Young children love to move. Through movement children develop their bodies, their minds, their confidence and their ability to communicate and express.

We accept children from the age of 2½, guiding them through two levels, our nursery and beginners class.

The nursery class is based on the RAD pre-school dance curriculum which is designed to be a fun and exiting introduction to dance. They get to know their own bodies finding out the different ways in which they can move and express themselves.

As young children grow they begin to develop their co-ordination and understanding of their physical self. They are hungry for new and more challenging movements. The beginners class is based on the second stage of the RAD pre-school curriculum. They consolidate and extend the skills they have gained in the nursery class. They also get their first pair of tap shoes and enjoy learning to make (lots of) noise with them in different ways.

At school age children progress into our junior school starting at pre-primary level and working their way through to grade four. Each class delivers a fun and exciting mix of dance as students learn the specific skills of ballet, tap and modern.

We draw on the RAD and ISTD syllabuses to create classes with an emphasis on creativity and expression as children begin to learn the basis of dance technique.

At the end of each year children take part in an examination in recognition of their progress. Alongside this are many other exciting opportunities to perform and take part in different activities.

At Expression we recognise the need for boys to have their own classes. Boys require a different approach to dance training which is often neglected in a class where they are outnumbered by girls. When our boys turn five they begin our boys only classes which are designed specifically for them. We provide our boys with a tough, energetic class working on strength and sound dance technique. We welcome keen beginners and those with previous dance training.

For students aspiring to a career in dance it is essential to get the right training as early as possible. At Expression we are specialists in pre-vocational training preparing students for college and giving them a distinct advantage over other college applicants. Major graded examinations are available in RAD ballet, ISTD imperial ballet, tap and modern with students being able to study to advanced 2 level. We believe in teaching a broad and diverse curriculum opening doors to a full range of career opportunities in the performing arts.

Alongside their training students are supported with guidance on where to study further, the application process and how to achieve their dancing ambitions. We take time to ensure that each student has a training programme individually designed to ensure they are making the most of their training whilst balancing it with their other commitments and schooling. Private tuition is available to help students reach their own personal goals. We believe in every one of the young people we teach and continuously strive to give them the skills and professional edge to take them where they want to go.

We hold classes that suit every age, ability and ambition.  We open our doors to welcome beginners and those wanting to take a more leisurely approach to dancing. We offer a warm and friendly atmosphere where students of all ages can exercise, make friends and enjoy the pleasures of learning to dance.

We offer help and support with the ISTD teaching qualifications in imperial ballet, tap and modern. We guide student teachers through the practical side of the qualifications, offer them teaching practice and if necessary will put them through any major dance exams needed for entry requirements.

Please note we are not an ISTD registered dance centre and teaching students must be accepted on a teacher training course at a registered centre before commencing training with us by permission of their college. The classes are designed to compliment the training of a registered centre and make it possible for local dancers to take these qualifications despite the lack of registered centres in the area.