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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 International Dance Teachers’ Association (IDTA) classes to build technique and work towards exams.

Drop-in classes (5–16) Graded IDTA classes Little ones (3–5)

Drop-in classes (Ages 5–16)

Fun, energetic classes in styles like musical theatre, contemporary and commercial. No exams and no termly commitment.

  • All abilities welcome. Complete beginners can join any drop-in class.

  • Book before you come. Book and pay online for each class. Book a class

  • Pay as you go. £6.50 for a 60-minute class, £5.25 for 45 minutes

  • Two age groups. Junior classes for 5–11 year olds and teen classes for 12–16 year olds.

Thursdays

Saturdays

Graded IDTA classes

Our graded classes follow the syllabus of the IDTA (opens in a new tab) 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.

  • Try it first. The first 3 weeks are pay-as-you-go, so your child can try the class before you commit.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Saturdays

  • 09:15–10:00Acro for DanceJunior · Ages 6+
  • 10:00–10:45Ballet, Modern & TapPrimary · Ages 6+
  • 10:00–10:45BalletGrade 2 · Ages 10+
  • 10:00–11:00Acro for DanceSenior · Ages 11+
  • 11:00–11:45Modern JazzGrade 3 · Ages 10+
  • 11:15–12:00BalletGrade 5 · Ages 12+
  • 11:30–12:00Modern JazzGrade 1 · Ages 8+
  • 11:45–12:30TapGrade 3 · Ages 10+
  • 12:00–12:30PointeAll · Ages 12+
  • 12:00–12:30TapGrade 1 · Ages 8+
  • 12:30–13:15BalletGrade 3 · Ages 10+
  • 12:45–13:30BalletGrade 1 · Ages 8+
  • 13:30–14:15Modern JazzIntermediate · Ages 12+
  • 13:30–14:15Acro for DanceIntermediate · Ages 8+
  • 14:15–15:00Competition ClassIntermediate / Senior · Ages 12+
  • 14:15–15:15Competition ClassJunior · Ages 5–11

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

Can my child try a class first?

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.

Do they have to take exams?

No, IDTA exams are optional. We’ll only suggest them when your child is ready.

What should they wear?

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.

Are your teachers DBS-checked?

Yes. All our teachers are qualified and insured, and every teacher who works with children is DBS-checked. Meet the team

Can I stay and watch?

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.