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Frequently Asked Questions
Below you’ll find answers to the questions we get asked most often – please have a read through them before contacting us. If you still have questions after reading them please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us, where one of our team will be happy to help you.
Click the link to see all of the adult and under 18 dance classes we offer, and this one to see all of the adult beginner dance courses on offer.
Beginner Courses
If you have never danced before, or are wanting to brush up on the fundamentals of the style then you should come to these beginner courses.
Level 1
Once you have completed the beginner course and have a grasp of the basics of the style then you will be ready to come to these level 1 classes.
Level 2
These classes are for those with a strong grasp of the fundamentals of the style who are wanting to develop those skills further while adding an extra element of artistry and musicality.
Level 3
These fast moving classes are for those who have an understanding of artistry and musicality and are already proficient / have an excellent understanding of the technique of the style.
Open Level
These classes are suitable for everyone except those who have never danced before.
Our junior drop-in classes are open level and suitable for all abilities, unless otherwise stated. If you wish to join one of our IDTA syllabus led classes for under 18’s then please get in touch.
If you are unsure as to which class would be suitable for you just get in touch and we’ll be happy to help!
The drop-in classes are social classes where you will start with a warm up, then may learn some technique, some choreography, or whatever else the tutor feels like teaching – the class will end with a cool down / stretch. These drop-in style classes don’t follow a set syllabus.
The under 18’s IDTA syllabus classes follow the IDTA syllabus specific to the grade the class are learning.
Each drop-in class is a self contained class, meaning you can join in at any time. Please make sure to book and pay in advance though – if the class is full and you haven’t booked, you may be unable to take part in the class. You can book all of our classes, courses, workshops, dance studios, events etc by clicking the “Book now!” button in the menu at the top of the page.
The beginner courses run on a 5 week cycle and we suggest joining these at the beginning of a cycle, but you are welcome to join them at any time if that fits with your schedule.
Please get in touch with us if you would like your child to join any our IDTA syllabus classes. This is so that we can make sure we suggest the most appropriate class(es) and can discuss any specific details with you.
Our drop-in classes are one off, self contained classes, so you can book just one class and give it a try.
Our beginner courses run over 5 weeks and you can book onto the block of classes. Book the full course in advance and receive a discount of £1.00 per class (£5.00 in total). If you have missed the start of the course, or are unable to attend all of the sessions, you can book the sessions you can attend individually.
Our syllabus based IDTA classes are payable termly, although we do offer new starters 3 weeks pay as you go so that you can make sure the class is suitable, before committing to a full term.
We don’t have a dress code for our adult classes so you can wear whatever you feel comfortable in.
For ballet classes, most people wear leggings or shorts and a vest top or tee, and for your feet, ballet shoes or barefoot will be fine.
For commercial / street / hiphop, most people wear leggings / joggers or shorts and a vest top or tee, and for your feet, CLEAN trainers will be fine.
For contemporary dance, most people wear leggings / joggers or shorts and a vest top or tee. For your feet, barefoot will be fine.
For modern jazz, most people wear leggings / joggers or shorts and a vest top or tee, and for your feet, jazz shoes or barefoot will be fine.
For tap dance, most people wear leggings / joggers or shorts and a vest top or tee. If you don’t have tap shoes, please wear hard soled shoes that you can dance in, NOT trainers!
There is a set uniform for the IDTA syllabus led classes that children must wear when taking exams and is dependant on what grade they are entered into. We will discuss this with you before your child starts classes with us.
We suggest bringing a water bottle along to class – you can refill it here too.
When you arrive press the buzzer (to the left of the black doors) and let us know what you are here for. Push the door when you hear the buzzing sound, then head inside and up to the waiting area, which is on the left at the top on the stairs.
If you need to change clothes, please use the designated changing space (just through the waiting area). Please bring CLEAN footwear for the studio, especially during autumn / winter when it is often muddy outside.
Once you are ready, take a seat in the waiting area until your dance tutor / member of staff comes to get you for your class / studio hire. Please take your belongings with you into the studio, where there are hooks to hang bags and coats on.
Participant’s ages cover a wide range, from 17 to people in their 50’s & 60’s, and everyone else in between!
Yes we do! Have a look here for details on how to apply for the discount.
Have a look below for full details on how to get to us / where to park.
Yes, you can amend your class booking up to 2 hours in advance of by heading to our customer portal. If you haven’t used the portal before, simply click on the “forgot password” link, enter the email address you used to book your class, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Dance studio bookings can be amended up to 24 hours in advance of the start of your booking.
We don’t offer refunds on dance classes (other than in exceptional circumstances), as you may have already have seen on our terms and conditions. We’re happy for you to reschedule your booking as outlined above though.
You can book one of our three dance studios online, for personal use, from as little as 30 minutes, up to a whole day. If you would like a longer hire, you don’t see the days / times you’d like available, or would like to hire for commercial use (eg. running your own classes) then please get in touch with us.
To help you decide which studio will be most appropriate, have a look at our dance studio hire page.
We don’t offer refunds on our dance studio bookings as you may already have seen on our terms and conditions. You can amend your studio booking up to 24 hours in advance of the start of your hire by visiting our customer portal.
Anything we find goes in the lost property box in reception other than valuables (such as watches, jewellery, phones etc) which we keep safe in our locked office.
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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
Getting to us
Our dance studios are located near the city centre on the lower part of Upper Allen St, and are just a 10 minute tram ride (blue route) from Sheffield train station, or a 20 minute walk.
If travelling to us by tram, you can get either the blue or yellow route services, and get off at either the Shalesmoor or Netherthorpe tram stops. We are less than a 5 minute walk from either stop.
If you are driving there is plenty of free on-street parking right outside the studio, as well as a reasonably priced charity car park directly opposite the studio.
There are several bus routes that stop close to the studios, including the 57, 57a, 81, 82 & 86. Please check your route before travelling.
If cycling, please don’t leave your bike inside. There are several lamp posts / railings just outside that you can secure your bike to during your visit.
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