Helen Laxton School of Dance

16/09/2026

⭐️ NEW PRE SCHOOL BALLET CLASS for children 3+ YEARS ⭐️

⭐️ 11.00-11.30am - THURSDAY MORNINGS at BIRCHFIELD COMMUNITY CENTRE, YEOVIL

⭐️ Also on Thursdays:
10.00–10.30am – TwinkleTots Ballet for children from walking – 3 years

💖 Does your little one love to dance? Come and try one of our beautiful ballet classes, filled with fun, creativity, music and imagination!

🎶 Through props, songs, nursery rhymes and imaginative dance our carefully structured classes introduce the basics of ballet in a fun and magical way.

🌟 Helping little dancers develop:
✨ Confidence
✨ Coordination
✨ Balance
✨ Musicality
✨ Strength

⭐️ We also have TwinkleTots Ballet and Ballet Classes for children & adults of all ages on different days throughout the week at various venues.

For details please message or see the school website

16/09/2026

✨ ELITE BEAT PERFORMANCE DANCE CLASSES ✨

Looking for a 𝐟𝐮𝐧, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 dance class this term? 💃🕺

✨ Come and try our Elite Beat classes as we prepare for our 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞!

Fun-filled, modern dance sessions for children from Reception age through to 19 years, covering a variety of dance styles and focusing on:

✨ Building stamina, rhythm & flexibility
✨ Developing strength & confidence
✨ Learning choreography quickly & effectively

Each term, pupils learn exciting new routines which are performed at shows, concerts, flashmobs & charity events throughout the year. 🌟

📩 Please see our school website or message us for more details!

15/09/2026

Please find Wednesdays class times below.

Come along for a trial session in our new Senior Jazz Dance Class with Hayley. We also have out new RDC Junior & Senior Performance Team classes, Progressions Ballet, Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Ballet, Conditioning & HLDC Symphony Competition training in Yeovil.

In Crewkerne we have Pre School Ballet, Grades1,2 & 3 Ballet and Street Dance for all ages.

Come and join us for fantastic tuition, lots of fun, friends and exciting opportunities😊

15/09/2026

🌟We are back for 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨 & 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 🌟

💖 Fun • Friendship • Confidence • Creativity• Opportunities💖

From first steps to fabulous performances, our exciting classes are the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, develop confidence, make new friends and, most importantly, have fun!

✨ We have something for everyone...

🩰 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓 from walking to adults
Our Ballet Tots classes provide a magical introduction to dance through music, imagination, storytelling and creative movement. As pupils progress they have the opportunity to work the world renowned Royal Academy of dance Ballet Grades & Vocational Examinations

🤸𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 from walking to 19 years
Our AcroTots classes are packed with fun, energetic activities that develop strength, flexibility, balance & coordination through exciting obstacle courses, tumbling, rolling & creative dance. As children progress to the Acrobatic Arts syllabus levels, they learn exciting skills such as flips, walkovers, aerials, partner work & stunting, all incorporated into beautiful dance routines

🕺𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 3+ High-energy classes featuring today's favourite music, fun choreography, cool moves and confidence-boosting activities. Pupils also have the opportunity to audition for a place in one of our RDC Competition Teams

👞𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 3+ Discover exciting rhythms, lively footwork and fun choreography while performing in shows. Pupils progress on to learning the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Tap Dance Grades & Vocational Exam Syllabus whilst still learning choreography for performances

💃 𝐉𝐀𝐙𝐙 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 4+. A fun, energetic full body workout, that develops strength, cardiovascular health, flexibility, coordination & creativity through dynamic moves, kicks, leaps & turns and expressive choreography

🌸 𝐋𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 5+ A beautiful blend of ballet, jazz, and acrobatics focusing on expression, strength & fluidity while creating beautiful routines for performances

⭐ 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 ages 5+ Lively, varied, energetic modern dance classes for children who love to perform and shine on stage

🧘𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 all ages
Dedicated sessions focussing on developing strength, stamina, and flexibility to enhance overall performance, reduce the risk of injury, and allow pupils to reach their full potential. Essential physical training to complement every genre of dance

👯𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒
Join us for Ballet, Street Dance & Tap Dance– Our adult classes are perfect for fitness, fun and friendship. All ages and abilities welcome!

🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲?
Our friendly, experienced teachers create a warm, welcoming environment where every class is filled with music, laughter & energy! We are passionate about helping every child grow in confidence, develop new skills, express themselves creatively and discover a lifelong love of dance.

🌟𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
𝐘𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐥 - Birchfield Community Centre, Abbey Manor Park Community Centre, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Lysander Road
𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 - Sherborne Abbey Primary School
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞- The Henhayes & George Reynolds Centre
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 - The Blake Hall

Please message for more details or see the school www.helenlaxtondancecompany.com 😊

✨ We can't wait to welcome you to the Helen Laxton Dance Company family! ✨

Photos by Len Copland

15/09/2026

✨ 𝐓𝐚𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲! ✨

Looking for a fun way to exercise and learn a new skill? Tap dance combines rhythm, creativity, and musicality in an exciting and energizing style. It’s a fantastic way to improve cardiovascular health, coordination, balance, rhythm, and confidence!
Our Tap Dance classes follow the ISTD syllabus, focusing on strong technique while building performance-ready routines.

𝑻𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒍𝒅 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆, 𝒀𝒆𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒍

4.15-4.45pm -Junior Tap - ISTD Primary/Grade 1 Tap (3-5 years)
4.45-5.25pm - Intermediate Tap ISTD Grade 3/4 ( years 3-7)
6.05-6.45pm - Advanced Tap ISTD Grade 5/6 (years 8+
8.00-8.45pm Adult Tap Dance - all ages

Fun & fitness for all ages and abilities — no experience needed!

👉 Please message for more details or see the school website

15/09/2026

14/09/2026

🌟 Come & join us this Tuesday!

We have lots of exciting Dance Classes to choose from, including:

🩰 Ballet for children from 3 years
👟 Street Dance
🎶 Tap Dance
💪 Conditioning
✨ Adult Street Dance
😊 Adult Tap Dance

Whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to develop your skills, there’s something for everyone!

✨Come and join us for fitness, fun, friendship and lots of exciting opportunities

Please message us or see the school website for more details

14/09/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐓𝐀𝐏 & 𝐙𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒

😊It’s never too late to dance! Mums, Dads & Grandparents can dance too!😊

✨ Come and try our Adult Ballet, Street Dance, Tap Dance or Zumba classes this September

✨ Adult Dance Classes are a fantastic way to……
✨ Improve your strength, flexibility & balance
✨ Boost coordination & fitness
✨ Support mental wellbeing & confidence
✨ Improve memory, concentration & musicality
✨ Reduce stress and provide a great mood boost
✨ Meet new people and enjoy a friendly, social activity
✨ Learn a new skill or rediscover your love of dance
✨ Most importantly… have fun!

🌟 No matter your age or experience — everyone is welcome!

Come and give it a try… you might just love it! ❤️

13/09/2026

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊!

🌟 We are very much looking forward to our first busy Monday back! 🌟

We’re so excited to see all of our wonderful pupils again and thrilled to be welcoming new pupils and their families — we can’t wait to meet you! 💕

We have 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤 for children from walking - 19 years in 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭,𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨, 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥, 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐚𝐩, 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, & 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞.

And it doesn’t stop there! We also have our fun-filled 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 in 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐓𝐚𝐩 & 𝐙𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚.

Whether you’re looking to improve your fitness, learn a new skill, build confidence, make new friends — or simply have lots of fun — there’s something for everyone!

💫 There’s no better time to try something new! 💫

Please message us if you would like any further details.

Please see Monday’s class times & venues below 👇

We can’t wait to dance with you all again! 🥰