Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Dance Training in Coventry Since 1954
Allesley Dance has been nurturing dancers and shaping careers since 1954. With over a century of combined teaching experience, our team specialises in classical ballet while offering comprehensive training in jazz, modern, musical theatre, and acrobatic arts. We prepare students for vocational schools such as Laine Theatre Arts and Elmhurst, with a proven track record of producing professionals who excel in prestigious companies like the Royal Ballet. Our faculty includes industry veterans like June Pughe, a Fellow of the British Ballet Organisation, and guest instructors with West End and international credits. We provide structured pathways from preschool classes to advanced training, ensuring every student develops technical proficiency, artistic expression, and lifelong discipline.Our alumni include performers in major West End productions and global tours, testament to our rigorous standards and nurturing environment. We maintain affiliations with the British Ballet Organisation and follow accredited syllabi, combining tradition with contemporary techniques. Regular performances and competitions allow students to showcase their progress, while private tuition caters to individual aspirations. Our commitment to excellence has earned recognition from industry leaders, including testimonials from the CEO of the British Ballet Organisation and renowned choreographers. Whether pursuing dance recreationally or professionally, students benefit from tailored guidance and a supportive community that values both personal growth and artistic achievement.
Services
Classical Ballet
Jazz Dance
Musical Theatre
Acrobatic Arts
Private Tuition
Adult Classes
Preschool Dance
Exam Preparation
Performance Coaching
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- Over 60 years of dance education expertise
- Proven pathway to vocational dance schools
- Faculty includes West End professionals
- Accredited British Ballet Organisation syllabus
- 95% exam pass rate with distinction awards
Associations and certifications
- British Ballet Organisation
- QCA
What people say
Excellent examination results
Nurturing safe environment
Best dance school Coventry
Professional career preparation
Lifelong friendships formed
Services
Classical Ballet
Structured ballet instruction from preschool to advanced levels following the British Ballet Organisation syllabus. Classes develop technical precision, posture, and artistic expression through graded examinations. Professional preparation includes pointe work, advanced jumps, and performance repertoire.
Musical Theatre
Integrated training combining dance, singing, and acting techniques. Students learn West End-style choreography and vocal performance while developing stagecraft skills. Classes include harmony work and theatrical staging for ensemble productions.
Acrobatic Arts
Certified Acrobatic Arts program focusing on flexibility, balance, and controlled tumbling. Progressional curriculum teaches safe acrobatic techniques including cartwheels, handsprings, and partner balances to enhance dance performance capabilities.
Private Tuition
Personalised dance instruction tailored to individual goals. Available in all disciplines for competition preparation, audition coaching, or intensive technical development with specialist instructors.
Adult Classes
Recreational dance sessions for adults in tap and jazz. Beginner-friendly environment focusing on fitness, coordination, and enjoyment through social group learning with experienced instructors.
People
June Pughe
Principal
Founder of Allesley Dance at 14, June holds a Fellowship from the British Ballet Organisation. With 60+ years teaching experience, she has trained multiple Royal Ballet members and received industry recognition for her pedagogical excellence.
Jake Maiden
Commercial Dance Instructor
West End performer with credits including Pacific Jewel and Spamilton. Specialises in commercial dance styles, bringing professional industry experience to senior students through fortnightly masterclasses focused on contemporary performance techniques.
Emily Maycock
Acrobatic Arts Specialist
Qualified BBO and Acrobatic Arts teacher with 10+ years vocational college teaching experience. Founded her own dance school in London before returning to Allesley to establish the acrobatic arts program.
Lizzie Pearce
Musical Theatre Tutor
Former international performer with expertise in music and dance instruction. Teaches piano and singing alongside jazz classes, combining musicality with performance skills for musical theatre students.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer classical ballet, jazz, modern, musical theatre, acrobatic arts, tap, and commercial dance styles. Piano and singing tuition also available.
What age groups do you accept?
Preschool classes start at age 3, with progression pathways through primary, junior, intermediate, and senior levels for adults.
Do you prepare students for professional careers?
Yes, we specialise in vocational training with regular placements at institutions like Laine Theatre Arts and Elmhurst School for Dance.
Are adult dance classes available?
Yes, we offer adult evening classes in tap and jazz for beginners and improvers at our Coventry studio.