3 Best Dance Schools in Birmingham, UK

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Spotlight Stage School
Spotlight Stage School
Spotlight Stage School
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SPOTLIGHT STAGE SCHOOL

36 Marlborough Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham B36 0EH, UK Directions

Since 2000

Speciality:

Ballet Tap Jazz Drama Singing Gymnastics/Acrobatics Private Lessons Boys-Only Classes Freestyle Street Dance Tumbling RAD Ballet Contemporary Dance Musical Theatre Body Conditioning Jazz Technique Pointe Work Ballet Hip Hop

Spotlight Stage School trains in all phases of theatre arts while continuing academic studies at their existing school. Their subjects are taught by a specialist dance instructor with professional experience in their field. Their staff are DBS-checked and fully qualified. They have a multi-award-winning competition team representing England abroad at the Dance World Cup and have won 19 world titles and 24 British titles. The school has been voted as the Best Dance School in Birmingham and the Best Theatre School in Birmingham. They have also been crowned Arlene Phillips Best Dance Group winners and the most outstanding group at Germany's Dance World Cup finals. Spotlight Stage School is proud to have helped hundreds of children and young people secure fantastic stage and film TV work during their training with them. They attract pupils from Solihull, Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, and the surrounding areas. Performance opportunities are available for all students at prestigious venues, including West End theatres, O2 Arena, Disneyland Paris, Wembley, Silverstone, NEC and ICC, and all theatres in the Midlands. Spotlight Stage School has a 100% pass rate in external examinations with the RAD, LCM, and IDTA, with numerous pupils achieving scholarship nominations for obtaining the top marks in the country. All students perform in a four-night show yearly at a professional theatre to over 1,300 people.

2025 Update: They offer classes for ages from 2 to 18 years.

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Price:

Spotlight Starlets £5.00
MINIS (4 & 5 Year Olds)
Tumble Tots Gymnastics £2.00
Weenie Wigglers Freestyle Dance £2.50
Mini Movers Theatre Dance £5.00
Broadway Babies Drama & Singing £2.50
CLASS 1 (6, 7 & 8 Year Olds)
Theatre Dance £5.00
Freestyle Street Dance £2.50
Gymnastics £2.00
Boys Only Dance £2.50
Drama £2.50
Singing £2.50
Tumbling (must book) £4.00
CLASS 2 (9, 10 & 11 Year Olds Year 6)
Boys Only Dance £2.50
Gymnastics £2.00
Drama £2.50
Singing £2.50
Freestyle Street Dance £2.50
Theatre Dance £5.00
Hip Hop Commercial Dance £4.00
Tumbling (must book) £4.00
CLASS 3 (11–13 Year Olds Year 7+)
Drama £2.50
Singing £2.50
Gymnastics £2.00
Boys Only Dance £2.50
Freestyle Street Dance £2.50
Theatre Dance £5.00
CLASS 4 (14–18 Year Olds)
Boys Only Dance £2.50
Freestyle Street Dance £2.50
Theatre Dance £5.00
Gymnastics £2.00

Contact:

0121 242 3904 07775 631 316

Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm
Sat: 8:30am - 5pm
Sun: 10am - 8pm
Thu & Fri: Closed

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4+ YEARS IN TBR
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SPARKLES SCHOOL OF DANCE

Tudor Grange Kingshurst, Cooks Lane, Fordbridge, Birmingham B37 6NU, UK Directions

Since 2007

Speciality:

Acrobatics Commercial Dance Contemporary Contortion Lyrical Dance Modern Theatre Performances Shows Exams Competitions RAD Ballet Singing Tap

Sparkles School of Dance provides aerobics, drama, and singing classes. Classes are for children aged 2 and upwards. They offer classes for a once-a-week hobby or for children who want to take the industry seriously. The school offers IDTA Tap, RAD Ballet, AAD Acrobatic, and Singing exams. They also offer competitions and annual shows. Dancers who attend Sparkles have won gold and silver at the Dance World Cup, numerous local and regional competition titles, TV work, commercials, modelling, and professional pantomime, to name just a few of the school’s achievements. Dancers are regularly selected to be ambassadors and join associate schemes. Their teaching faculty is full of talent, and all staff are DBS trained, qualified experts in their field. Sparkles School of Dance tries to fulfil every child’s individual needs. They are proud to have dancers with special education needs attending their school. Sibling discounts are available. They offer a free month’s trial to all new starters. The school has on-site parking facilities.

2025 Update: Classes can be paid monthly in advance via bank transfer. Sparkles School of Dance offers a sibling discount, and all staff are DBS-checked and qualified in their area.

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Dance World Cup Champions
NEA Best Dance School Winner
Can You Dance Best Teacher Winner

Price:

Classes Starts From £2
They Tend to Charge Per Hour Approximately £4

Contact:

07894 580079

Mon: 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Wed & Thu: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Fri: 4:30pm - 6pm
Sat: 9am - 5:30pm
Tue & Sun: Closed

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Penelope's Dance Studio
Penelope's Dance Studio
Penelope's Dance Studio
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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PENELOPE'S DANCE STUDIO

107 Bell Lane, Marston Green, Birmingham B33 0HX, UK Directions

Since 1982

Speciality:

Royal Ballet School Affiliate Training Programme Levels 1-6 Royal Ballet School Model for Optimal Dance Training Pre-Vocational Training Programme from Age 7 Rambert Grades-Contemporary Royal Academy of Dance Examinations Professional Theatre Performances Body conditioning Pointe work Pas de deux Repertoire One-Tutu-One Personalised Training sessions Preparatory to Lower School from 18 Months to Age 6 Recreational Classes from Age 7 to Adult Pre-Vocational Training Programme from Age 7

The school has been successfully training children to dance in Birmingham for over 43 years. Specialising in Classical Ballet and Contemporary Dance Training. Welcoming children from 18months to Adult to their inclusive dance classes designed to inspire, educate and nurture. Believing every child is unique, with their own dreams, goals, and aspirations, it is the school’s mission and joy to help your child thrive and gain the recognition they deserve. External examinations annually with RAD and IDTA believing exams should be seen as markers of your child’s learning, not the sole reason for dancing, however results average distinction, highest mark awarded in 2025-98% Many students from grade 2 to advanced invited to the Championships and International Dance Awards annually . Performance opportunities at the Crescent Theatre, Birmingham for every student over 3 years. In May 2023, Penelope became one of the first 50 teachers worldwide to receive exclusive accreditation to deliver The Royal Ballet School’s new and exciting training programme.

2025 Update: In April 2025, Penelope successfully completed advanced training and is now one of only 28 teachers worldwide qualified as a Levels 4–6 and 4–6 Enhanced Affiliate Teacher. The Affiliate Training and Assessment Programme (ATAP) aligns with Penelope’s personal ethos... for children to have the opportunity to learn about the art form of classical ballet as a whole through a holistic approach whilst providing high quality training in classical ballet vocabulary, body conditioning, creative practice and repertoire study; within a safe and child-centred environment. Penelope is overjoyed to have the opportunity to bring The Royal Ballet School ethos and expertise directly to new and existing students.

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Contact:

0121 779 3747 07961 917180

Open 24 Hours

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