Nurturing Talent, Building Confidence
Through the Art of Dance
Join one of the Cotswolds’ leading dance schools.
From your child’s first steps in a ballet shoe to advanced vocational training, we provide a professional, nurturing environment for every dancer.
More Than Just a Dance School
Based in the heart of the Cotswolds, we provide a safe, nurturing environment supporting every dancer. We offer a broad range of dance styles to develop versatile, confident, and expressive dancers, with skills valuable to all students regardless of the paths they choose beyond their school years.
We aim to provide a space where young people can grow in confidence and motivation, explore dance fully, and strengthen both body and mind. By inspiring them to take ownership of their progress, we help them develop life skills that last well beyond the dance studio.
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Generations
A Family Legacy: Three Generations of Dance
The Beginning
Founded by Mrs. Hill, the dance school began at the Victoria Hall in Bourton-on-the-Water.
Elizabeth Lewis Era
As the school grew, Mrs Hill’s daughter took over its leadership, introducing the new RAD syllabus.
Sheila Price Takes the Reins
With over 30 years of experience, Sheila led a new chapter for the school, expanding training to Grade 8 and vocational levels, introducing Modern and Tap, and establishing an annual showcase.
Beccy Vision
Beccy opened the Upper Rissington studio as the school’s main hub, combining traditional wisdom with contemporary teaching methods.
Accredited Training: RAD & ISTD Pathways
The academic integrity of our school is grounded in the training frameworks of the Royal Academy of Dance and the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, guiding excellence in dance education and performance, with higher-level exams also offering UCAS points that support students’ further education pathways
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
Our Ballet program guides students from the imaginative world of Pre-Primary through to the technical heights of Grade 8 and Vocational levels.
- Pre-Primary through to Grade 8
- Vocational levels available
- Character Dance (Hungarian, Russian, Polish & Ukrainian)
- Pointe work
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Designed for the versatile performer, our ISTD classes prepare students for the demands of the modern stage.
- Core strength & flexibility
- Contemporary theatre techniques
- Rhythmic tap discipline
- Graded exams recognised internationally for their quality and excellence
The Modern Performer
We offer contemporary dance, fostering fluidity, improvisation, and self-expression, while building stamina, strength, and flexibility. Students also enjoy performance and competition opportunities in musical theatre
More Than Just Great Dancers
Principal Beccy Clark brings a unique perspective to the studio. With a BA (Hons) in English and a PGCE in Secondary Education alongside her RAD and ISTD teaching qualifications, she views dance as a vital tool for child development.
Our faculty, including Emma, Maria, and Mrs Price, are carefully chosen for their wealth of experience and professional expertise.
Resilience
Facing challenges, learning from mistakes, and persisting in developing new skills.
Ownership
Taking pride in personal progress and presentation.
Community
Working together for group performances and local festivals.
Confidence
Social development and overall well-being.
Dancing Across the Cotswolds
We offer classes across several locations with approximately 54 classes every week.
SPD Studio
Upper Rissington
Main studio, fully equipped, purpose-built space offering classes for all ages—from pre-school through to adults.
St Edward's Hall
Stow-on-the-Wold
Reception through to Adults.
Bourton Leisure Centre
Bourton-on-the-Water
Pre-School to Year 3 classes.