Welcome to DANSWORKS! Dance Academy
Serving the communities of Bacup, Rossendale and beyond!
Dansworks Dance Academy is a Dance School with a friendly and caring environment where every individual matters!
Dansworks Dance Academy offer classes for children from aged 1½ in a variety of Dance styles which include:
Break Dance, Street Dance, Ballet, Tap, Musical Theatre, Theatre Craft, Wedding Dance and Private Tuition as well as many national and traditional dances from countries around the world.
Dansworks Dance Academy teachers are experienced professionals and Dansworks prefer to work with small classes in order for pupils to receive the highest quality dance tuition with more individual attention.
At Dansworks Dance Academy it is our vision to see a world where dance is part of everyone’s life, regardless of age, ability or disability. Our mission is to make engagement with dance important to all individuals and communities in Bacup, Rossendale and BEYOND.
We offer dance tuition to individuals and organisations in Bacup, Rossendale and the surrounding areas. Our timetabled dance classes are held in Bacup, Weir and Rawtenstall, in modern, clean and accessible venues.
Dansworks Dance Academy also gets involved with National and Local Initiatives to help promote a healthy and active lifestyle through the medium of dance. Schemes that Dansworks are currently involved with include ASDA’s Sporting Chance, SAINSBURYS Active Kids and Change4Life with the NHS and FIA. Dance works to improve confidence, co-ordination, balance, posture, fitness, stamina, strength and motor skills as well as helping with social skills and music appreciation.
Dansworks Dance Academy offer exams in RAD* Ballet and grades and medal tests with the IDTA**. We also hold an annual show for all children aged 2+ to be involved in as well as performing at many local events and venues throughout the year.
*The RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) is an awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in England. This accreditation places these qualifications on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
**The IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association) is one of the world’s largest examination boards. The IDTA is a member of The British Dance Council and The Council for Dance Education & Training (UK), Central Council of Physical Recreation and also the Theatre Dance Council International.
