Kings Academy of Performing Arts

Kings Academy of Performing Arts — Dance Classes In Southampton

Kings Academy of Performing Arts has earned a warm reputation among families in the Sarisbury Green area of Southampton. Alongside dance, it weaves in drama and performance, giving pupils a rounded creative experience. Parents often mention the family feel, with older students supporting younger ones and sometimes returning to teach. Shows and showcases are a regular highlight of the calendar.

About Kings Academy of Performing Arts

The academy places real value on nurturing confidence, and staff are known for supporting each child individually. Its blend of dance, singing and acting reflects a broader performing-arts ethos rather than a single discipline. That mix is a big part of why pupils stay involved over the years.

Classes & Dance Styles

Streetdance sits among the most popular offerings, taught weekly with plenty of energy for younger dancers, while the creative programme adds drama and stage skills. For families comparing dance classes in Southampton, the academy stands out for pairing movement with performance opportunities. Adult dance classes in Southampton and dance lessons in Southampton can be explored too, and interest in ballet classes in Southampton or salsa classes in Southampton is met with helpful guidance. Even those curious about line dancing in Southampton will find the staff happy to point them toward a suitable style. Regular shows give students a genuine goal to work towards.

What to Expect on Your First Visit

Come dressed in comfortable, flexible clothing and footwear appropriate to the class, whether that is trainers for streetdance or soft shoes for other styles. Arriving a little early helps new pupils settle and meet the teachers. A brief chat beforehand will confirm which group is the right fit.

Location & Contact

Sarisbury Green sits between Southampton and Fareham, a settled residential area where a family-focused performing-arts school fits naturally.

• Address: Parish Rooms, Sarisbury Green, Southampton SO31 7BH
• Phone: +44 7534 443142
• Website: https://kingsacademyofperformingarts.co.uk/
• Opening hours:
  • Monday: 3-9 pm
  • Tuesday: 3-9 pm
  • Wednesday: 3-9 pm
  • Thursday: 3-9 pm
  • Friday: 3-9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am-2 pm

What Dancers Say About Kings Academy of Performing Arts

5/5 from 8 Google reviews.

My daughter joined Kings Academy last year she attends Street dance classes each week as well as the Creative drama programme. The staff at Kings work incredibly hard supporting all of the children individually and have helped and supported my child massively in the time she has been with them. She looks forward each week to her lessons and always comes out smiling and chatting away about the fun they got up to. I know that her time with the Kings Academy is really being put to good use, and that wouldn’t be possible without Miss Viki, Miss Emily & Miss Jess.— Kadie

My children love their time at Kings and especially look forward to shows. It really feels like a family with older pupils supporting the younger children and often returning to the school to teach. A number of pupils continue in dance courses at uni and college so the quality of teaching is excellent. I don’t think my children will become professionals but they enjoy meeting their friends, learning new skills, having fun whilst exercising and being part of a dance school family.— Anna Greenfield

The team put on a Caberet show last night giving the children, amongst them my 9 year old daughter, a chance to showcase their singing and acting. It was a genuinely WOW moment to see her up there singing with such poise and confidence and loving every second. Miss Viki and Miss Emily are clearly inspiring the children to step up to their performance, hone their skills, work as a team, but mainly enjoy every second of it.— Louise O'Leary

This is a lovely Dance Academy, both my daughters attend/have attended, all the teachers work really hard to get the best from their students – and there is a good balance between exam work and show work – and the shows are absolutely brilliant!— Hayley Woods

Frequently Asked Questions

How hard is it to learn salsa?

At beginner level salsa is quite accessible, resting on a short step that repeats to a steady beat. With a bit of practice the timing clicks, and simple patterns usually come together within a few sessions.

Can a non-dancer learn salsa?

Yes, salsa classes are built for people with no dance background whatsoever. Taking the count slowly and repeating it is exactly how a complete beginner grows comfortable moving to the music.

Is it possible to learn ballet as an adult?

It is entirely possible, and adults take up ballet for enjoyment, posture and gentle fitness all the time. Adult-focused classes move at a pace suited to grown-up learners, so there is no need to have danced as a child.

What age is too late to start ballet?

There is no age at which ballet becomes off-limits as a hobby. Professional training tends to begin young, but recreational classes welcome adults of any age who simply want to enjoy the movement.

What are 5 basic steps in line dancing?

Common steps include the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and shuffle. Because line dances thread these familiar moves together, learning them opens the door to plenty of routines.

What is the easiest line dance to learn for beginners?

A simple four-wall dance with a short repeating pattern is usually the easiest way in. The sequence keeps coming back around, letting you relax into the beat instead of memorising something long.

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