The DANCEWORKS
The Danceworks Ballet & Theatre School in Eccles offers elite training in all aspects of dance and musical theatre from early age to advanced level
TERM DATES
Term 1
Thursday 4th September
to Friday 24th October
Term 2
Saturday 1st November
to Thursday 18th December
Term 3
Monday 5th January 2026
to Saturday 14th February
SHOW WEEK
18th – 22nd February
Term 4
Tuesday 24th February
to Thursday 2nd April
Term 5
Monday 13th April
to Saturday 23rd May
Term 6
Monday 1st June
to Thursday 23rd July
Welcome to
THE DANCEWORKS
Based in Eccles, Greater Manchester, The Danceworks offers a range of classes covering all aspects of theatre and performing arts.
Whether you want to learn ballet or tap, street dance or singing, we have numerous classes and genres suitable for all children aged 2+
For those wanting to progress through exams, we offer classes in RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern as well as LAMDA drama exams, advancing up to vocational level. We also offer non-exam classes in a range of dance genres including jazz, contemporary, street and commercial along with gymnastics, singing and piano.
As well as exams, we also have an elite programme for those wanting to pursue a career in the theatre industry. Members of our elite programme regularly take part in a number of competitions locally and nationally. In recent years our students have travelled and competed abroad in the Dance World Cup, achieving multiple medals.
We have had many students advance onto further training and very successful careers. We currently have ex-students performing on Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and also touring with ‘Jamie the Musical’.
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality, professional lessons in a fun, nurturing and caring environment. We believe that every child deserves to learn and be the best they can possibly be!
Welcome to
THE DANCEWORKS
Based in Eccles, Greater Manchester, The Danceworks offers a range of classes covering all aspects of theatre and performing arts.
Whether you want to learn ballet or tap, street dance or singing, we have numerous classes and genres suitable for all children aged 2+
For those wanting to progress through exams, we offer classes in RAD Ballet, ISTD Tap and Modern as well as LAMDA drama exams, advancing up to vocational level. We also offer non-exam classes in a range of dance genres including jazz, contemporary, street and commercial along with gymnastics, singing and piano.
As well as exams, we also have an elite programme for those wanting to pursue a career in the theatre industry. Members of our elite programme regularly take part in a number of competitions locally and nationally. In recent years our students have travelled and competed abroad in the Dance World Cup, achieving multiple medals.
We have had many students advance onto further training and very successful careers. We currently have ex-students performing on Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and also touring with ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat’.
We pride ourselves on delivering high quality, professional lessons in a fun, nurturing and caring environment. We believe that every child deserves to learn and be the best they can possibly be!
TERM DATES
Term 1
Thursday 4th September
to Friday 24th October
Term 2
Saturday 1st November
to Thursday 18th December
Term 3
Monday 5th January 2026
to Saturday 14th February
SHOW WEEK
18th – 22nd February
Term 4
Tuesday 24th February
to Thursday 2nd April
Term 5
Monday 13th April
to Saturday 23rd May
Term 6
Monday 1st June
to Thursday 23rd July
FIRST LESSON FREE
We offer free taster lessons, please contact us using this form or the details at the bottom of the page to book in
FIND OUT MORE
Click the links below to find out more information about our school
CLASSES
We offer a range of classes for children age 2+ including ballet, tap, modern, gymnastics, singing, drama and more.
For more information about each class and prices click here
EVENTS
To view our upcoming events, please visit our EVENT PAGE.
We have showcases, parties and our super show all happening in the next few months!
TIMETABLE
Once you have decided which classes you would like to attend, check our timetable to see when you can come along.
Our timetable is subject to change so please do check it regularly