Blackshaw Clare’s Academy of Dance & Theatrical Arts

Blackshaw Clare’s Academy of Dance & Theatrical Arts Annual Shows, Competitions & ISTD Ballet, Modern & Tap examinations all undertaken!

BCA ARE NOW ENROLLING 🖤BLACKSHAW-CLARE’S ACADEMY OF DANCE & THEATRICAL ARTSExceptional training. Inspiring opportunities...
14/09/2026

BCA ARE NOW ENROLLING 🖤

BLACKSHAW-CLARE’S ACADEMY OF DANCE & THEATRICAL ARTS

Exceptional training. Inspiring opportunities. A place to grow.

BCA offers high-quality dance and theatrical arts training for children and young people in a welcoming, family-oriented environment, where every student is encouraged to develop confidence, technique and a genuine love of performance.

ISTD EXAMINATION CLASSES
🩰 Ballet
✨ Modern Theatre
🎶 Tap

Alongside our ISTD syllabus training, students can explore a diverse range of styles:

Acrobatics • Contemporary • Lyrical • Musical Theatre • Street Dance

Throughout the year, our students have the opportunity to experience annual productions, competitions, performances and events, as well as exciting amateur and professional opportunities within the performing arts.

We are proud to offer a high standard of teaching with qualified, DBS-checked teachers and licensed chaperones, creating a professional yet nurturing environment for every child.

📍 Based at St Michael’s Church, Rayleigh

YOUR FIRST TRIAL CLASS IS FREE.

Discover a place where training meets opportunity, confidence meets creativity, and every student has the chance to shine.

NEW STUDENTS NOW WELCOME — ENQUIRE TODAY
📧[email protected]
📱 07553 146425

Day 2 & the results are IN! Trophy Winner 🏆 Ava W competed against 40 girls, learning a jazz-style routine & was chosen ...
07/09/2026

Day 2 & the results are IN!

Trophy Winner 🏆
Ava W competed against 40 girls, learning a jazz-style routine & was chosen by the judge for her performance & technical ability as the Winner for the Intermediate group! Well done Ava, brilliant work 🖤

First Place / Gold 🥇🥇🥇
Brooke - Solo Song
Ava W - Character Solo
Harriet - Modern Solo
Elodie - Modern Solo

Second Place / Silver 🥈🥈🥈
Ava W - Contemporary Solo

Third Place / Bronze 🥉🥉🥉
Alexa & Mia - Lyrical Duet

No placings, but beautifully danced: AvaB, Mila, EmilyK & Alexa - Modern Solos

Well done girls, we are so proud of you all!
I hope you all enjoyed the competition & remember to stay focussed & determined - it’s about confidence building, taking part, learning about great sportsmanship and cheering each other on. You are all so brave to get up on that stage and dance on your own. Looking forward to seeing you all back at dancing in a few days 🤍🤍🤍

Essex All Stars Competition Day 1 & The results are IN! First Place / Gold 🥇🥇🥇Emily G & Mila - Modern DuetEmily G & Chia...
06/09/2026

Essex All Stars Competition Day 1 & The results are IN!

First Place / Gold 🥇🥇🥇
Emily G & Mila - Modern Duet
Emily G & Chiara - Lyrical Duet
Ava Wright - Song & Dance Solo
Ava Wright - Tap Solo
Esmé - Song & Dance Solo
Freya - Acro Solo

Second Place / Silver 🥈🥈🥈
Ava B - Song & Dance Solo
Mila - Song & Dance Solo
Chiara - Tap Solo
Poppy - Lyrical Solo
Thea Crockford - Tap Solo
Elodie - Acro Solo

Third Place / Bronze 🥉🥉🥉
Alexa & Mia - Modern Duet
Ellie P - Lyrical Solo
Chiara - Song & Dance Solo
Freya - Lyrical Solo
Poppy - Tap Solo
Darcie - Acro Solo

No placings but beautifully danced their lyrical solos today: Harriet, Elena, Emily K, Ava W Elodie, Darcie, Esme & Mia & Ava

Well done girls, we are all so proud of you 🖤🤍🖤🤍

strong girls in acro 🖤
20/06/2026

strong girls in acro 🖤

Freya working super hard as always in her 1-1 lesson 🤍
20/06/2026

Freya working super hard as always in her 1-1 lesson 🤍

Stunning lines from Ellie, who completed her first ever solo today 👏🏽 such a good girl & working hard every week 🩷
20/06/2026

Stunning lines from Ellie, who completed her first ever solo today 👏🏽 such a good girl & working hard every week 🩷

So proud of these girls 🩷 Ava & Chiara 🩷Both girls took part in the EDF competition a couple of weekends ago & they were...
20/06/2026

So proud of these girls 🩷 Ava & Chiara 🩷

Both girls took part in the EDF competition a couple of weekends ago & they were awarded the following trophies:

Ava:
Judge’s Personality Award

Chiara:
1 - Highest Scoring Tap Solo
2 - Highest Scoring Soloist of the Competition

Congratulations to you both, so happy you finally have your trophies 🏆 they are fabulous & so well deserved 👏🏽🩷

Well done to our girls who performed at the Pure Victory competition this weekend!Some very big & tough sections for eac...
15/06/2026

Well done to our girls who performed at the Pure Victory competition this weekend!

Some very big & tough sections for each category ❤️

Elena - Pointe Solo- 3rd Place
Esmé - Lyrical Solo - 5th Place
Mila & Emily Gray - Modern Duet - 5th Place
Mia - Modern Solo - 5th Place
Alexa - Modern Solo - 5th Place
Mia - Tap Solo - “The Wow Award”

No placings for Mila, Ava - Song & Dance solos, Elena’s Lyrical & Emily K & Esmé’s Modern - but beautifully performed, with all parents proud of everyone’s best efforts - which is all we can ask for ❤️

Well done to everyone who took part, we are very proud of each and every one of you! ❤️

Elevate Dance Festival Day 2 & the results are in! 🥁 Gold: 🥇Elodie - Modern Solo, First PlaceSilver: 🥈Chiara - Modern So...
31/05/2026

Elevate Dance Festival Day 2 & the results are in! 🥁

Gold: 🥇
Elodie - Modern Solo, First Place

Silver: 🥈
Chiara - Modern Solo, Second Place

Bronze: 🥉
Chiara - Lyrical Solo, Third Place

Some big sections throughout this competition & amazing how well you girls did, placing for all your sections. Very proud of you all 🩷👏🏽

Elevate Dance Festival Day 1 & the results are in 🥁Gold: 🥇 Chiara - Tap Solo, First PlaceAva W - Tap Solo, First Place S...
30/05/2026

Elevate Dance Festival Day 1 & the results are in 🥁

Gold: 🥇
Chiara - Tap Solo, First Place
Ava W - Tap Solo, First Place

Silver: 🥈
Elodie - Acro Solo, Second Place
Ava W - Song & Dance Solo, Second Place
Ava W - Lyrical Solo, Second Place
Emily & Chiara - Lyrical Duet, Second Place

Bronze: 🥉
Chiara - Song & Dance Solo, Third Place

Congratulations girls, so very proud of you all 👏🏽 this was a very last minute competition that popped up, that you girls entered, brilliant work 🖤

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Rayleigh

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm

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+447930828690

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