About
Elevate Dance Academy, based in Thatcham, is a contemporary dance school that has been providing a platform for young dancers since 2009. With almost 20 years of dancing and teaching experience, Elevate Dance Academy offers open contemporary classes, graded contemporary classes, and adult dance classes. Recently, the academy has introduced chair yoga classes to their class lists, providing a range of options for their students.
Elevate Dance Academy is known for their cutting-edge shows and performances, which have made a breakthrough in the performing arts industry. As a renowned performing arts company in Newbury, they strive to provide engaging and impactful productions for their audiences. To stay updated on their upcoming shows and events, individuals can check out their calendar and reserve tickets via email.
One of their notable events is the EDA Annual Showcase, which takes place on Sunday 9th July 2023. This highly anticipated performance features pieces from their classes and workshops, and they will be joined by local performance groups from West Berkshire. Ticket information can be found on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
The academy also offers NATD Dance Exams, with the next session scheduled for Sunday 21st May. Individuals who are interested in attending Elevate Dance Academy's performances and events can contact them directly to be added to their mailing list.
At Elevate Dance Academy, the team is a family of artists who are passionate about dance. Kate Kearns, the Artistic Director, believes that there is a dancer in everyone and loves working with young dancers to nurture their talent. As a member of the National Association of Teachers of Dancing (NATD), Elevate Dance Academy introduced the Contemporary dance syllabus in 2019 and has had great success with their exams.
Emma Hill, a guest choreographer at the academy, believes in the impact that the arts can have on audiences and communities. Teaching youth dance allows her to help dancers discover their interests and strengths while sharing creative ideas.
For individuals interested in joining Elevate Dance Academy, they can fill out a form on their website and the academy will get back to them. The academy offers a variety of classes, including choreography and contemporary, grade 3 contemporary, company class, intermediate foundation, adult ballet, adult fit dance, chair yoga, and dance club at Francis Baily Primary School. All classes take place at Allenova Dance, offering a convenient location for dancers.
Elevate Dance Academy is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inspiring environment for young dancers to develop their talent and pursue their passion for dance.
