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Performing Arts School based in Clacton On Sea offering high quality tuition ✨ All teachers are First Aid Trained with enhanced DBS AND Safeguarding.

The Dance House Academy provides excellent tuition in all elements of the Performing Arts to students of all ages whether they are looking for a fun pastime or a career in the industry. We now have nearly 120 pupils enrolled with us taking advantage of the wide range of classes taught by our dedicated team of qualified teachers. Principal Lisa Hills was trained under Ivy Baker before becoming a pr

Operating as usual

06/10/2024

Sunday ✨

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And today we’re talking about Pointe!

Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial!

Learn more about Pointe ⬇️⬇️

Starting Pointe Class is a very exciting time for any aspiring ballerina. The lessons are by invitation and the following factors are taken in to consideration:
Age
Physical Maturity
Strength
Technique
Attendance of ballet classes 

It is an extension of our ballet classes where you will be awarded your Pointe shoes and work towards strengthening and technique. 

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

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05/10/2024

💜 Saturday 💜

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And today we’re talking about Lyrical!

Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial!

Learn more about Lyrical ⬇️⬇️

“ A popular dance form that makes extensive use of contemporary music. This discipline places an emphasis on the mastery of self-expression, gracefulness and the use of movement to convey a sense of romance and style, in response to rhythm and lyrics. As a form it requires dancers to understand and interpret both lyrics and melody with increasing emotional maturity, physical flexibility and co-ordination.”

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

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04/10/2024

💜 Happy Friday! 💜

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And today we’re talking about Contemporary!

Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial!

Learn more about Contemporary ⬇️⬇️

“Contemporary Dance is complex, rich and ever expanding. It encompasses a wide range of styles, techniques and movement philosophies.  With an innate ability and interest in embracing different body shapes, different cultural influences and new styles and ideas as they appear, Contemporary Dance is extremely exciting, has broad appeal and readily stimulates creativity.”

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

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03/10/2024

💜 Thursday 💜

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And today we’re talking about Commercial!

Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial!

Learn more about Commercial ⬇️⬇️

“Commercial dance emerged in the 1950s as a way for dancers to push against the strict constraints of traditional styles such as ballet and be free to experiment. Dancing to modern music, commercial dance incorporates moves from all genres”

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

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02/10/2024

Wednesday 💜

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And today we’re talking about Tap!

We offer Tap for all ages ✨

Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial!

Learn more about Tap ⬇️⬇️

“A strongly rhythmical dance form that draws on music from many traditions. This discipline places an emphasis on the mastery of using the feet as a percussive instrument, on the response to rhythm, and on interpretation and expression. As a form it requires an understanding of beat, time signatures and musical expression as well as high levels of co-ordination, concentration and stamina”.

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

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01/10/2024

Happy Tuesday… 🎶

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And today we’re talking about Modern!

We offer Modern for all ages ✨

Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial!

Learn more about Modern ⬇️⬇️

“A popular dance form that makes extensive use of contemporary music. This discipline places an emphasis on the mastery of self-expression, energetic movement and response to rhythm and occasion. As a form it is athletic and physically demanding and requires high levels of co-ordination, concentration and stamina.”

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

Join TDH Academy, TODAY!

30/09/2024

𝙏𝘿𝙃 𝘼𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙮 ✨

A performing arts school that offers high quality training from our qualified team 👯

Location 📍
- Clacton On Sea (Ford Road Industrial Estate)

We cater to all ages and abilities!

ℂ𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕘𝕖𝕟𝕖𝕣𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕗 𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕖𝕣𝕤 💜

Offering Classes in
⭐️ Ballet ⭐️ Tap ⭐️ Modern ⭐️ Lyrical ⭐️ Street ⭐️ Contemporary ⭐️ Musical Theatre ⭐️ Adult Classes ⭐️ Singing Lessons ⭐️ Commercial ⭐️ Acro ⭐️ Comp Classes ⭐️ Pointe ⭐️ Acting ⭐️ Baby Classes ⭐️

​We offer a FREE trial on every class.

Our books are open for September enrolment at both schools and we would love to welcome you into our TDH Family. 🤝

Love Dancing? Love Singing? Love Acting?
Then TDH Academy is the place for you.

Creating a welcoming, fun and safe environment for our students and parents. 😁

To book in for a FREE trial contact us via our
💻 Facebook
💻 Instagram
📞 07929853022
✉️ [email protected]

Start your performing arts journey TODAY!
⭐️✨💜

30/09/2024

Monday, Monday… 🎶

Everyday this week we are going to tell you a bit more about each genre that we teach here at TDH Academy.

And of course, we’d have to start with one of Miss Lisa’s favourites. Ballet!

We offer ballet for all ages ✨
Message us on one of our social media platforms to book yourself in for a free trial. 🩰

Learn more about Ballet ⬇️⬇️

“A dance form combining elements of the English and French traditions of ballet. This discipline places an emphasis on the mastery of correct and safe technique, the vocabulary of dance, physical placement, spatial relationships, dramatic presence and artistic expression. As a form it requires the ability to make movement look effortless and graceful and the flexibility, strength, endurance, muscle memory, discipline, and attention to detail necessary to express emotion and feeling.”

What genre will we explore tomorrow?

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29/09/2024

👻🎃🎶💃🪩

Photos from Dance House Academy's post 26/09/2024

Such incredible achievements from our comp team at their first all weekend competition!

💜 1st Mollie - Senior Novice Ballet
💜 3rd Molly - Junior Novice Contemporary
💜 4th Ellis - Teen Contemporary
💜 4th Lillie, Georgia, and Keeley - Inters Street/Commercial category.

Amazing results from the team for their 2nd ever competition! We are SO proud of the entire team for ALL of their performances. Regardless of placing, you are so new to the competition world and we couldn’t be prouder of how you present yourselves, how you performed but most importantly how much you support each other.

Thank you to our wonderful Miss Lara, without you none of this would be possible and your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed 💜

All of your dedication and talent shines through, making us so proud. Keep shining, team!

21/09/2024

TDH is immensely proud of the relationships formed between our students; they all treat each other like family and support each other through everything.

It’s truly heartwarming to see such a strong bond among students of all ages, genders, and abilities at TDH.

Together, they create a supportive and inclusive community that fosters growth and success in the performing arts.

And that is what makes TDH so special 🎶💜

12/09/2024

It is so good to be back! ✨
3 days down, 3 to go!

You are ALL working so hard this week and we couldn’t be prouder 💪

Photos from Dance House Academy's post 11/09/2024

Miss Lorna was so pleased to see you all back in the studio last night!

Miss Lisa & Miss Lara are looking forward to seeing you all tonight! 🕺

09/09/2024

Back where we belong! 💜

Amazing first night of classes, it was so wonderful hearing all about your summer holidays! We missed you all so much!

See you again tomorrow! 🎶

09/09/2024

And just like that, the summer holidays are officially over!

And we are BACK!! 😁

We are so excited for the term ahead and cannot wait to see you all in the studio this week 🕺

06/09/2024

TERM DATES: 📔
9th September- 26th October
4th November - 20th December
6th January - 15th February
24th February - 5th April
22nd April - 24th May
2nd June - 19th July
SHOW WEEK

AWARDS EVENING: 🥇
Sunday 27th October 3pm @ Trinity Methodist Church

HALLOWEEN DRESS UP WEEK: 🎃
21st October - 26th October

O2 REHEARSAL 🪩
29th October @ Studio 10am - 4pm
£15 per child

OCTOBER HALF TERM WORKSHOP: 🕺
31st October One Day Fun Halloween Special
10am - 4pm £15 per child

O2 PERFORMANCE 💃
Sunday 17th November (selected students)

CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE: 🎄
Sunday 1st December 10am - 4pm
Parents will be delegated specific performances.

CHRISTMAS DRESS UP WEEK: 🎅
14th December - 20th December

PERFORMING AT CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON 💫
Date TBC

CHRISTMAS PANTO ⭐️
Date TBC (must audition)

PERFORMANCE AT GRAYS ✨
Sunday 26th January (selected students)

EXAMS ✔️
Date TBC (Dec/March)

EASTER PANTO 🐣
6th April (must audition)

MAIN SHOW REHEARSALS: 🎭
29th June @ Studio 10am - 4pm
6th July @ Theatre 10am - 5pm
13th July @ Studio 10am - 4pm
20th July @ Theatre 10am - 5pm
24th July @ Theatre 5pm - 9pm

MAIN SHOW: 🎶
26th July (please note performance times are different)
1pm Matinee
7pm Evening Show

SUMMER WORKSHOP 2025 ☀️
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th August 10am - 4pm

See you all next week! 💜

03/09/2024

💜 Qualified Teachers
💜 Safe & Nurturing Environment
💜 Family atmosphere
💜 Purpose built studios
💜 Confidence Building Skills
💜 Passion, Dedication and support for each student
💜 Multiple payment plan options

What more could you want?

Are you wanting to get into Performing Arts?
TDH is the place for you.

Creating the next generation of performers ✨

Join the family, TODAY!

02/09/2024

See you all next Monday! 💜✨

29/08/2024

Not long now!

We are counting down the days!

29/08/2024

✨ We are open for enrolment ✨

It is that time of year again where our books are open to take on new students!

TDH Academy is thriving and we would love for you to join our ever growing family.

Term starts Monday 9th September 💜

Contact us to book in for your free trial

Photos from Dance House Academy's post 20/08/2024

✨ We are open for enrolment ✨

It is that time of year again where our books are open to take on new students!

TDH Academy is thriving and we would love for you to join our ever growing family.

Term starts Monday 9th September 💜

More details on the post below ⬇️

16/08/2024

Don’t forget we have our auditions coming up on the 20th!🔥

See you all there!

Miss Lara x

Comp team auditions! 💜

If you have any further questions please contact Miss Lara!

11/08/2024

Comp team auditions! 💜

If you have any further questions please contact Miss Lara!

Photos from Dance House Academy's post 11/08/2024

Clacton Carnival 2024 💜

We had the BEST time ever at Clacton Carnival yesterday. Gaining 2nd place in our category 👏 Thank you Clacton Carnival for having us!

As always TDH demonstrates professionalism, respect, passion and most beautifully, friendships.
We are so proud of you all!

See you all again next year! 💪

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Our Story

The Dance House Academy provides excellent tuition in all elements of the Performing Arts to students of all ages whether they are looking for a fun pastime or a career in the industry.

We now have nearly 120 pupils enrolled with us taking advantage of the wide range of classes taught by our dedicated team of qualified teachers. Principal Lisa Hills was trained under Ivy Baker before becoming a professional dancer at the age of 15 . She worked in Europe before returning to England to attend a three year intensive Teacher training/Dance diploma along side a Diploma in History Of Dance which she passed with Distinction .The school has successfully run since 2007 making this our 10 year Anniversary.

Lisa teaches all our Ballet , tap, modern classes for younger children,seniors and adults, and continues to teach the baby ballet.

Alongside , are her three qualified teachers in Musical Theatre , Drama , Singing , Freestyle and Contemporary.

All teachers are First Aid Trained with enhanced DBS AND Safeguarding.

Students at the school have the opportunity to perform in our bi-annual Dance Show at the Princes Theatre in Clacton which is always a lot of fun.

We hold regular, optional, BTDA (British Theatre Dance Association ) ballet , tap and modern exam sessions.with our new Lyrical exams now available.

We also provide choreography through private tuition classes and support to students wishing to participate in audition for vocational schools or outside projects . Private lessons available in all genres also including singing and drama . We have had endless achievements in various Dance Productions and work with many groups in all aspects of the industry.

Please have a look at what we have to offer, and call us if you require any further information, or just come along to let your child try a class, on a pay as you go basis with the first class free

Please note that we follow as closely as possible the Clacton County High School term dates and close the weekends both sides of half terms.

We look forward to meeting you and remember our aim is to ensure all children no matter what level of ability enjoy themselves while learning and exercising.

Miss Lisa LITDA, AISTD, ABTDA


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The Dance House Academy Studios
Clacton-on-Sea
CO153DS

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30am
Tuesday 4pm - 9:40pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4:30pm - 6:45pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
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