We offer a variety of classes at affordable prices
At Rochester School of Dance, we offer a range of dance classes, from tap, street dance and ballet to modern and pre-school dance for customers in Rochester and across Medway
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Lessons for Preschool children
Explore, discover, and learn in our preschool dance classes. Our expertly designed lessons boost cognitive development, coordination, motor skills, social interaction, and confidence. Encouraging young dancers to dream big and believe in their limitless potential.
We have 2 styles of preschool lessons for you to choose from:
1. Happily Ever Ballet, magical story led ballet classes which teach the foundations of classical ballet. Join this lesson at one of the following times:
Monday 10am – 10.30am @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
OR
Saturday 1.30pm – 2.00pm @ The Dance Studio, ThomasAveling Shool, Arethusa Road, Rochester, ME1 2UW
2. Dancely, these funky, high energy dance lessons use original music from the writers at Disney and Marvel and are a perfect introduction to the world of Street and Modern Dance. Join us at the following time:
Friday 4.00pm – 4.30pm @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
Lessons for Children aged 4 - 6 years
The following lessons are suitable for children aged 4 – 6 years
Happily Ever Ballet (level 2). Story led ballet lessons building on the foundations of classical ballet.
Monday 4.00pm – 4.30pm @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
or
Saturday 11.30am – 12 noon @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Tap – Monday 4.30pm – 5.00pm @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, Rochester, ME1 2LT
Dancely – This is our funky, upbeat lesson and is a great introduction to modern and street dance.
Friday 4.30pm – 5.00pm @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT
Lessons for children aged 6 - 10 years
9 At this level we offer Ballet, Tap, Modern, and Street Dance classes plus children have the exciting opportunity to work towards their ISTD examinations.
Ballet lessons for children aged 6-10 years:
Monday 5.00pm – 5.30pm @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT – School year 1 and 2
Saturday 12 noon – 12.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – Year 1 and 2 +
Saturday 2.00pm – 2.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW -age 7 years +
Saturday 2.30pm – 3.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 9 years +
Tap lessons for children aged 6 – 10 years
Saturday 11.30am – 12 noon @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 6 years +
Saturday 3.00pm – 3.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW -age 9 years +
Modern Lessons for children aged 6 – 10 years
Friday 5.00pm – 5.30pm @ St Justus Church Hall, The Fairway, ME1 2LT – age 6 years +
Monday 5.30pm – 6.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 8 years +
Street Dance Lesson for children aged 8 – 10 years (school years 4, 5 & 6)
Monday 6.15pm – 7.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 8 years +
Lessons for children aged 10 - 12 years
Ballet
Saturday 12.30pm – 1.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 10 years +
Saturday 9.30am – 10.00am @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique)
Friday 5.00pm – 6.45pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 10 years +
Tap
Saturday 12.00pm – 12.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 10 years +
Saturday 9.00am – 9.30am @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
Modern
Monday 4.45pm – 5.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 11 years +
Junior Street Dance – School years 4 – 6
Monday 6.15pm – 7.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 8 years +
Senior Street Dance – Secondary School aged Children
Monday 4.30pm – 5.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 11 years + (secondary school)
Lessons for teenagers
Ballet
Saturday 8.30 am – 9am @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 13 years +
Saturday 9.30am -10.00am @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
Tuesday 4.30pm – 5.15pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 14 years +
Pointe Lesson
Tuesday 5.15pm – 6.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Beginner Pointe
Monday 6.15pm – 7.00pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
PBT (Progressing Ballet Technique).
Friday 6.00pm – 6.45pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW
Tap
Saturday 9am – 9.30am @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
Saturday 10am – 11am (combined modern and tap lesson) @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 14 years +
Modern
Monday 5.00pm – 5.45pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
Saturday 10am – 11am combined modern and tap lesson) @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 14 years +
Street/Commercial Dance
Monday 4.30pm – 5.30pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
Lyrical Dance
Monday 5.30pm – 6.15pm @ The Dance Studio, Thomas Aveling School, Arethusa Road, ME1 2UW – age 12 years +
Term Dates 2024/25
Autumn Term
Monday 9th September – Saturday 14th December
Half Term – Monday 21st October – Saturday 2nd November inclusive.
Spring Term
Monday 6th January – Saturday 5th april
Half Term – Monday 17th February – Saturdy 22nd February inclusive.
Summer Term
Tuesday 22nd April – Saturday 12th July
Half Term – Monday 26th May – Saturday 31st may inclusive.
Uniform
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Ballet uniform
– ISTD plum leotard
– ISTD plum circular chiffon skirt (Happily Ever Ballet, pre-primary and primary class only)
Pink ballet socks (Happily Ever Ballet, pre-primary, primary and Level 1 class only)
– Pink ballet tights (Grade 1 and above)
– Pink ballet shoes
Tap and modern
– Red leotard
– Black Rochester Schoolof Dance shorts or leggings
– Black tap shoes
– Black split sole jazz shoes
Second-hand uniform
We operate a second-hand uniform system within the school. You can often pick up uniforms and shoes in good condition for a fraction of the price.
hoodies and T-shirts
Rochester School of Dance Merch including Leggings and shorts required for Tap and Modern lessons. We also have Rochester School of Dance Hoodies and T-Shirts which you can personalise with your name on the back. Click the button to view our full range of Rochester School of Dance water bottles, kit bags, gifts and more studio wear.
Price List
The first lesson at Rochester School Of Dance is FREE
30-minute class – £6.25
45-minute class – £7.25
60-minute class – £8.25
Lessons are invoiced termly, and you can pay in full by card, bank transfer or monthly Direct Debit payments.