Dance Schools
in North East
The North East has a rich dance heritage centred on Newcastle and Sunderland, with strong communities in Gateshead, North Tyneside and South Tyneside. The region is particularly well served for ballet, tap, contemporary and street dance, with several schools running full-time vocational pathways.
578 schools in North East
6th Street Swing
16+ · Adult ···
AAAsports Sunderland
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
ACE Academy of Dance
Primary (5-11) · Secondary (11-16)
AF Dance Academy
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
AIM Dance Group CIC
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
AJ Productions Stage School (Guisborough)
Primary (5-11) · Secondary (11-16)
AJ Stage Schools Yarm
16+ · Primary (5-11) ···
ARI Studios (Arianne Brown Dance Academy)
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
Abby's Theatre and Dance Academy (ATDA)
16+ · Adult ···
Absolute Cabaret CIC
16+ · Adult ···
Acting Up Children's Theatre School
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Activate Theatre
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
Adele Forrester School of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Adult Dance Fitness Classes (Middlestone Moor)
16+ · Adult ···
Aerial Beats
16+ · Adult ···
Affleck Academy of Ballet
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
Afro Collective Newcastle
16+ · Adult
Afro Dance Newcastle
16+ · Adult
Alison Penteney Streetdance
Primary (5-11) · Secondary (11-16)
Alison School of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
All Star Studios (All Star Productions Ltd)
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
All That Glitters Dance & Acro Company
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
Alli's Fitness Classes (St Mary's Hall Nunthorpe)
Adult · Senior (60+)
Alnwick Academy of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Amanda Laing Line Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Amanda Nicole School of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Amanda Woods Dance Wynyard
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11)
Amapiano & Afro Beats Dance Society
16+ · Adult
Amy Richardson Studios
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Anderson School of Dance
Adult · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Anderson School of Dance
Adult · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Angela-Marie School of Theatre Dance
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Anita Harris School of Dance
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Ann-Eda School of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Applause Theatre School
16+ · Primary (5-11) ···
Appleby Dance Company
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Applegarth Academy of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Art of Dance & Fitness
16+ · Adult ···
Art of Dance & Fitness
16+ · Adult ···
Asylum Pole Studio
16+ · Adult
Aycliffe Dance Academy
16+ · Adult ···
Baby Street Dance Wallsend
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11)
Ballet Bears Dance Academy
Pre-School (3-5) · Toddler (0-3 years)
Ballet Bears Dance Academy
Pre-School (3-5) · Primary (5-11) ···
Ballet Bears Dance Academy
Pre-School (3-5) · Toddler (0-3 years)
BeautiBeats Fitness Studio
16+ · Adult ···
Best Academy of Dance
16+ · Adult ···
Bobby Dazzlers Theatre Academy
16+ · Pre-School (3-5) ···
Body & Pole Fitness Studio
16+ · Adult
Body and Pole Volume 2
16+ · Adult
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Frequently asked questions
How many dance schools are in North East?
There are 578 verified dance schools listed in North East on the BDSA National Dance Safe Register. We check every studio before publishing to ensure accurate contact details and class information.
What dance styles are available in North East?
Schools in North East offer Ballet (Classical), Jazz, Tap, Street Dance, Commercial, Musical Theatre and more. Many studios cater for all ages, from toddlers to adults.
How do I find children's dance classes in North East?
Use the age group filter on the BDSA National Dance Safe Register to find schools in North East that offer children's classes. Most studios start from age 3 (pre-school) and run through to teens.
Are there beginner adult dance classes in North East?
Yes — many schools in North East run beginner-friendly adult classes. Salsa, heels, contemporary and ballroom are particularly popular with adult beginners.
What dance styles are popular in the North East?
Ballet, tap, contemporary, street dance and musical theatre are the most popular styles in the North East, with growing Afrobeats and commercial dance scenes in Newcastle and Sunderland.