Kids & teens dance classes in Sheffield: timetable
Dance classes for children and teens aged 3 to 16 at our studios in Shalesmoor, Sheffield. Choose drop-in classes to try different styles week by week, or graded IDTA classes to build technique and work towards exams.
Drop-in classes (ages 5–16)
Fun, energetic classes in styles like musical theatre, contemporary and commercial. No exams and no termly commitment.
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All abilities welcome. Complete beginners can join any drop-in class.
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Book before you come. Book and pay online for each class. Book a class
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Pay as you go. £6.50 for a 60-minute class, £5.25 for 45 minutes
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Two age groups: junior classes for 5–11 year olds and teen classes for 12–16 year olds.
Thursdays
| Time | Class | Age | Book |
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| 16:00–16:45 | Musical Theatre | 5–11 | Book |
| 16:00–17:00 | Contemporary | 12–16 | Book |
| 16:00–17:00 | Street / Hip Hop / Commercial | 12–16 | Book |
| 17:00–17:45 | Contemporary | 5–11 | Book |
| 17:00–18:00 | Musical Theatre | 12–16 | Book |
Saturdays
| Time | Class | Age | Book |
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| 12:30–13:15 | Street / Hip Hop / Commercial | 5–11 | Book |
Graded IDTA classes
Our graded classes follow the syllabus of the International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA) in ballet, pointe, modern jazz, tap and acrobatics for dance. Classes run on Saturdays and are arranged by grade, from Primary (age 6+) through the grades to Intermediate and Senior.
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Try it first. The first 3 weeks are pay-as-you-go, so your child can try the class before you commit.
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Half-termly fees. After the trial, classes are invoiced each half term in line with Sheffield school terms: £6.50 for a 60-minute class, £5.25 for 45 minutes and £3.75 for 30 minutes.
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Exams are optional. We only enter students for IDTA exams when they’re ready, so they go in confident and well prepared. We encourage them: exams mark your child’s progress, and passing one brings a real sense of achievement and a confidence boost that carries well beyond the studio.
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Competition classes are for students who take at least one technique class with us and want to enter dance competitions in the region.
To join, contact us. We’ll suggest the right class and grade for your child and email you the uniform details.
| Style | Grade | Age | Time |
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| Ballet, Modern & Tap | Primary | 6+ | 10:00–10:45 |
| Ballet | Grade 1 | 8+ | 12:45–13:30 |
| Ballet | Grade 2 | 10+ | 10:00–10:45 |
| Ballet | Grade 3 | 10+ | 12:30–13:15 |
| Ballet | Grade 5 | 12+ | 11:15–12:00 |
| Pointe | All | 12+ | 12:00–12:30 |
| Modern Jazz | Grade 1 | 8+ | 11:30–12:00 |
| Modern Jazz | Grade 3 | 10+ | 11:00–11:45 |
| Modern Jazz | Intermediate | 12+ | 13:30–14:15 |
| Tap | Grade 1 | 8+ | 12:00–12:30 |
| Tap | Grade 3 | 10+ | 11:45–12:30 |
| Acro for Dance | Junior | 6+ | 09:15–10:00 |
| Acro for Dance | Intermediate | 8+ | 13:30–14:15 |
| Acro for Dance | Senior | 11+ | 10:00–11:00 |
| Competition Class | Junior | 5-11 | 14:15–15:15 |
| Competition Class | Intermediate / Senior | 12+ | 14:15–15:00 |
We would like to say a huge big thank you to you and your team for making our daughter so happy every Saturday, and watching her confidence grow each week has been amazing.
Parent of IDTA student
Little ones (ages 3–5)
Creative Dance & Play is our first class for 3 to 5 year olds. Through music, movement and imagination, children build coordination and confidence, and have a lot of fun along the way. They’ll also learn some first acro skills, like safe tumbles and forward rolls. When they’re ready, they can take Rosettes, the IDTA exam for this age group. It runs on Saturdays, 09:00–09:45, in line with Sheffield school terms.
Cost: £5.25 per 45-minute class, invoiced each half term. To join: contact us.
Questions parents often ask
Yes. Drop-ins are pay-as-you-go anyway, and graded classes start with 3 weeks pay-as-you-go before you commit to a term.
No, IDTA exams are optional. We’ll only suggest them when your child is ready.
For drop-ins, comfortable clothes they can move in. Graded classes have a uniform, and we’ll email you the details when you contact us to book a place.
Yes. All our teachers are qualified and insured, and every teacher who works with children is DBS-checked. Meet the team →
For our little ones (3–5), you’re welcome to stay in the room until your child settles in, if they need you. For older children, we ask parents not to stay, as we find it can unsettle the class, but you’re welcome to watch through the door window for a couple of minutes to check they’re happy. During class, you can relax in our waiting area or head off and come back at pick-up time.
Finding us
Hype Dance Company, 60 Upper Allen St, Sheffield S3 7GL, in Shalesmoor near Kelham Island. We’re under 5 minutes’ walk from the Shalesmoor and Netherthorpe tram stops (blue and yellow routes), with free on-street parking outside. Our studios are on the first floor, up one flight of stairs, and there’s no lift; if you have any access needs, please get in touch before your visit. Full directions and map
Looking for adult dance classes? See our adult timetable.
