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Thorrington Dance Academy

Dance Classes in a fun and engaging environment that create memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Sharing the joy of dance
Welcome to Thorrington Dance Academy.

We provide a range of fun and engaging dance classes for children and Adults. From Ballet and Tap to Acrobatics and Musical Theatre, we have something for everyone, no matter their ability.

We are passionate about helping to develop happy and confident dancers from their very first step with us. Our qualified and experienced teachers create a safe environment for our dancers to grow in confidence and ability.

We are committed to creating a wonderful experience that enables every dancer the opportunity to make friendships and memories to last a lifetime.

We look forward to sharing the joy of dance with you!
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About Us

At Thorrington Dance Academy we believe our dance classes are about more than learning steps and routines.

We strive to bring joy to every dancer, build their confidence and develop their skills in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Why Choose Us?

Fun Classes
All of our classes are designed to bring joy to every child and build their confidence.
Experienced Teachers
We're Acrobatic Arts certified and a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.
Fantastic Opportunities
We offer a wide range of dance styles - Acro, Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Musical Theatre and Dance Fitness for Adults.
Brilliant Reviews
Our children and adults really enjoy our classes - we have lots of 5* reviews on Facebook and Google.

Our Commitment

Thorrington Dance Academy is committed to putting our dancers’ well-being first.
We are a certified Acrobatic Arts studio, a member of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and proud to be a Dance Den accredited school. 

All of our teachers are hugely passionate about sharing their love of dance. Our teachers are friendly and have a positive and encouraging approach to teaching.

All teachers have DBS checks, first aid training and are appropriately qualified to teach dance.
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Member of the ISTD
Acrobatic Arts Certified
Dance Den Accredited School
DBS Checked
First Aid Trained
Qualified Dance Teachers

Reviews

Freya just loves her Ballet classes at Thorrington Dance Academy so much!

I hear all about it all week until the day and she literally dives into her with excitement!

It is such a great way for all ages to keep fit and healthy and to learn as well!
My daughter absolutely loves going to classes. The teaching is done in such a fun way that the children don’t even realise that they are learning.

It’s so important for children to be active, and dancing is the perfect way to do this. Highly recommended.
Our daughter started two weeks ago. She really enjoys it. Thorrington Dance Academy is the best!

Sam is an outstanding teacher, the classes are fun and brilliantly structured.

I love the smiles on their faces.

Timetable

Most of our dance classes are held at Thorrington Village Hall, Colchester.

Our Tuesday Classes are held at Brightlingsea YMCA.

Term 1
Friday 6th September - Thursday 19th December 2024

Half Term: Monday 28th October - Sunday 3rd November 2024
Halloween Workshop: Monday 28th October 2024

Watch Week: Monday 2nd December - Saturday 7th December 2024

Christmas Holidays: Friday 20th December - Sunday 5th January
Christmas Workshop: Monday 23rd December 2024

Term 2
Monday 6th January - Monday 7th April
Half Term: Classes running

Easter Holidays: Tuesday 8th April - Monday 21st April
Easter Workshop: Monday 14th April

Term 3
Tuesday 22nd April - Monday 21st July 2025
Half Term: 26th May - 1st June 2025
Summer Workshops: Monday 4th & 18th August 2025
No class Bank holiday Monday - 5th May

Monday

Thorrington Village Hall (Main Hall) with Miss Sam
16:40-17:20
Junior Tap
6-8 Year Olds
17:20-18:00
Upper Junior Ballet
8-10 Year Olds
18:00-18:40
Upper Junior Tap
8-10 Year Olds
18:40-19:20
Senior Tap
11 Years+
19:30-20:15
FunkyFit Class
Adults
20:15-21:00
Tap (Beginners)
Adults

Monday

Thorrington Village Hall (Farrow Room) with Miss Shannon
16:00-16:30
Ballet (Preschool)
3-4 Year Olds
16:30-17:20
Ballet & Tap (Reception)
4-6 Year Olds
17:20-18:00
Junior Ballet
6-8 Year olds
18:00-18:40
Senior Ballet
11 Years+

Tuesday

Brightlingsea YMCA with Miss Shannon
16:15-17:05
Ballet & Tap (Reception)
4-6 Year Olds
17:05-18:05
Ballet & Tap
6-8 Year Olds
18:35-19:30
Ballet
Adults

Wednesday

Brightlingsea YMCA with Miss Sam
09:30-10:10
(Teenies) Grown up participation
1-2 Year Olds
10:10-10:40
(Tinies) Grown up participation
2-3 Year Olds
10:40-11:10
(Preschool) Independent class
3-4 Year Olds
11:15-12:00
FunkyFit
Adults

Friday

Great Bentley Village Hall
09:30-10:10
(Teenies) Grown up participation
1-2 Year Olds
10:10-10:40
(Tinies) Grown up participation
2-3 Year Olds
10:40-11:10
(Preschool Ballet) Independent class
3-4 Year Olds
11:10-11:40
(Tumbling Tots) Independent class
3-4 Year Olds

Friday

Thorrington Village Hall with Miss Lissy
16:15-16:55
Junior Acro
5-7 Year Olds
16:55-17:35
Junior Jazz
5-10 Year Olds
17:35-18:15
Junior Musical Theatre
5-10 Year Olds
18:15-18:55
Upper Junior Acro
8-10 Year Olds
18:55-19:35
Senior Acro
11-14 Year Olds
19:35- 20:15
Senior Jazz
11-14 Year Olds
20:15-20:55
Senior Musical Theatre
11-14 Year Olds

Saturday

Thorrington Village Hall with Miss Sam
09:00-09:30
Preschool Ballet
3-4 Year Olds
09:30-10:00
Mini Acro
3-5 Year Olds
10:00-10:50
Reception Ballet & Tap
4-5 Year Olds
10:50-11:30
Junior Acro
5-8 Year Olds
11:30-12:30
Primary Ballet & Tap
5-7 Year Olds

A Message From Our Founder

samantha bearman principal
Hello & welcome, thank you for your interest in our classes. I hope you find all the information you need, but if you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
I started dancing myself at 3 years old and knew from a young age that I wanted to become a dance teacher. Dance and teaching has always been my passion. After qualifying as a teacher and teaching for a variety of different schools, I began pursuing my dream of running my own school in 2014. Starting with just a few classes on a Saturday morning. We now have 30 classes across the week which continues to grow.

My primary focus is providing classes that build confidence and are thoroughly enjoyed, where every dancer leaves the class smiling. The teaching team and I strive to create a nurturing and supportive environment for all our dancers to thrive.

Our classes are non competitive and encourage personal progress rather than comparison to others. All dancers, over the age of 3, have the opportunity to perform in our annual show, which is the highlight of the year. There are also holiday workshops for the children to enjoy when classes are not running during the school holidays.

Every dancer is seen as an individual and we take care to get to know each dancer to support them on their dance journey.

I look forward to welcoming you to our dance family.

Best wishes

Find Us

Thorrington Dance Academy

Thorrington Village Hall,
Salmons Lane,
Thorrington,
Colchester,
CO7 8HE
Great Bentley Village Hall,
Hall View Road,
Great Bentley,
Colchester,
CO7 8LW
Brightlingsea YMCA,
High Street, Brightlingsea,
Essex,
CO7 0AQ
Our Dance Classes for Kids are easily reachable from Great Bentley, Frating, Alresford, Hare Green and Brightlingsea.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Do your classes run in School holidays?

Our classes run for 39 weeks per year. Classes do not tend to run during school holidays. We do offer holiday workshops in some of the school holidays.

How much are your classes?

All Classes are £21.12 per month paid via monthly direct debit (excluding the list below)

Reception Ballet & Tap £22.75 per month
Primary Ballet & Tap/Junior Ballet & Tap £26 per month
Adult Ballet £22.75 per month
Adult FunkyFit is £6.00 pay as you go

Do we have to give notice to leave?

We require 4 weeks notice before terminating any classes.

Where do classes take place?

Our dance classes for Children and Adults take place at Thorrington Village Hall, Salmons Lane, Thorrington, CO7 8HE, Great Bentley Village Hall, Hall View Road, Great Bentley, Colchester, CO7 8LW and at Brightlingsea YMCA, High Street, Brightlingsea, Essex, CO7 0AQ

You can reach our classes for kids easily from Alresford, Brightlingsea, Great Bentley, Clacton-on-Sea and Colchester.

Do you offer a trial class?

Yes! We offer a trial class to give you or your child a chance to experience our fantastic classes before enrolling for a full term. 

Payment for the trial class is required at the time of booking to secure your child’s place.

Do you have a uniform?

Yes, all uniform requirements can be found here.
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