Our Classes
Take a look at our range of child and adult dance and performances classes in Baildon. All of our classes offer a friendly environment with highly skilled teachers. Whether you’re looking for child or adult ballet and tap, street dance, classes for tots, mummy and me sessions or even wedding dance lessons, here at HDA we have an extensive selection for all ages.
We offer our dance and performance classes at local, easy to reach locations in Baildon, Bradford. Take a look at our class descriptions below or, if you already know what you’re looking for, book via the Class for Kids link below. If you have any questions, contact our team and we’ll get back to you.
Due to our upcoming show we are currently not accepting enrolments into our children’s classes (with the exception of dance tots). Please join the waiting list and we will be in touch once we open resume bookings annd trials again in March 2025.
Children’s, Adult & Bespoke Classes in Baildon
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Musical Theatre (Ages 4-15)
Sat 9:00am - 9:30 (age 4-7)
Sat 10:00am - 10:30am (age 4-7)
Sat 10:30am - 11:15am (age 7-10)
Tue 5pm (age 4 - 7)
Tue 5:45pm (age 7-10)
Thur 4:30pm - 5:15pm (age 10-15)
One of our big passions, this a form of theatrical performance, combining songs, acting and dance. If your child loves performing and dreams of starring in a show then this is the class for them!
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Street Dance (Ages 4-15)
Sat 9:30am - 10am (ages 4-7) beginners
Sat 11:30am - 12:15pm (ages 7-10) advanced
Tue 4:30pm - 5pm (ages 4-7) beginners
Tue 5pm - 5:45pm (ages 7-10) beginners
Tue 6:30pm - 7:15pm (ages 10-15) intermediate - advanced
A favourite with both boys and girls, this is the chance to learn those cool moves from the music videos! Originally created outside of the dance studio and with a mix of all different styles, including hip hop, it’s a great way to express yourself freestyle. Our expert break instructors join us to teach master classes with moves such as popping and locking, all to the latest tracks.
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Pure Break (age 7+)
Alternate Saturdays 11:15am
This breakdancing class will focus on floor work, great for coordination and acrobatic and intricate body movements, as well as style.
If your child loves windmills, applejack, head spins, air flares, toprock and hip hop, then this is for them!
Our teacher B-Boy Cryptonite is renowned for keeping true to the foundations and traditions of break dancing. He has also judged and represented break battles across the world.
And with break dancing now included as a sport in the Olympics there’s no better time to practice those moves!
So, if you want to find out more about our breakdancing class in Baildon, get in touch with our team or come along to a free trial class - book using the link above.
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Ballet and Tap (Ages 3 - 9)
Sat 10:30am - 11:00am (ages 3-5)
Sat 10am - 10:30am (ages 6-9)
Learn all of the ballet movements including plies, spring pointes and twirls and the basics of tap. Pupils are taught in the International Dance Teacher's Association Syllabus
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Lyrical (Ages 9 - 17)
Wednesdays 6:45pm - 7:10pm
Lyrical is a poetic, expressive form of dance performed to lyrics to evoke powerful emotions, graceful movement & poise. The focus is on an individual’s approach as opposed to the precision of movement. More fluid than ballet style and slower than street dance, this is a wonderful class where the dancer flows seamlessly from one move to another.
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Jazz (Ages 9-17)
Wednesdays 6:15pm - 6:45pm
In this class, you'll learn cool moves, funky rhythms, and energetic routines that will get your feet tapping and your heart racing. Jazz dance is all about expressing yourself and having a blast while doing it.
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Dance Tots
Tue 11:15am - 12pm
Sat 9:30am - 10am
Let your little ones have fun singing, dancing and enjoying sensory play. Our dance tots will also enjoy meeting our very own cuddly mascot. This relaxed class is full of cute fun, to encourage confidence and development in your little people. We recommend children should be of walking age to get the most out of this class. Siblings go free and welcome at any age.
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Adult Tap (Beginners or intermediate)
Tuesday 12:45pm (beginners) + Tuesday 7:30pm (intermediate) Baildon Methodist Church
Come and join us pay as you go each week or book a course to receive a discount
Our Adult tap dance lessons in Baildon offer all the essential tap rhythms and steps. Improve your timing, fitness and flexibility, dancing to well known audible beats.
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Adult Ballet (beginners - Intermediate)
Tuesday 12pm - 12:45pm
Come and join us pay as you go each week or book a course to receive a discount
Whether you are an absolute beginner or have taken classes as a child, our adult ballet classes in Baildon will offer plenty of benefits including improved posture, coordination, and even overall mood. At the same time, it will boost your cardio and tone your muscles, making it a perfect workout while having fun along the way.
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Seated Dance (Adults)
Wednesday 10:45am
Our seated dance classes in Baildon offer participants the same ability to learn and enhance the same movements as able-bodied dances from the waist – up. It can not only provide emotional and creative benefits, but also provide healthy physical benefits like improved range of motion, muscle tone, and flexibility.
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Dance in Schools
We are pleased to support schools in providing arts, dance and drama, linking directly into the school curriculum or as after school clubs.
We also cater for children with additional needs by bringing our specially developed sensory classes to your school. This class is designed to enhance their senses through toys, music and movement.
Please contact us for more information.
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Wedding Dance Lessons
Looking for wedding dance lessons in Baildon or Bradford? Let us create your bespoke wedding dance with our private lessons scheduled at a time to fit around you. Your first dance will be tailored to personal preferences and requirements.
Couple, bridesmaids, groomsmen? Surprise them on the dance floor and make it a wedding to remember! Contact us to discuss your requirements and for a quote.
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Holiday Dance Camps
Do you need childcare over the holidays or just fancy breaking up the long days with some fun activities and learning some new skills? With a mix of qualified, talented dance teachers, street, break, musical theatre and arts and crafts, our holiday dance camps at the ideal solution! Various days during the school holidays.
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One to One Singing Lessons
Improve your vocal skills by benefiting from our unique, bespoke one-to-one singing lessons. They’re created specifically to each of our students by adapting fully to their personality, goals and abilities. Lessons are taught in class or online, providing the ultimate experience for all singing enthusiasts.
Contact us for further information.