Makers of Dance Energy, known as MODE, is a dance school serving the Penyrheol area near Swansea. It teaches children and young people across styles, with street dance a notable strength. Families looking for energetic, confidence-building dance classes in Swansea will find a warm community here. The focus is on progression, friendship and performance.
Parents speak glowingly of the school and its teachers. One described a son progressing all the way from pre-intermediate to senior street dance, making friends and growing in confidence, while another highlighted a once-shy three-year-old blossoming into a confident nine-year-old who looks forward to class every week. The annual show is a clear highlight for families.
The school offers a range of styles with street dance among its strengths, teaching young dancers through structured levels that build skill and confidence. Classes develop coordination, musicality and stage presence, culminating in a much-loved annual show. While the core work is for children and young people, Swansea's wider scene includes options for adult dance classes in Swansea, ballet classes in Swansea and more. For families comparing dance lessons in Swansea, the supportive, progression-focused approach here stands out among local dance classes in Swansea.
A first class is friendly and encouraging, with teachers experienced at settling shy newcomers. Comfortable clothes your child can move freely in and suitable trainers or soft shoes are all that is needed. Arriving a little early helps them ease into the session.
The school is based in the Penyrheol area near Swansea, convenient for the local community. Access and parking are generally straightforward.
Our son has been going to MODE for many years now. We have watched him progress from pre-inter street all the way up to senior street! He loves MODE, he has made many friends there and it has helped to build his confidence. His favourite part of MODE is the annual show, he loves to perform on stage. Sarah and the team work so hard every year to pull off a fantastic show. Even during lockdown they adapted to online teaching to keep the kids engaged and involved. We would highly recommend MODE to anyone, especially any boys with an interest in dance. Would love to see some more boys getting invo— Francesca Pascoe
My daughter has danced with MODE for over 6 years and she loves it!! The teachers are all amazing, and brilliant at what they do! I have always felt she is in capable hands and the skills she has learned are incredible. The annual shows are always a pleasure to watch and so much hard work and effort goes into them!— Michelle Thomas
My daughter has loved dancing with MODE since she was a very shy 3 year old! Now a confident 9 year old, she looks forward to classes every week, and every single teacher of every single class has been amazing. We love the annual show too! Thanks to Sarah for creating such a warm and welcoming dance school.— Louise Hall
I’ve been a student at MODE for over 2 years now, after having some bad experiences with previous Dance school, I felt so welcomed coming to MODE. My passion for dance has just grown more and more since attending class at MODE. All the teachers are so lovely and so supportive and I learn so much each week💕— Jessie Hurlow
Salsa is beginner-friendly, with a few core steps you can learn quickly and then polish, though this school focuses on styles like street dance for young people.
Yes, salsa welcomes complete beginners, and dedicated beginner classes exist for those with no experience.
It is. Ballet can be started at any age, and adult beginners can progress with regular practice.
No age is too late to begin ballet; adults across the age range take it up and enjoy it.
Line dancing commonly uses the grapevine, step-touch, kick-ball-change, pivot turn and simple forward and back steps combined into repeating sequences.
Short, repetitive routines are easiest for beginners, as they reuse a small set of familiar steps.