Illuminate Dance & Performing Arts

Illuminate Dance & Performing Arts Dance school based in Ripley, Derbyshire! Weekly classes, competitions, IDTA exams, annual theatre shows & performance opportunities.

Ballet 🩰 Tap 💥 Freestyle ⭐️ Jazz 👐 Commercial 😎 Contemporary ✨ Musical Theatre 🎭 Street Dance 👟 Acro 🤸

Throwback to our 🦸‍♀️ SUPERHERO & SIDEKICKS 🦸 workshop! We had the most SUPER time! 🤗 We made our own superhero masks, d...
24/08/2026

Throwback to our 🦸‍♀️ SUPERHERO & SIDEKICKS 🦸 workshop!

We had the most SUPER time! 🤗

We made our own superhero masks, decorated tasty superhero shields, we trained in a superhero obstacle course, learnt a themed dance and of course played lots of games too!!!

We can’t believe it’s nearly the end of summer… how time flies! But we can’t wait to get back to our regular classes week commencing 7th Sept 🙌

✨ NOW ENROLLING! SEPTEMBER 2026 & BEYOND! ✨Our latest and up-to-date timetable is here! 💃There’s something for all ages ...
10/08/2026

✨ NOW ENROLLING! SEPTEMBER 2026 & BEYOND! ✨

Our latest and up-to-date timetable is here! 💃

There’s something for all ages and all levels 🤩 Whether you’re stepping into a dance class for the very first time, looking to try a new style, or ready to develop your skills even further!!!

We offer a fantastic variety of classes throughout the week, including Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Street Dance, Commercial, Jazz, Acro, Musical Theatre, Singing, Adult Dance & Fitness and more! 🎭🎶🤸‍♀️

As well as all of these fantastic classes, we have regular Competition classes that aren’t included on this timetable! More info on that to come 👀

🎉 TRY YOUR FIRST CLASS FOR FREE!
Your first class in ANY style is a FREE trial class, so you can come along, meet us, try something new and see which classes you love!

🆕 NEW CLASS - STRETCH & STRENGTH! 🆕
Starting Friday 18th September @ 6:00-6:30pm
Our brand-new Stretch & Strength class is designed to help dancers improve their flexibility, strength, control and overall conditioning 💪

📍 Illuminate Dance & Performing Arts
Asher Lane Business Park, Ripley, DE5 3SW

Want to find out more or book your FREE trial class? Get in touch!

📱 WhatsApp: 07727454109
📧 Email: [email protected]

New students welcome! Come and join the Illuminate family this September!

Like, share and tag away!!! 🤗 Let’s make our Illuminate family EVEN BIGGER 🙌

ILLUMINATE DANCE & PERFORMING ARTS
✨ “Where every dancer shines!” ✨

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🎪🤗THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW 🤗🎪 What an INCREDIBLE week we had last week at our SHOW IN A WEEK CAMP! We created a show in...
10/08/2026

🎪🤗THIS IS THE GREATEST SHOW 🤗🎪

What an INCREDIBLE week we had last week at our SHOW IN A WEEK CAMP!

We created a show in just 5 days! Yes you heard… 5 DAYS!! 🤯

And they all did such a wonderful job. We also got to do lots of arts & crafts, play games and even go to the park every day for lunch too!

I think we DEFINITELY need to do a show in a week again ☺️ What show theme should we do next time??

Our first ILLUMINATE INTENSIVE session was yesterday 🤩💪 And they all worked so so so hard!!! Who’s ready for next week? ...
05/08/2026

Our first ILLUMINATE INTENSIVE session was yesterday 🤩💪

And they all worked so so so hard!!!

Who’s ready for next week? 🤗

EVERY TUESDAY IN AUGUST!

✨ 4pm - 6pm ✨

Book using the link below: 👇

https://bookwhen.com/illuminate-dapa =ev-s35x6-20260811160000

🦸‍♀️💥 Calling all little superheroes! 💥🦸‍♂️Join us for an action-packed Superheroes & Sidekicks Camp! Your little heroes...
03/08/2026

🦸‍♀️💥 Calling all little superheroes! 💥🦸‍♂️

Join us for an action-packed Superheroes & Sidekicks Camp!

Your little heroes will enjoy:
⭐ Superhero challenges
🎨 Crafts
🎭 Face painting
💃 Dancing
🎮 Games
🦸 Superhero adventures
AND LOTS MORE!!!

📅 Wednesday 12th August
🕘 9:00am - 3:00pm
🌅 Half-day options available
👧 Ages 2.5 - 8 years
📍 Illuminate D.A.P.A Studio, Ripley

Use the link below to book their spot:

https://bookwhen.com/illuminate-dapa/e/ev-swe83-20260812090000

POW!!!!!! 💪💥

✨ OUR SUMMER SHOW PHOTOS HAVE ARRIVED!!! ✨And oh my goodness… they are AMAZING! 🤩📸Our Off to Neverland summer show was s...
28/07/2026

✨ OUR SUMMER SHOW PHOTOS HAVE ARRIVED!!! ✨

And oh my goodness… they are AMAZING! 🤩📸

Our Off to Neverland summer show was such a huge success, and all of the magic has been captured so beautifully by the wonderful Photographer 🇬🇧 🙌 Thank you so much!!!

Parents… keep an eye on your inbox! 👀
The link to view and purchase photos will be sent out via email tomorrow.

Looking through these photos is bringing back ALL the memories… it’s making us want to do it all over again! 🥹

What an amazing show and an amazing group of performers! 👏

🚨 STARTING NEXT WEEK! 🚨Our ILLUMINATE INTENSIVE Summer Training Series kicks off next Tuesday! 🔥Keep your dance training...
28/07/2026

🚨 STARTING NEXT WEEK! 🚨

Our ILLUMINATE INTENSIVE Summer Training Series kicks off next Tuesday! 🔥

Keep your dance training going throughout the summer with focused sessions designed to keep you working hard, building confidence and developing your skills ready for the new season 💪

💙 Strength
🩷 Flexibility
💚 Technique
💜 Combos
💛 Performance

📅 Every Tuesday in August
4th • 11th • 18th • 25th
⏰ 4PM - 6PM
🌟 Ages 8-18
📍 Illuminate D.A.P.A Studio, Ripley, DE5 3SW

Whether you want to keep progressing over the holidays, sharpen your technique or simply get back in the studio and DANCE… these sessions are for you! 🕺💃

‼️DISCOUNT IF YOU BOOK ON FOR ALL 4 DATES ‼️

FIRST SESSION IS NEXT WEEK - BOOK YOUR PLACE USING THE LINK BELOW NOW:

https://bookwhen.com/illuminate-dapa/e/ev-s35x6-20260804160000

LET’S DO THIS!!!!!!

🎪✨ Step right up… the spotlight is waiting for YOU! ✨🎭Does your child love to sing, dance, act or perform? Or maybe they...
22/07/2026

🎪✨ Step right up… the spotlight is waiting for YOU! ✨🎭

Does your child love to sing, dance, act or perform? Or maybe they’re ready to build confidence, make new friends and have the BEST week of the summer?

Introducing…

🌟 The Greatest Show - Show in a Week Camp! ⭐️

📅 3rd-7th August (5 full days!)
⏰ 9am-3pm
👧Ages 6-18

In just 5 incredible days, they’ll:
🎭 Audition & receive a role
💃 Learn choreography
🎶 Sing show-stopping songs
🎪 Try circus skills
🎨 Create props & sets
🤝 Make amazing memories
🎉 Perform in a spectacular show at 2pm on the last day for family/friends!

Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience inspired by The Greatest Showman! 🎪

🎟️ Book your child’s place today using the link below before it’s too late! 👇

https://bookwhen.com/illuminate-dapa/e/ev-sq5va-20260803000000

📍Illuminate D.A.P.A Studio, Ripley, DE5 3SW

Open to ALL! 🤗

AND THAT’S A WRAP!!! 🥹💚✨ Off to Neverland 2026… COMPLETED IT! ✅ We’re SOOOO proud of all of our superstars, YOU DID IT!!...
19/07/2026

AND THAT’S A WRAP!!! 🥹💚✨

Off to Neverland 2026… COMPLETED IT! ✅

We’re SOOOO proud of all of our superstars, YOU DID IT!!🤩

Address

Asher Lane Business Park
Ripley
DE53SW

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 4pm - 9pm
Wednesday 4pm - 9pm
Thursday 4pm - 9pm
Friday 5:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+447555380030

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