Classes, activities and groups for primary age children in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire – dance classes, musical theatre and performing arts.
AB School of Dance provides a fun and positive environment that allows your child to develop confidence and skill. Classes run at Winifred Holtby School, Bilton Village Hall and Jubilee Central Hull. We offer dance classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Modern, Street, Musical Theatre and Contemporary for ages 3+ so there is something for everyone. Working towards exciting shows and BBO Dance Examinations we run weekly classes at different venues. We usually hold dance shows at The Middleton Hall as well as offering different performance opportunities and trips and activities for our students.
NEW for 2024: Stardust Adult & Baby. Classes are for 6 months+ and they include dancing, singing, sensory games and stories, with different themes each month –
NEW for 2024: Adult Classes. Wednesday’s at Jubilee Central –
Your first class is FREE, so why not try all the styles to see which you enjoy. Come and be a part of our dance family! For more information please visit our website or contact us by email abschoolofdance@outlook.com, Text/Ring/WhatsApp 07724870302, or follow us on facebook or Instagram @abschoolofdanceltd.
We endeavour to keep these listings as up to date as possible but please contact all class providers before attending anything. Some are pre-book in advance. The providers will have the very latest class information. Thank you.
Flex Dance, musical theatre and street dance classes for children aged 4 to 11 years, plus Youth Classes too for teens.
Fun, non-competitive classes with 2 optional performances each year. Classes held in lots of venues across Hull and West Hull villages.
Book your FREE TRIAL now. For more info and bookings text Sam on 07921 222710, or visit their website here or follow them on facebook here.
Also now for younger children – Flex Tots for 2 -4 years and Flex Bambino’s from birth to on the move. Find more details of those on the 0-5s section here.
Dance at Freesoles Dance! Classes built on creativity, individuality and self-expression. Join a dance school with a difference and become part of our fabulous Freesoles community.
At Freesoles Dance we don’t just teach dance fabulously, we teach many different dance styles, allowing you to find your style and excel where you find enjoyment. Freesoles dance is a school for those who want to learn to be brave, experimental, creative and develop not just a new skill but a passion for dance. Join us at:
Find out more on the website here or drop us a line Freesolesdance@outlook.com. Follow us on Facebook here.
Louise Dell Performing Arts have been a dance school in Hull for 25 years. We follow the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) syllabus, with lots of opportunities for taking part in exams and shows. Louise has 30 years experience as a dance teacher, with a 100% pass rate for exams and many ex pupils now working within the trade.Ballet, Tap, Street dance, Freestyle, Ballroom & Latin, Musical Theatre – from age 3 years to 18. Classes in West Hull and Hessle at All Saints Church Hall, Hessle Scout Hut (behind All Saints Church Hall) St Joseph’s Church Hall, Boothferry Rd, Eastfield Pre-School and Primary School.
NEW classes in contemporary modern jazz! From age 6, at St James Centre, First Lane Hessle.
For more information please contact Louise on 07876 547282, email ldpahull@gmail.com, or please visit their website here or facebook page here.
Oxbow Lake Performing Arts teaches Acting, Singing and Dance to children from 3-18 yrs old. We are passionate about each individual child’s improvement and development in class. Saturdays at Molescroft Primary School, Beverley, HU17 7HF.
Stage 1-3 (5-18yrs): This is an exciting term as we are working towards our Summer Showcase! The students will have an input into the material we use for the showcase and they will each take part in at least 1 song, 1 dance and either a scene, monologue or a poem. There are no main parts in a showcase: all the children work hard and have an opportunity to shine.
Little Performers (3-5yrs): This class is a half hour class packed with games to spark their imagination and build their confidence, simple songs and dances to learn, and activities to introduce them to movement and music.
To book a free trial please contact Aimee on 07790081271, or email oxbowlakeperformingarts@gmail.com, or visit their website here.
On stage. Backstage. Whatever stage you’re at.
From the moment your child steps through our doors, we are on a continuous journey of getting to know them, nurturing them and supporting them as a unique individual. When you come to a PQA session, you’ll get more than just musical theatre. You’ll have a chance to explore a whole world of performing arts from TV and film to comedy and drama.
Our exciting creative projects and performance experiences, run by our specialist teachers, allow your child to take on fun new challenges, learn and feel good even when they make mistakes. From performing on a West End stage and your local theatre, screening their short films and experiencing masterclasses run by industry specialists. PQA offer an unrivalled breadth of learning opportunities, allowing your children to create their own work, whilst being guided by our expert teachers.
Our academies are a safe and inclusive place for your young people to discover their strengths, grow in creativity and develop skills to grow into confident adults. At PQA, we celebrate the individual and pride ourselves on helping your child discover and develop their amazing self.
PQA Hull is enrolling now. We offer everyone aged 4-18 the chance to try a full PQA session for free. Visit our website to discover more about PQA and book your free session.
PQA Hull runs all-day Saturday at Tranby School, Anlaby, HU10 7EH.
Contact Principal James on 07753179070, email james@pqacademy.com, or find out more on their website here.
Anlaby Studios is an in-house performing arts centre.
For other age groups 4-18 years, classes run throughout the week in Ballet, Modern, Tap, Acrobatics, Flexibility/Stretch, Street, Musical Theatre and Drama.
For more info contact email contact@anlabystudios.com.
Anlaby Studios, 18-22 Wilson Street, Anlaby, HU10 7AN.
Dance lessons for kids from 2 to 18 years including tap, ballet, street jazz, musical theatre and contemporary ballet. Preschool lessons are on Saturday mornings.
For more info call 07818 085919 or email info@danceschoolshull.co.uk
Calvella School of Performing Arts, Pryme Street, Anlaby, HU10 6SH
Clifton Richardson Academy of Dance is an East Hull based Dance and Performing Arts academy. Classes run Monday to Thursday and are held in St James Church Hall Sutton Village, and in St Andrews Community Centre Sutton Park. We offer a variety of children’s classes from age 3+ years, for all abilities and levels. Subjects include: Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Acro, Lyrical and Musical Theatre.
Please contact us on cliftonrichardsonacademy@gmail.com or 07702072827 (Rosalind – Principal)
Dance classes include ballet, tap, modern, street, musical theatre, contemporary and acrobatic arts. Annual performances, shows, exams and competitions. For age 2 and upwards.
Please contact office@danceforce.co.uk for class details and times.
South Hunsley School, Welton, North Ferriby HU14 3HS
Delanoy Dancers in Beverley opened its doors in September 2019 for children aged from 18 months to 18 years, with classes in ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern, Boys Street Dance and Adults Ballet, Tap and Fusion (blend of jazz, contemporary and commercial)
For more information or to book a trial class contact Fiona Delanoy on 07944 280 716 or email delanoydancers@gmail.com.
East Riding Youth Dance (ERYD) is an exciting and inspiring community dance programme within the East Riding of Yorkshire for young people aged 8-18, taking place in Bridlington, Beverley, and Withernsea.
They run weekly sessions in a 10-week programme where participants work closely with professional dance artists, providing a platform for those with little or no previous background in dance to have a fun, energetic and engaging experience. You can find out more and sign up on their website.
Children’s Street Dance Classes: Thursday evenings at Barmby Moor Village Hall for ages 4+. A great introduction to dance for little ones and for older ones to develop their dance skills.
Also run children’s dance parties.
Email info@emergedfitness.co.uk for more information.
Fun, friendly dance classes in freestyle disco and street dance for children.
(Also adult classes on both days at 7pm)
For more info contact Laura on laura@empiredancehull.co.uk
Fit For All dance classes in Swanland from – Ballet, Tap, Freestyle, Cheer, Street, from walking to adults. Classes throughout the week for all age groups at Swanland Village Hall, HU14 3QR.
Saturdays in Swanland for under 5s: tap and ballet from 2 years, with our parent & child new starters class at 9.30. Children over 3yrs who can dance without parent support in the room can join our United ballet, tap and cheer class at 10.15. First class FREE.
More classes throughout the week for ages 5+ years to adult.
Please get in touch for more information call Anneke on 07801752684, email fitforall@icloud.com
We offer a wide range of classes including ISTD Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz. We have Acrobatic Arts, Musical Theatre and Dinky Dancers a boys only class, our very successful Boys Crew. Pupils can start their dance journey at 18 months and continue to learn and thrive until 18 years. All staff are fully qualified, experienced and deliver engaging classes. The team is led by the Principal and Founder of the Academy, Miss Fleur.
We have classes and venues to suit all in Kirkella, Swanland and Hull. Contact us today on fleur@fleurelizabethacademy.co.uk or please feel free to phone Miss Fleur on 01964 550996, if you would like a chat about what we could offer your child.
JBCD offers Cheerleading and Tumbling classes from ages 5+ years. We also offer Cheertots classes from ages 2-5 years. We have classes to suit both recreational and competitive athletes. Our athletes have won a number of awards at UKCA Cheerleading Competitions and Cheer City Competitions. We have a 7 Panel Cheerleading floor, air track and a variety of tumble equipment. For more information please contact Jillian – 07496326212 or info@jbsportsdance.co.uk.
Unit E1, Chamberlain Business Park, Chamberlain Road, Hull, Hu8 8hL.
JP’s Performing Arts runs from Anlaby Studios on Thursdays:
For booking and more information please contact Jayne on jpsperformingarts@gmail.com.
Free street dance classes for children aged 5-11 years:
Sessions must be pre-booked on the Hull Libraries Eventbrite page.
A variety of classes in Dance and Musical Theatre, for ages 2-18 years, running from Monday to Saturday (excluding Wednesday)
For more information contact Sammy on 07415 888611. 159 Southcoates Avenue, Hull, HU93HF
NKH Dance is a friendly and welcoming school that runs lots of classes for children aged 3 – 18 years+ including ballet, street, jazz, musical theatre, tap, lyrical, acro, and singing. Classes run Monday to Saturday, located at ‘The Bank’ on Calvert Lane roundabout.
For more information email Nicola or Adele Nkhschoolofperformingarts@gmail.com
NKH School Of Performing Arts, 2 Willerby Road, Hull, HU5 5JJ
Northern Lights Drama is an independent theatre school that runs weekly Acting, Musical Theatre, and LAMDA Classes (London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art) for ages 4 to 18 years. They have classes on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturdays in Welton, Beverley and North Ferriby.
For more information or to book a FREE trial class please call 01482 641690 or email info@heynld.co.uk.
Park Street Performing Arts Centre provide tuition in dance, drama, and performing arts, including classes for SEN children. For more information all 01482 222452.
Park Street (behind St Stephen’s Centre), Hull, HU2 8RR
Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle dance classes for children starting from age 3 and upwards. Come along just for fun or to do exams and competitions.
Rhythm and Dreams also run Baby Ballroom for under 3s on Thursdays at 9.30am
For more info and to book call 01482 448347 / 07876 455394 or email buildingdancers@aol.com..
Rhythm & Dreams Dancing Centre, 833-839 Hessle Road, Hull, HU4 6QF
Rose Elliott Academy of Arts offers musical theatre classes for children aged 4-16yrs, who wish to meet their full potential as a musical theatre performer. Whilst meeting new friends, our students also grow in confidence and most importantly having plenty of fun! All classes consist of acting, singing and dancing, preparing themselves to perform musicals such as Matilda, Hairspray, Shrek, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Grease, School of Rock, Mama Mia and many more.
St Andrews Church Hall- Sutton Park:
Bilton Village Hall:
For more details and bookings please call Rose on 07414826669 or email roseelliottacademy@gmail.com.
Also for younger children, REA Tots, Musical Theatre classes for babies and tots (details here).
State of The Arts Academy deliver professional, inclusive and affordable performing arts training to all ages and abilities from their purpose-built venue in Hull’s Old Town. Their aim is to provide an accessible and friendly environment where students can develop and excel in their chosen avenue of creative performing arts.
Classes run Monday to Saturday and include: Boys Dance, Open Dance, Street Dance, Ballet, Tap Modern, Musical Theatre, Singing, Panto. From ages 2 years to adults, plus specific SEN sessions.
For more info call 07928 077862, email info@stateoftheartsacademy.co.uk. 42-43 High Street, Hull, HU1 1PT.
Youth Theatre and Teen Music sessions, open for everyone aged 5 – 18 years, with no previous experience required.
Youth Theatre sessions are a fun and engaging way to learn all about theatre-making, and Teen Music are music-making sessions open to those who want to sing and/or play an instrument. Prices start at £5 per session, to book a place call the Box Office 01405 76 36 52.
Junction Goole, Paradise Place, Goole, DN14 5DL
Wednesdays, 5.15-6.00pm. Dance and baton twirling group for 3-15 year olds. For more info call 07469077579
St Marks Church Hall, Anlaby Common, Hull, HU4 7RY
Street, Musical Theatre, Commercial Dance and Cheerleading:
For more info call Vicky on 07742 339000
