Business Details
Your Trusted Dance School in Maidstone
Maidstone Dance Studios has been nurturing young talent for over six decades, operating as a family-oriented dance school with two purpose-built studios in Maidstone and four branch locations. Our curriculum follows the I.S.T.D. Syllabi for Ballet, Modern, and Tap, with bi-annual exams and opportunities for students to participate in local pantomimes and advanced training programs. We offer diverse classes including Musical Theatre, Contemporary, and Hip Hop, fostering an environment where children aged 2.5+ develop technical skills while building friendships.Our competition squads provide intensive training for dedicated students, and our bi-annual productions at the Hazlitt Theatre showcase student achievements. With qualified instructors prioritising individual potential, we balance structured training with creative expression, ensuring every student thrives in a supportive community. The studio maintains rigorous safety protocols and transparent communication, reflected in our long-standing reputation for excellence in dance education.
Services
Ballet
Tap
Hip Hop
Modern
Musical Theatre
Contemporary
Acro
Pointe
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of dedicated dance education expertise
- Our qualified instructors follow internationally recognised I.S.T.D. Syllabi
- We provide exam opportunities twice yearly with professional assessment
- Our competition squads develop elite performance and technical skills
- Bi-annual theatre productions showcase student achievements
Associations and certifications
- I.S.T.D. Syllabi
Services
Ballet Classes
Our Ballet classes follow the I.S.T.D. Syllabi, developing technical precision and grace from beginner to advanced levels. Students learn traditional techniques while building core strength and posture. Regular assessments ensure progression through graded levels with opportunities for formal examinations twice yearly.
Tap Classes
Tap instruction focuses on rhythm, coordination and musicality using I.S.T.D.-approved techniques. Classes cater to all abilities, from foundational steps to complex choreography. Students develop auditory skills while preparing for examinations and performance opportunities in our bi-annual shows.
Hip Hop Classes
Contemporary Hip Hop sessions teach urban dance styles in a dynamic, energetic environment. Instructors focus on isolations, rhythm and freestyle expression while maintaining technical foundations. Classes prepare students for competition squad routines and stage performances at our Hazlitt Theatre productions.
Competition Squad
Annual auditions select dedicated students for intensive twice-weekly training. Squads develop advanced technical skills through jazz-based conditioning and multi-style choreography. Participants compete regionally, gaining performance experience while maintaining regular class attendance in core dance disciplines.
Musical Theatre
This interdisciplinary program combines dance, singing and acting techniques. Classes develop performance skills through Broadway-style choreography and character work. Students prepare for ensemble roles in our bi-annual theatre productions while building confidence and stage presence.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accept children from 2.5 years old upwards, with classes specifically tailored to different developmental stages.
Do you offer dance examinations?
Yes, we follow the I.S.T.D. Syllabi for Ballet, Modern and Tap with exams held twice yearly.
Are there performance opportunities?
We produce large-scale theatrical productions every two years at the Hazlitt Theatre for all enrolled students.
What styles of dance do you teach?
We offer Ballet, Tap, Modern, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Musical Theatre, Pointe and Acro classes.
Do you have competition teams?
Yes, we hold annual auditions for our Competition Squads focusing on technical excellence and performance skills.
Where are your studios located?
Our main studios are in central Maidstone with branch schools in Allington, Bearsted, Coxheath and Madginford.
