say that sending her here was the best decision I have ever made for her.
She has achieved so much and has been given so many opportunities over the years, from fantastic exam results, to dancing at Wembley Stadium, competing at Disneyland Paris & most recently winning two scholarships to train in America!!, she is just 9 years old!!
These opportunities are available to ALL children at the school.Her teachers are friendly, caring, supportive and passionate, they all work extremely hard to help the children to be— Jeanette Mason
Our daughters have been to this dance school since the age of two. All of the staff are welcoming ,kind and genuinely care about our children whilst wanting the individual child to progress at their own pace. There is a wide variety of classes to choose from including ballet,tap, modern,jazz,acrobatics, musical theatre and much more. Our daughters have had various opportunities to perform at both a local level,nationally and internationally.Many of these opportunities have been one off events and have seen our children grown in confidence and happiness. Whether you’re 2 or 92 ,there is someth— Sam Baggins
Centre Stage Dance Academy is an amazing place for your children to learn dance.
My daughters have been going there for the last 10 & 7years and have enjoyed every second of it.
They have had so many opportunities threw the dance school from dancing at Disney Land Paris to dancing with the English Youth Ballet as well as local competitions.
The teachers at Centre Stage Dance Academy put so much into all of the children that attend and it’s lovely to see how much all the children love going there as my girls say “it’s there second home with there dance family.”— Kellie Bonness
my daughter has danced here since she was 2 and a half! Very welcoming school all the teachers are bubbly, understanding patient and full of life! it's a fun and safe environment for your child to learn dance.There are many opportunities and options through the dance school. The exams and awards are recognised. The results speak for themselves hard work put in by all and fabulous results. highly recommended! Easy enough to find too as it's just off the roundabout!— super griffo
Yes, the classes here are taught individually and in groups, so a partner is not needed. Pupils learn and rehearse their steps on their own.
Comfortable clothing that lets you move freely and the right shoes for the style are all you need to begin. The school will advise on any particular uniform or footwear.
Fees depend on the discipline, age group and number of classes taken. Please contact the academy for its current rates.
Foundational styles such as ballet or tap give young beginners a strong base. The teachers can suggest the best starting class for your child.
Adults tend to enjoy a style that feels achievable and sociable from the outset. It is worth asking the school which of its classes welcome adult beginners.
Light dancing can be enjoyable and active for many people, but anyone with a heart condition should seek medical advice before taking part. Teachers can then tailor movements accordingly.