Ballet
Ages 3-18
Classical technique, posture and grace — the foundation every young dancer needs. Minis, Juniors and Inters/Seniors classes run every Saturday.
Dance in Manchester
Dance Classes in Manchester for Ages 3–18
Kitty Watson Academy teaches ballet, tap, modern, MT jazz, commercial, acro and conditioning classes across Heald Green, Gatley and Didsbury. Every class is grouped by age and stage, taught by working professionals, and leads to two full theatre productions a year.
Try any class for two weeks for £15.
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Dance styles
Every dance style under one roof
Tap
Ages 3-18
Rhythm, timing and musicality taught through fun, fast-paced routines, with separate Minis, Juniors and Inters/Seniors groups.
Modern
Ages 7-18
Contemporary and modern theatre technique — travelling work, control and expressive choreography for stage performance.
MT Jazz
Ages 5-18
Musical theatre jazz with corner work, audition technique and choreography. Minis, Juniors and Seniors classes run on Tuesday evenings.
Commercial
Ages 7-16
Street and commercial styles as seen in music videos and on tour — high energy, sharp choreography and plenty of performance.
Acro
Ages 5-18
Strength, flexibility and safe acrobatic skills taught in age-grouped Friday classes for Minis, Juniors and Seniors.
Body Con & Stretch
Ages 6-18
Conditioning and flexibility to keep dancers strong, injury-free and progressing quickly through the grades.
Broadway Babes
Ages 2-4
A Friday morning toddler dance and song class — a first taste of the stage for our very youngest performers.
When we dance
Weekly dance timetable
Tuesday
MT Jazz — Minis 4:30pm, Juniors 5:45pm, Seniors 7:00pm
Heald Green Methodist Church
Friday
Broadway Babes 10:00am · Acro — Juniors 4:30pm, Minis 5:30pm, Seniors 6:30pm
St Catherines Church Hall / Heald Green Methodist Church
Saturday
Ballet, Tap, Modern, Body Con & Stretch and Commercial from 9:30am through to 4:30pm
Heald Green Methodist Church
Questions
Dance class questions
What age can my child start dance classes?
Our Broadway Babes toddler class starts at 2 years old, Ballet and Tap Minis from 3, and most other dance styles from 5 to 7 years. Classes run right through to 18.
Where in Manchester are your dance classes?
Most dance classes are held at Heald Green Methodist Church, with other KWA classes at Gatley Hill House, St James Church Hall, St Catherines Church Hall and Christ Church West Didsbury.
Can we try a class first?
Yes — we offer a two-week trial in any class for £15 so your child can settle in before you commit. This excludes 1-2-1 Singing lessons.
How much are dance classes?
Classes are paid monthly and range from about £28 to £77 per month, with multiple-class discounts for children attending five or more classes a week.
Do you need dance experience to join?
No. Beginners are welcome in every age group and our teachers group children by age and stage so everyone progresses at the right pace.
Prefer acting or musical theatre? See our acting and drama classes in Manchester or browse all KWA classes.