Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Dance School in Brighouse
Established in 2000 by former professional dancer Gail Marsden, Dance Arena is a leading Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) accredited ballet and performing arts school based in Brighouse, West Yorkshire. Our purpose-built studios provide specialist training in RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern Dance, Tap, Musical Theatre, and Silver Swans for adults, serving students from Brighouse, Halifax, Elland, Huddersfield, and Bradford. With a teaching philosophy combining technical excellence and creative expression, we nurture confidence and artistry across all age groups through inclusive, fun classes.Our faculty includes qualified instructors with professional performance backgrounds and anatomical expertise, maintaining a 100% pass rate in examinations. The school's state-of-the-art facilities feature Harlequin dance floors, secure RFID access systems, and dedicated spaces for pre-schoolers and advanced students. We offer annual theatre performances for practical stage experience and provide free taster sessions for new students. Under current principal Emma Moss, Dance Arena continues its commitment to evolving with industry standards while preserving traditional dance education values.
Services
RAD Ballet
ISTD Modern Dance
ISTD Tap
Musical Theatre
Pre-School Dance
Adult Classes
Silver Swans
Performance Training
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer RAD and ISTD accredited dance training since 2000
- Our faculty includes former professional dancers with anatomical expertise
- Purpose-built studios with Harlequin dance floors and secure access systems
- Inclusive classes for ages 2 to adult with free taster sessions available
- Annual theatre performances providing professional stage experience
Associations and certifications
- Royal Academy of Dance
- Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing
What people say
Experienced instructors
Excellent facilities
Inclusive environment
Performance opportunities
Technical excellence
Services
RAD Ballet
Royal Academy of Dance accredited ballet training for ages 2 to adult. Combines technical precision with artistic expression through structured syllabi. Develops posture, flexibility and performance skills in purpose-built studios with Harlequin dance floors.
ISTD Modern Dance
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing certified modern dance classes. Focuses on contemporary techniques and choreography. Encourages creative expression while maintaining technical standards. Suitable for students seeking versatile performance abilities.
ISTD Tap
Technical tap dance instruction following ISTD guidelines. Develops musicality and rhythmic precision through graded levels. Classes available for both children and adults in dedicated studio spaces with optimal acoustics.
Performance Training
Specialist performance preparation for annual theatre productions. Teaches stagecraft, ensemble work and production techniques. Includes costume rehearsals and professional lighting practice in dedicated performance spaces.
Silver Swans
Ballet classes specifically designed for mature students. Focuses on maintaining fitness, flexibility and technique. Welcomes both returning dancers and complete beginners in a supportive environment with experienced instructors.
People
Emma Jane Louise Moss
Principal & Ballet Teacher
Qualified RAD teacher with BSc in Radiography. Combines anatomical expertise with dance instruction. Trained under respected RAD examiner Dorothy Stevens. Specialises in safe dance practice and kinesiology for dancers.
Gail Marsden
Founder & Senior Teacher
Former professional dancer with international experience. LRAD and AISTD qualified. Maintains 100% examination pass rate. Life member of Royal Academy of Dance. Specialises in classical ballet and teacher training programmes.
Questions
What dance styles do you teach?
We offer RAD Ballet, ISTD Modern Dance, ISTD Tap, Musical Theatre, Pre-School Melody Movement, Adult Tap and Silver Swans classes.
Do you accept adult beginners?
Yes, our Adult and Silver Swans classes welcome complete beginners and returning dancers in a supportive environment.
Are trial classes available?
We provide free taster sessions for all new students to experience our teaching approach before committing.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual theatre productions featuring professional lighting and costumes for full stage experience.
What are your facilities like?
Our purpose-built studios include Harlequin dance floors, secure RFID access, changing rooms and dedicated spaces for all age groups.
How qualified are your teachers?
Our instructors hold RAD/ISTD qualifications with professional performance backgrounds and anatomical expertise for safe dance practice.
