Rhythmic Rascals preschool dance classes are for 3 and 4 year olds. Children don’t need to have attended Mummy and Me sessions in order to sign up.

These preschool ballet and tap classes build coordination, musical awareness and social skills. Children learn to perform basic dance movements. They’re also encouraged to express themselves freely in a fun and friendly environment.

Preschool dance students can get a first taste of dance exams by entering for an IDTA Rosette Award. They can also showcase their new dance abilities to family and friends in our Rhythmic Rascals bi-yearly show.

Our acrobatic arts classes (acro for short) combine classic dance with acrobatics. Students work on their flexibility, strength and balance. And they develop tumbling skills as well as their musicality.

The acro program we use at Sophie Dee School of Dance has been created by experts from many different fields. It combines elements of ballet, modern dance, jazz, contortion, rhythmic gymnastics and hand balancing – to name but a few.

Acro dance classes are open to children aged 3 and up. Students progress from basic somersaults to athletic acrobatics. They can also choose to take acro dance exams.

At our street dance classes, students learn the most up-to-date street dance moves. We cover a wide range of street dance styles – including breaking, locking, popping and house – and teach the history and origins of each dance style too.

Classes are split into a number of different age groups. Younger children combine street dance moves into exciting routines. Advanced street dancers work to master complex dance styles and harder choreography.

There’s also the opportunity to join one of our three Street Dance Crews – Dimension, Devotion and Distinction. These crews, led by teacher Jack Robinson, take part in street dance competitions around the UK.

Whatever your tap dancing experience, come join our group of happy tappers. Every week we work on rhythm, coordination and stamina. We learn new moves and combine them in lively routines set to great music.

Classes cost £5 and can be paid for weekly.

Beginners – St Andrews Church Hall, Cheadle Road, SK8 5ET – Mondays, 19.45 to 20.30

Intermediate – The Studio, 6A Station Road, SK8 5AE – Tuesdays, 20.15 to 21.00

Advanced – The Studio, 6A Station Road, SK8 5AE – Wednesdays, 20.15 to 21.00

Jazz dance is energetic and fun. It’s a dance form that combines the impressive footwork, leaps, kicks and turns we see on our TV and movie screens.

At Sophie Dee School of Dance, our jazz class students develop flexibility and balance, strength and grace. Children are encouraged to interpret moves in their own way and form their own individual style.

Jazz dance classes are available to children aged 5 and up, with classes split into three age groups