Swatridge’s
Academy of Dance
About our school
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.
Classes
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.
Jazz Technique
Jazz Technique classes for all children from 7 years old and above.
Lyrical / Contemporary
Lyrical and contemporary classes for all children from 5 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 3 years old and above.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre classes for all children from 3 years old and above.
Stretch & Strength
Strength & Stretch classes for all children from 11 years old and above.
Elite Team
Mini, Junior and Senior Elite Teams for those looking for extra performance opportunities.
Beginner & Advanced Adult Dance Classes
A range of styles including Tap, Contemporary & Ballet suitable for all abilities.
Timetable
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!
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!
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
Upper Gym
Upper Gym
Upper Gym
Upper Gym
Lower Gym
Uniform Shop
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…
Term Dates
Return to all Classes
Welcome back everyone! We are back to all of our classes after a fun filled summer holiday.
No Classes
No classes Thursday 24th September due to Priory School Open Evening.
Break up for October Half Term
October Half Term - No Classes from Monday 26th October - Sunday 1st November 2026
Return to all Classes
Goodbye Halloween - We are back to all of our classes on the exciting run up to Christmas!
Show Rehearsals Only
Show rehearsals replace normal classes between Monday 14th December and Sunday 20th December.
Break up for Christmas
Christmas Break - No Classes from Monday 21st Dec 2026 - Sunday 3rd January 2027
Return to all Classes
Happy New Year! We are back to all of our classes and ready to kick off a brand new year with our show!
Show Weekend
Here we go…It’s show weekend!!
Break up for February Half Term
February Half Term - No Classes from Monday 15th - Sunday 21st February 2027
Return to all Classes
We are back to all of our classes on the eggciting run up to Easter!
Break up for Easter
Easter Break - No Classes from Friday 26th March - Sunday 11th April 2027
Return to all Classes
We are back after all that chocolate to dance it off as we head into April showers & May flowers!
No Classes (Bank Holiday)
No classes due to May Day Bank Holiday today!
Disneyland Paris
We are off on our exciting trip to Disneyland Paris from Friday 28th May - Tuesday 1st June!
Break up for May Half Term
May Half Term - No Classes from Friday 28th May - Sunday 6th June 2027
Return to all Classes
We are back to all our classes for our last half term before the summer holidays!
Testimonials
Gallery
Contact us
- 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.
