Kids, Dance

Classical and chamber music, contemporary and traditional dance, jazz and theatre is on offer from a cast of rising international and local stars, with companies travelling from the USA, Russia, Middle East, Africa and Asia to perform.

End of year Theatre Arts show put on by pupils at the school.

Local school kids strut their stuff.

An introduction to the world of dance and a chance to test out those pretty, but painful, shoes. Ages 13–17.

Belly Babies is an innovative class for mums and babies, which explores music and dance from around the world. Connect with your baby and other new mums while engaging mind and body and strengthening core muscles which are often affected during pregnancy and birth. Please bring a sling to attach your baby onto your…

The second edition of the Blackwood Summer Festival kicks off in the first official days of summer, with funfair rides, street entertainment, food stalls and all other sorts of exciting summertime things.

Take the next step in your breakin’ adventure! B-boying or b-girling (formerly called break dancing) was one of the first styles that developed under the umbrella of hip hop dance, and it is still one of the best known today. In this class we will further develop the skills you’ve learned in Break Free P4-P7…

This class uses learning through play to help the children develop their co-ordination, balance, and awareness.Working together also encourages confidence and builds social skills in a relaxed and fun environment. Wear comfortable loose clothing and bare feet. All children under the age of 5 must be accompanied by an…

Get dancing at these sessions that combine hip hop and contemporary styles. Ages 5–8 from 4pm; ages 9–12 from 4.45pm.

We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…

We will use music, movement and props to help our mini dancers discover their budding potential. Working together as a group and in pairs with parents builds confidence in a relaxed and fun environment, whilst developing skills including co-ordination, balance and awareness. Come and play! Wear comfortable loose…

There's a wide variety of dance styles to get stuck into in the two-day workshop, from street and contemporary to Latin and hip hop. Ages 5–16.

Interactive musical fun for little ones to dance off any excess energy. No shoes or socks allowed! Suitable for under 5s.

Learn the basics of jazz, contemporary and street styles.

The dancers and crew of the National Ballet's production of Le Corsaire share behind the scenes knowledge of the production's choreography and design at this family event.

A chance for dancers at the beginning of their career to workshop with the English National Ballet.

A summer school to introduce budding performers aged 16–19 to Fame: The Musical. No audition is necessary to join the chorus. To audition for one of the lead roles, contact the creative learning team at Horsecross (contact details above). Ticket price is for the entire five-day summer school. Bring a packed lunch.

Get your young ones bouncing around with these weekly dance classes. Ages 5–7.

Learn different styles and techniques while creating an evolving piece of choreography. Ages 12+.

This film festival features Disney classics and family favourites, all part of the celebration of Caribbean culture. Sunday sees the return of the Caribbean Carnival with colourful costumes, music and dance.