Toddler and Children's Ballet Classes in Watford, Hertfordshire

RISE Studios offers fantastic children's classes in ballet, tap, modern, street, hip-hop, contemporary, LAMDA and Musical Theatre in Watford, Rickmansworth and Chorleywood, Hertfordshire. We are passionate about our students mental health, and strive to make sure everyone leaves our classes feeling great!

We offer classes for all ages and abilities starting with our Tappy Toes classes from 6 months, up to adult dance classes. Our studios are well equipped with barres and mirrors. Students get the opportunity to take exams twice a year, and perform in our Summer Show at the Watford Palace Theatre.

We regularly have casting directors approach us for TV adverts, West End shows and more. Current students have featured on adverts for the Olympics, Moshi Monsters, music videos for The Wanted and have appeared in smash hit Oliver in the West End, as well as local pantomimes and more!

We offer two Summer Schools per year and a number of half term workshops and camps. Please see our website for up to date details.

Children's dance classes take place at Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ, St Peter's Church, Berry Lane, Rickmansworth, WD3 7HQ and at West Herts Sports Centre, Park Avenue, Watford. WD18 7HP.

Call 01279 718216 for more information, or visit www.rise-studios.com to see photos, videos and more.

Here is what some of our dancers from previous years have said….

‘This has been the best week of my life, please do another workshop at Easter!!!’

‘The teachers have been amazing this week, I actually cannot pick a favourite one. I have loved them all!’

‘I have learnt so much this week, so many different styles of dance. I just wish the week was longer!!’

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The RAD’s Learning & Participation department of activities runs across the UK, as well as internationally, engaging with local communities, RAD teaching members and dance schools– to widen participation and access to dance. If your child is a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, and whether he/she wants to dance for fun or is working towards a career in dance, we have something for everyone. All RAD Registered Teachers are CRB checked.

The RAD offers an internationally recognised portfolio of Examinations which is designed for students of all ages and levels of ability. Students as young as two and a half may start dancing with the Pre-School Dance Curriculum, with the opportunity to move through Graded levels or Vocational Graded levels.

In our commitment to higher education, we created the Faculty of Education in 1999, dedicated to meeting the needs of our current and future dance teachers by providing education programmes and qualifications.

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RADventurers Preschool Programme
Fun, non-classical introduction to dance for little adventurers Classes must be accompanied by parents
Toddler RADventurers – ages 2.5-4 years Saturdays, 3.45-4.15pm
Reception RADventurers – ages 4-5 years Saturdays, 4.20-5.05pm
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South Asian Classical Dance
An introduction to Bharatanatyam for beginners
Children’s classes 7-13 years Fridays, 5.00-6.00pm
Adults 18+ Fridays 6.00-7.00pm
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Tappy Toes is a dance and movement class for boys and girls aged 6 months to 5 years.

Our syllabus is designed specifically for this age group, following EYFS Guidelines, to encourage creativity, improve coordination, increase confidence and develop rhythm and musicality. We use a fun mix of pop songs, Disney tunes, nursery rhymes and music from their favourite TV shows. Dancing with props like pompoms, dance ribbons, bells and hoops. We sing songs with actions, and tell stories through dance and movement.

Classes are as follows:

Teeny Toes - for babies from 6 months and up. Using lots of different props, songs with actions and movement for baby and parent to do together.

Toddle Toes - Walking to 2.5 years. Moving up from our baby class, Toddle Toes introduces your little one to more dance specific movements and stretches in a fun and imaginative way.

Tots Toes - 2.5-4 years. For our older dancers we focus on all the basic dance movements. Skipping, twirling, galloping, pointing toes, jumping and lots more

Tip Toes - 3-5 years. This is our ballet specific class, teaching all the basic ballet movements including plies, spring pointes and twirls with the use of imagery to really get your little ones engaged.

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New classes are opening all the time, so please let us know if you would like a class in your area.

We also organise parties tailored to suit your child, party guests and venue. Our Tappy Toes party organisers will get the party moving with a whole range of fabulous props that will help make it a party your little one will remember! Perhaps your child has a birthday coming up? Or you’d like some entertainment at Halloween, Easter, Christmas or for a Wedding? We can ensure your mini party guests are taken care of!

If you know of anyone who may be interested in running their own Tappy Toes classes please speak to our Franchise team on 01279 718216

Dancing in the street has been serving dancers in Lincolnshire for the past 10 years. We pride ourselves on being able to offer all your dancewear essentials from the age of 2 onwards.

Our complete range accommodates demands for Ballet, Tap, Modern and Jazz, with an increasing selection or apparel and accessories for Dance Fitness, Cheerleaders, Majorettes and budding Gymnasts.

Packed full of Class, Show, Competition, Dance Clothing & Dance Shoes by major dancewear brands Capezio, Bloch, Dans-ez, Sansha, Katz and the Parent Company’s own brand Starlite Dancewear.

Please call in or for our Mail Order service we are just a phone call away or the click of a button for our new website to order on-line.

Address: Sleaford Enterprise Park, Pride Parkway, Sleaford, Lincolnshire NG34 8GL