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Pendle Academy of Dance & Performing Arts

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Pendle Academy of Dance & Performing Arts

Where dancing dreams come true; igniting joy and confidence in every step and empowering children to shine brightly both on and off stage.

We pride ourselves on being registered with some of the best dance associations in the world, including: ISTD (Imperial Society Of Teachers of Dancing), BBO (British Ballet Association), Acrobatic Arts, Alixa Flexibility, Progressing Ballet Technique and Rosina Andrews' Pirouette Surgery and Leap Surgery.

Whether you are looking for a once-a-week class for fun, or a training programme to work towards a dance/performing arts career, we have the classes for you.

We have a fantastic team of professional and passionate teachers, who strive to inspire and educate all of our students.

13/09/2026

✨ ACRO COMPETITION ✨

What a phenomenal day we’ve had today the acro.dance.uk comp!

It was our first competition of the year, and boy did we start the year with a bang! Every single dancer danced beautifully and gave it their all - we really couldn’t have asked for any more! We came away with:

🥇 1st - Willlow - 5yrs & Under Up Tempo 2
🥇 1st - Willow - 4yrs Lyrical 1
🥇 1st - Lucy & Riana - 8/9yrs Advanced Duo
🥇 1st - Riana - 9yrs Up Tempo 3
🥇 1st - Riana - 8/9yrs Lyrical 3
🥇 1st - Lacey & Amy - 11yrs Inter Duo
🥇 1st - Amy - 10yrs Up Tempo 3
🥇 1st - Emily S - 13yrs & Over Up Tempo 4
🥇 1st - Emily S - 13yrs & Over Lyrical 4
🥈 2nd - Sophia - 6yrs Lyrical 2
🥈 2nd - Lucy - 8/9yrs Up Tempo 5
🥈 2nd - Ruby - 13yrs & Over Up Tempo 4
🥈 2nd - Ruby - 13yrs & Over Lyrical 4
🥈 2nd - Lacey - 11yrs Lyrical 3
🥉 3rd - Tia - 7yrs Lyrical 1
🥉 3rd - Lucy - 8/9yrs Lyrical 5
🥉 3rd - Mia & Emily - 10yrs & Over Advanced Duo
🥉 3rd - Lacey - 11yrs Up Tempo 3
🥉 3rd - Mia - 13yrs & Over Up Tempo 4
🥉 3rd - Mia - 13yrs & Over Lyrical 4
🏅 4th - Lila - 9yrs Lyrical 2
🏅5th - Amy - 10yrs Lyrical 3
🏅7th - Lila - 9yrs Up Tempo 3
🏅7th - Macey - 10yrs Lyrical 2

We’re incredibly proud of you all - well done girls!

04/09/2026

Yesterday we wished Poppy a happy 11th birthday as she celebrated with us by coming to her Acro classes.

We hope you had a fabulous day and enjoyed celebrating with your dance family 🥳

01/09/2026

✨ SEPTEMBER ✨

Happy September and welcome back to all our wonderful students and families! We hope everyone has had a lovely summer break and is excited for another jam-packed year of dance!

September is quite quiet on the events front for us, as we welcome everyone back and also welcome new dancers to our family! Here's what we have coming up:

🔹 1st - New Term

🔹 13th - Acro Competition

Who's ready for the new academic year ⬇

31/08/2026

✨ OUR 2026/27 TIMELINE IS HERE! ✨

A jam-packed year of dancing, competitions, workshops, exams, events and plenty of fun! 💜

Swipe through to see what’s coming up at Pendle Academy — there’s SO much to look forward to! 🩰✨

📅 Save the dates & keep an eye on our socials for more details as each event gets closer!

Who’s excited for another amazing year?! 💜 Comment below with the events you're most looking forward to ⬇

30/08/2026

💗 WHY DO WE OFFER FREE TRIALS? 💗

Choosing a dance school is a big decision, so we want you and your child to have the chance to experience Pendle Academy before making that commitment. ✨

Here are our 5 reasons for offering FREE trials:

1. FIND THE RIGHT CLASS
Every child is different! A trial gives them the opportunity to discover the dance style and class that suits them best.

2. TAKE AWAY THE NERVES
Trying somewhere new can feel daunting. A free trial lets your child experience the class in a relaxed, no-pressure way.

3. MEET OUR TEACHERS
We want you to meet our teachers, see how they work with the students and make sure your child feels comfortable and supported.

4. EXPERIENCE OUR ENVIRONMENT
You can see what Pendle Academy is all about — our friendly, welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

5. MAKE SURE WE’RE THE RIGHT FIT
Most importantly, we want you to feel confident that we’re the right dance school for you and your child.

We don’t want you to simply take our word for it — come along, try a class and experience Pendle Academy for yourself! 🩰✨

✨ FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE ACROSS OUR CLASSES ✨

📩 Book your free trial today:
https://app.classmanager.com/trials/pendle-academy-of-dance-and-performing-arts

29/08/2026

🔥 STREET DANCE AT PENDLE ACADEMY! 🔥

Does your child love music, movement and learning fun choreography? Our Street Dance classes are packed with energy, rhythm and personality! 🕺💃

Students develop:

🎶 Rhythm & musicality
💥 Coordination & body control
🕺 Street dance technique
✨ Confidence & performance skills
🔥 Their own individual style

Our classes are fun, energetic and welcoming — perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike!

🎀 FROM 4 YEARS (RECEPTION)+
✨ FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE

Book your free trial today:
https://app.classmanager.com/trials/pendle-academy-of-dance-and-performing-arts

28/08/2026

✨ EXPRESS YOURSELF THROUGH LYRICAL DANCE ✨

If your child loves music, movement and performance, our Lyrical classes are a beautiful way to explore dance through emotion, storytelling and expressive movement. 💕✨

Lyrical combines elements of ballet, jazz and contemporary dance, giving students the opportunity to develop their technique whilst learning how to connect movement with music and emotion.

🌟 WHAT WILL STUDENTS DEVELOP?

🩰 Ballet & dance technique – building strong foundations through elements of ballet, jazz and contemporary movement.

💫 Flexibility & control – developing beautiful lines, extensions, strength and controlled movement.

🎶 Musicality – learning to interpret music, respond to dynamics and use the music to influence movement.

❤️ Expression & storytelling – learning how to communicate emotion and tell a story through dance.

✨ Performance quality – developing the confidence to perform with feeling, individuality and intention.

🌸 Confidence & self-expression – encouraging dancers to express themselves and discover their own unique performance style.

Lyrical choreography often allows dancers to explore different emotions, characters and stories, making it a wonderful style for students who enjoy performing and connecting with the music.

Our classes provide a supportive environment where dancers can develop their skills, challenge themselves and become stronger, more expressive and confident performers. 🌟

🎀 LYRICAL CLASSES FROM 7 YEARS+
✨ FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE

Ready to dance with feeling? 💕

📩 Book your free trial today:
https://app.classmanager.com/trials/pendle-academy-of-dance-and-performing-arts

27/08/2026

🎶✨ MAKE SOME NOISE WITH MODERN & TAP! ✨🎶

Looking for a dance class that combines energy, rhythm, musicality and performance? Our Modern & Tap classes at Pendle Academy are a fantastic way for children to discover two exciting styles of dance in one class! 💕🩰

🌟 MODERN

Modern dance is energetic, expressive and full of variety. Students develop their technique whilst learning choreography and discovering how to use movement and expression to tell a story.

Our modern training helps develop:

💃 Technique & movement quality – learning different styles of modern movement and developing control.

🎭 Expression & performance – using the body, face and personality to bring choreography to life.

🎶 Musicality – learning to respond to rhythm, dynamics and different types of music.

💪 Strength & flexibility – developing the physical skills needed for modern dance.

✨ Confidence & creativity – encouraging dancers to perform with individuality and confidence.

👞 TAP

Tap is all about rhythm, timing and musicality! Students learn to create sounds with their feet whilst developing coordination and control.

Tap helps children develop:

🥁 Rhythm & timing – learning to hear and reproduce different rhythms.

👣 Footwork & coordination – developing quick, precise and controlled movements.

🎶 Musicality – understanding how movement and sound work together.

🧠 Concentration & memory – remembering steps, rhythms and combinations.

⭐ Confidence & performance skills – learning to perform with energy and personality.

Together, Modern & Tap provide a brilliant combination of dance technique, musicality and performance skills — whilst keeping classes fun, engaging and age-appropriate.

Whether your child is a complete beginner or already has dance experience, our teachers help every student progress at their own pace and develop a real love for dance. 💗

🎀 MODERN & TAP CLASSES FROM 2 YEARS+
✨ FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE

Ready to find your rhythm? 🎶👞💃

📩 Book your free trial today:
https://app.classmanager.com/trials/pendle-academy-of-dance-and-performing-arts

26/08/2026

💃✨ LET THEM SHINE WITH JAZZ! ✨💃

Jazz is energetic, expressive and full of personality — making it a fantastic style for children who love to move, perform and have fun! ❤️

At Pendle Academy, our Jazz Classes from 4 years (Reception)+ introduce students to the foundations of jazz technique whilst encouraging them to develop their own individuality and performance style.

🌟 WHAT DO OUR JAZZ CLASSES DEVELOP?

💃 Jazz technique – learning kicks, turns, jumps, leaps, isolations and jazz-based movement.

🎶 Musicality & rhythm – developing the ability to hear the music, understand different rhythms and perform movements with musicality.

✨ Performance & expression – learning how to use facial expression, energy and personality to bring choreography to life.

💪 Strength & flexibility – developing the physical skills needed to perform jazz movements safely and effectively.

🧠 Coordination & memory – learning choreography, combinations and sequences whilst developing body awareness.

🌟 Confidence & individuality – encouraging students to perform with confidence and develop their own style and personality.

Our classes are suitable for beginners and developing dancers, with students progressing at their own pace as their technique, confidence and performance skills grow.

Jazz is also a fantastic style to combine with other dance disciplines, helping dancers become more versatile, confident performers. 🎭✨

Whether your child loves energetic choreography, performing on stage or simply wants to try something new, our jazz classes are a brilliant way to dance, express themselves and have fun! 💗

🎀 JAZZ CLASSES FROM 4 YEARS (RECEPTION)+
✨ FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE

Ready to find your child’s rhythm? 💃🔥

📩 Book your free trial today:
https://app.classmanager.com/trials/pendle-academy-of-dance-and-performing-arts

25/08/2026

🤸‍♀️✨ UNLEASH YOUR CHILD’S POTENTIAL WITH ACRO! ✨🤸‍♂️

Does your child love to stretch, tumble, balance and try new tricks? Our Acro Classes at Pendle Academy are the perfect place to develop those skills in a fun, structured and supportive environment! 💜

Acro is a fantastic discipline that combines dance, flexibility, strength, balance and gymnastics-based skills, helping students develop both their physical abilities and their confidence.

🌟 WHAT CAN STUDENTS DEVELOP THROUGH ACRO?

🤸 Strength & conditioning – building the core and body strength needed to perform skills safely and effectively.

🧘‍♀️ Flexibility – developing flexibility through progressive, age-appropriate stretching and conditioning.

⚖️ Balance & control – learning to control the body through balances, holds and challenging positions.

💪 Acrobatic skills – progressing through skills such as bridges, cartwheels, walkovers, handstands, chest stands and more as students develop.

✨ Technique & body awareness – learning correct technique and safe ways to develop new skills.

🧠 Confidence & resilience – encouraging students to challenge themselves, overcome obstacles and celebrate their progress.

Our classes are suitable for complete beginners through to more experienced students, with skills taught progressively according to each child’s ability and stage of development.

We believe in safe progression — students are encouraged to work towards their individual goals without being rushed into skills before they are ready. 💜

Whether your child is completely new to acro or already loves being upside down, there’s always something new to learn and a new goal to work towards! 🌟

🎀 ACRO CLASSES FROM 2 YEARS+
✨ FREE TRIALS AVAILABLE

📍 Pendle Academy of Dance & Performing Arts
🌐 www.pendleacademydance.co.uk

Ready to get upside down and start your acro journey? 🤸‍♀️💜

📩 Book your free trial today:
https://app.classmanager.com/trials/pendle-academy-of-dance-and-performing-arts

Address

Holker Business Centre, Burnley Road
Colne
BB88EG

Opening Hours

Monday	4:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday	9:45am - 8:15pm
Thursday	4:30pm - 8:15pm
Saturday	9:15am - 3:45pm

Telephone

+447969614637

Website

http://WWW.PENDLEACADEMYDANCE.CO.UK/

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