Our mission is to create a safe, caring, friendly, productive learning environment in which pupils and students are encouraged to reach their full potential. We seek to accomplish our mission through providing performance opportunities and offer examinations and assessments to reward achievement. The Academy produces its own full scale production show at the Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple every two years.
Every pupil from age 4+ is invited to take part and many groups from the show are then entered into the North Devon Performing Arts Festival held in October each year. Other performance opportunities have included: Summer Seasons at the Saunton Sands Hotel, Pantomime and two West End performances at the London Shaftsbury Theatre & The London Palladium.
Every pupil from age 4+ is invited to take part and many groups from the show are then entered into the North Devon Performing Arts Festival held in October each year. Other performance opportunities have included: Summer Seasons at the Saunton Sands Hotel, Pantomime and two West End performances at the London Shaftsbury Theatre & The London Palladium.
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Dancing Feet Academy of Dance was established in 1995 and is now situated in the centre of Braunton in it's own purpose built studio. We also have another branch in Barnstaple.
Over 300 pupils enjoy daily classes in the many disciplines that are on offer which cater for adults as well as children, starting with our special 'Mummy 'n' Me' Class for 2 year olds and now introducing 'Silver Swans' - Ballet Classes for the over 55's proving that it is never too late to learn to dance.
Over 300 pupils enjoy daily classes in the many disciplines that are on offer which cater for adults as well as children, starting with our special 'Mummy 'n' Me' Class for 2 year olds and now introducing 'Silver Swans' - Ballet Classes for the over 55's proving that it is never too late to learn to dance.
This historic form of dance needs little introduction. Often described as 'the key dance discipline', ballet teaches grace, poise, musicality, correct posture, coordination, balance, strength and flexibility. It is one of the oldest dance forms and is still hugely popular being the foundation of all dance studies.
Tap focuses on making fun and interesting percussive rhythms, and incorporates many different styles of music. From the funky 'Stomp' style of tap, through to the West End 'top hat and tails' variety, there really is something to suit everyone. A rhythmical style of dance which provides an enjoyable way for young dancers to develop their co-ordination and appreciate the enjoyment of percussive sound and movement.
Ballet for adults is turning into one of our most popular classes every week! Recognised as one of the best ways to keep fit, building stamina and your core, as well as keeping in tune with your own body. We offer Improvers classes, Intermediate classes as well as Silver Swans classes (Ballet for the over 55's).
These classes are aimed at children aged 3 - 4 years to give them a chance to have fun, burn energy and enter the world of dance. The class introduces them to the world of dance and movement using natural body actions like walking, running, jumping, skipping and galloping.
All the above actions help a child's physical development, spatial awareness and co-ordination and also curriculum learning skills like counting, colour, shape and language skills.This also shows that learning can be achieved through movement which is fun and enjoyable. Children can also learn that at a young age they can tell a story and show their emotions through dance, music and imagination.
All the above actions help a child's physical development, spatial awareness and co-ordination and also curriculum learning skills like counting, colour, shape and language skills.This also shows that learning can be achieved through movement which is fun and enjoyable. Children can also learn that at a young age they can tell a story and show their emotions through dance, music and imagination.
Reviews (7)
Natalie Wyeth
Feb 27, 2021
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Dancing Feet Academy is so much more than just an AMAZING dance school. My 2 girls both have dance classes with Dancing Feet the teachers are professional and also act as mentors, teaching them valuable life skills. During lockdown Dancing Feet continued to bring dance classes and workshops into our homes via zoom. My girls were not getting a… huge amount of support from their school but Dancing Feet continued to give encouragement and praise which has really helped my girls physically as well as mentally through this difficult time. My girls are looking forward to meeting up with their
Deana Morgan
Nov 03, 2020
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Debbie Radley
Jul 18, 2020
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Claire Walter
Jan 13, 2020
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I plucked up the courage to try ballet for the first time in over 30 years.
What a lovely class! A proper ballet class with older people in mind. Fabulous teaching by Nadine and a super warm welcome by the other ladies there.
Already looking forward to next week but not looking forward to waking up in the morning!!
What a lovely class! A proper ballet class with older people in mind. Fabulous teaching by Nadine and a super warm welcome by the other ladies there.
Already looking forward to next week but not looking forward to waking up in the morning!!
Yvonne Fagan
Nov 26, 2019
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Louise Woodbridge
Jun 21, 2018
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I attended my first...Ever...ballet class today...over 60 years old. Nadine was excellent...Welcoming, inspirational and encouraging. It was the first Silver Swans session, and there were 12 of us. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have a go at something that has always been something I've been interested in watching...and never had an attempt at!!
Joanne Davis
Apr 26, 2017
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