Swatridge’s
Academy of Dance

Swatridge’s Academy are proud to run a professional, friendly and inclusive dance school in Havant, Cowplain & Southsea.

Following the prestigious Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) gives our students the opportunity to take part in examinations in Ballet, Tap and Modern from the age of 4.

Alongside running classes in Street, Acrobatics, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Jazz Technique and contemporary, We offer the opportunity for everyone to dance from 16 months to adults.

Contact us for information about private lessons, dance festivals/competitions, exams, dance parties and our school holiday workshops.


Wiggles & Giggles

For all little ones between 16 months and 2.5 years.

Pre-School Dance

Ballet, Tap & Modern classes for children 2.5 to 4 years old.

RAD BALLET

RAD Ballet Syllabus classes for all children from 4 years old and above.

ISTD TAP

ISTD Tap Syllabus classes for all children from 4 years old and above.

ISTD Modern

ISTD Modern Syllabus classes for all children from 4 years old and above.

Street Dance

Street Dance classes for all children from 4 years old and above.

Acrobatics (Acro)

Acrobatic Dance classes for all children from 4 years old and above.

Beginner & Advance Adult Dance Classes

A range of styles including Tap, Contemporary & Ballet suitable for all abilities.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pre-School Ballet & Tap
Location: St Wilfrids Church, Padnell Road, Cowplain (Upstairs Hall)

Our students get the chance to develop their creativity and imagination through adventures far and wide!! Visiting Princes & Princesses, exploring with animals on land and under water & even taking trips to the seaside!

As well as having lots of fun using our colourful, musical and sensory props to build and boost their dance technique, coordination, balance, strength, musicality, social skills, confidence to the highest possible level!

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Wiggles & Giggles
Location: St Wilfrids Church, Padnell Road, Cowplain (Downstairs Hall)

Specifically designed dance class for little ones between 16 months & 2.5 years!

- Full of fun music, movement & bright colourful sensory & musical props

- Build your little ones confidence , balance, strength, coordination & so much more

- Great chance for adults & children to meet new friends in a friendly & inclusive space

- Bond with your little one through exploring new movement, music & fun new adventures

05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Junior Street Dance
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Mixed Ability Acrobatics
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Junior Lyrical
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Infant & Junior Acro
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
RAD Primary Ballet
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
04:45 PM - 05:15 PM
ISTD Grade 1 Modern
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
ISTD Primary Tap
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Infant & Junior Lyrical
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Junior Jazz Technique
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Senior Jazz Technique
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Senior Lyrical & Contemporary
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Intermediate Tap
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Wiggles & Giggles 16m +
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant

Specifically designed dance class for little ones between 16 months & 2.5 years!

- Full of fun music, movement & bright colourful sensory & musical props

- Build your little ones confidence , balance, strength, coordination & so much more

- Great chance for adults & children to meet new friends in a friendly & inclusive space

- Bond with your little one through exploring new movement, music & fun new adventures

03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
RAD Grade 1 Ballet
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
04:30 PM - 05:15 PM
ISTD Grade 1/2 Modern
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:15 PM - 05:45 PM
ISTD Grade 1 Tap
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
RAD Grade 2 Ballet
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
ISTD Grade 2/3 Modern
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
07:15 PM - 08:15 PM
Adult Tap - Mixed Abilities
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant

Our Adult Tap class is open to anyone looking to try a new hobby, enjoy & better themselves, learn a different skill or just meet some new friends!

Tap is a great way to burn calories, develop coordination, improve posture, meet new people and most importantly have fun!!

Absolutely no experience needed, All Abilities are welcome & with the option to Pay as you go, how can you say no?

05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
RAD Grade 6 Ballet
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
PBT - Progressing Ballet Technique
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
06:45 PM - 08:00 PM
RAD Intermediate Ballet
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
RAD Grade 7 Ballet
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Pre-School Ballet, Tap & Modern
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant

Our students get the chance to develop their creativity and imagination through adventures far and wide!! Visiting Princes & Princesses, exploring with animals on land and under water & even taking trips to the seaside!

As well as having lots of fun using our colourful, musical and sensory props to build and boost their dance technique, coordination, balance, strength, musicality, social skills, confidence to the highest possible level!

03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Pre-School Ballet
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
ISTD Pre-Primary / Primary Tap
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
04:15 PM - 05:00 PM
RAD Pre-Primary Ballet
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:00 PM - 05:45 PM
Group 1 Acro (Age 4-8)
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
05:45 PM - 06:30 PM
Street Dance
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
06:30 PM - 07:15 PM
Group 2 Acro (Age 9+)
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Senior Lyrical & Contemporary
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Adult Contemporary
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Beginner Ballet (2.5 - 4.5 years)
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Beginner Tap (3 years +)
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
RAD Pre-Primary Ballet
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
RAD Grade 2/3 Ballet
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
RAD Grade 1/2 Ballet
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Musical Theatre
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
ISTD Grade 2 Tap
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
ISTD Grade 1 Tap
Location: Priory School Sports Centre
12:45 PM - 01:45 PM
Musical Theatre (4 - 7 years)
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
01:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Musical Theatre (8 years +)
Location: St Michaels and all angels Church, Dunsbury Way, Havant
12:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Private Lessons, Festival or Exam Practice & Dance Parties
Location: Mixed Locations

COMING SOON …

We will soon have our very own dance shop filled with all your set uniform, shoes, accessories, dance bags and gifts!! Super easy to order and of course with our normal school discount too…

 

Return to all Classes

Welcome back everyone! We are back to all of our classes after a fun filled summer holiday.

09/09/2024
 

Break up for October Half Term

October Half Term - No Classes from Monday 28th - Sunday 3rd November 2024

27/10/2024
 

Return to all Classes

Goodbye Halloween - We are back to all of our classes on the exciting run up to Christmas!

04/11/2024
 

Break up for Christmas

Christmas Break - No Classes from Monday 16th Dec - Sunday 5th January 2025

15/12/2024
 

Return to all Classes

Happy New Year! We are back to all of our classes and ready to kick off a brand new year

06/01/2025
 

Break up for February Half Term

February Half Term - No Classes from Monday 17th - Sunday 23rd February 2025

16/02/2025
 

Return to all Classes

We are back to all of our classes on the eggciting run up to Easter!

24/02/2025
 

Break up for Easter

Easter Break - No Classes from Monday 7th April - Sunday 23rd April 2025

06/04/2025
 

Return to all Classes

We are back after all that chocolate to dance it off as we head into April showers & May flowers!

22/04/2025
 

Break up for May Half Term

May Half Term - No Classes from Monday 26th May - Sunday 1st June 2025

25/05/2025
 

Return to all Classes

We are back to all our classes for our last half term before the summer holidays!

02/06/2025
  • Havant Classes - St Michael and all angels church, Dunsbury Way
  • Southsea Classes - Priory School Sports Centre, Fawcett Road. Cowplain classes - St Wilfrids Church, Padnell Road.