Breeze Academy of Dance on Ringwood Road in Poole is spoken of as much for its inclusive community as for its teaching. Reviewers describe a school where dancers from toddlers to adults come together, and where teachers show a genuine passion for what they do. Styles on offer include ballet, tap and jazz, with singing and performing arts alongside. Led by Miss Anna and her team, the emphasis falls on helping each student be themselves.
The academy takes an inclusive, family-minded approach, covering a spread of ages from very young children to adults. Beyond ballet, tap and jazz, the school also touches on singing and performing arts, giving pupils a rounded creative grounding. Feedback highlights teachers who recognise each student as an individual and encourage them accordingly.
Breeze provides dance classes in Poole across ballet, tap and jazz for a broad age range, and its inclusive ethos extends to adult dance classes in Poole as well as children's sessions. Anyone seeking regular dance lessons in Poole for a child or themselves will find plenty to ask about. Partnered and social styles such as ballroom dancing in Poole, salsa classes in Poole or line dancing in Poole are not the academy's main focus, so check which disciplines run this term. The teachers can help place a newcomer at the right level.
A trial class is the usual introduction, giving toddlers, older children or adults a chance to see how sessions run. Comfortable clothing and soft footwear suit a first visit. Arriving early lets you meet Miss Anna or a member of the team and settle in.
The academy sits in the Poole area of the Dorset conurbation, keeping it accessible for families across the town and nearby Bournemouth. Local transport and parking make weekly attendance manageable.
An incredible dance school with professional teachers who have a genuine passion and love for what they do. The atmosphere at Breeze is like one big family and provides its students with a space to just be themselves. It is an inclusive dance school where each student is recognised and seen as an individual and teachers go above and beyond to make everyone feel included. I have been at Breeze since 2006 and I absolutely love it it has provided me with so many opportunities to perform, take exams and try new things but most importantly it’s provided me with a passion and love for dance for life— Mel Safe
Breeze is so much more than a dance school. Breeze is a safe place for dancers of all ages, toddler to adult, to come together as one big family. From Ballet to Tap to Jazz, from singing to performing arts, Miss Anna and her team support, train and encourage you to be the best version of yourself. I have learned so much in my time here and am so happy and lucky to be a part of the Breeze family. Can‘t recommend them enough!— Sue Mills
Very good place this is they do just about everything Christian Aid is here you have just about everything I'm not being funny guys but if you can help you will fall to do it only give you 10 x 4 get this sorted and hopefully we can speak to speak to them tomorrow I'm trying to park up with me but there's a lot of things that you do dance groups care group that you need to come on— Patrick Olivier
Brilliant dance school with a lovely family vibe. Great for all ages from age 2 through to adult, and a great variety of classes.— diana h
Ballroom usually begins in a beginners' class covering the basic hold, posture and one or two simple dances. No experience is needed; the teacher builds each step up gradually so your confidence grows over a few weeks.
The waltz is a popular first ballroom dance for its slow, clear three-beat rhythm, and the social foxtrot is another gentle option. Both establish the frame and timing that underpin other dances.
Salsa is approachable at the start because it rests on a few repeated steps. Most beginners move to the music within a few lessons, with turns and styling added at their own pace.
Yes. Beginner salsa assumes no experience, breaking the timing down slowly so a complete non-dancer can follow from the very first lesson.
Line dancing uses moves such as the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, coaster step and pivot turn. These recombine across many routines, giving a solid foundation once learned.
A short four-wall dance with a repeating sequence is the gentlest way in, as the same pattern returns after each turn. A slow, familiar routine helps beginners settle into the timing.