Huddersfield Dance Academy

Huddersfield Dance Academy Dance School

A special shout-out to our youngest dancers who took to the festival stage for the very first time this weekend! 💕We kno...
22/09/2026

A special shout-out to our youngest dancers who took to the festival stage for the very first time this weekend! 💕

We know how much courage it takes to step out there, and you all did yourselves proud. Seeing your smiles afterwards, and watching you cheer each other on, meant so much to us.

And to come home with medals on your first festival weekend too! 🏅 What a lovely way to mark the start of your festival journey. We’re proud of every single one of you. ⭐

Nurture • Inspire • Shine

What a lovely weekend at the SDA Festival! 💙A huge congratulations to all our dancers. We’re so proud of every one of yo...
22/09/2026

What a lovely weekend at the SDA Festival! 💙

A huge congratulations to all our dancers. We’re so proud of every one of you for getting out there, performing and giving it your all.

The results were wonderful, but what meant the most to us was seeing how you supported each other throughout the weekend. Watching you cheer each other on and enjoy being part of a team meant so much. That’s what HDA is all about. 💙

It was lovely to meet dancers and teachers from other schools too. A big thank you to Nikki, Lauren and the whole team for such a relaxed, welcoming and well organised festival. We’re already looking forward to next year!

Our results:

Day 1

Junior Novice Ballet
L Cole 3rd 🥉

D Ballet
E Jackson 1st 🥇

B Character
K Thorp 3rd 🥉

Junior Novice Tap
K Thorp 4th

C song & Dance
A Gledhill 3rd 🥉

E Character
M McGill 4th

Baby Song & Dance
T Gallagher 3rd 🥉

Junior Novice Song & Dance
L Cole 3rd 🥉

D Tap
I Pearson 4th

C Ballet
E Abbott 4th

Junior Duets
K Thorp & LM Brophy 2nd 🥈

Inter Vocal
E Abbott 4th

C Modern
A Gledhill 2nd 🥈

Inter Choreographic
A Cryer 3rd 🥉
E Jackson & I Pearson 4th

Inter Troupes
HDA - Aladdin 1st 🥇

E Modern
M McGill 2nd 🥈

Day 2

D Character
E Jackson 3rd 🥉

B Ballet
LM Brophy 4th

C Tap
A Gledhill 2nd 🥈
E Abbott 2nd 🥈
A Gonciarz 4th

E Ballet
M McGill 1st 🥇

D Modern
E Jackson 1st 🥇

C Character
A Gledhill 3rd 🥉

Baby Disco
M Rayner 2nd 🥈
D Hampshire 4th
T Gallagher 4th

Junior Disco
LM Brophy 4th

Senior Troupes
HDA - Little Boxes 2nd 🥈

Inter Lyrical
E Jackson 1st 🥇
A Gledhill 4th

Senior Lyrical
M McGill 1st 🥇

Senior Duets
C Gonciarz & M McGill 3rd 🥉

Chosen for Adjudicators Choice
M McGill Senior Lyrical

A Gledhill C R Up 🏆
E Jackson D R Up 🏆
M McGill Highest Lyrical Mark 🏆
LM Brophy Most Promising Junior 🏆
E Abbott Most Promising Inter 🏆

Well done Team 💙

Nurture • Inspire • Shine ✨

Good luck to everyone competing at the SDA Festival this weekend! 💙⭐️A special good luck to all our HDA dancers taking t...
19/09/2026

Good luck to everyone competing at the SDA Festival this weekend! 💙⭐️

A special good luck to all our HDA dancers taking to the stage. You’ve worked incredibly hard, so enjoy every moment, support one another and be proud of yourselves.

We’re looking forward to a lovely weekend of dancing and cheering you all on!

Nurture • Inspire • Shine

✨ CURIOUS ABOUT DANCE? COME AND TRY HDA FOR FREE ✨Choosing the right dance school for your child is a big decision — and...
16/09/2026

✨ CURIOUS ABOUT DANCE? COME AND TRY HDA FOR FREE ✨

Choosing the right dance school for your child is a big decision — and we don’t expect you to make it from a social media post.

That’s why we offer a FREE TRIAL CLASS. 💙

Come and meet us, see our studios, experience a class and, most importantly, let your child find out how it feels to be part of HDA.

At Huddersfield Dance Academy, we’re proud to offer:

⭐ A friendly, nurturing and encouraging environment
⭐ Experienced, dedicated teachers
⭐ Two spacious studios with professional sprung flooring
⭐ Classes for little ones right through to senior students
⭐ Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Musical Theatre, Acro & more
⭐ Opportunities for exams, performances, festivals and additional training
⭐ Free on-site parking
⭐ A strong focus on confidence, friendships, wellbeing and progression
⭐ Over 35 years of dance at our home in Armitage Bridge

For our youngest dancers, it isn’t about getting everything “right”. It’s about building confidence, learning to listen and follow instructions, developing coordination and musicality, making friends — and discovering a love of dance. 🩰

And as they grow, there are so many opportunities waiting for them.

Our Primary classes are already nearing capacity, but we currently have availability across a number of other age groups and classes.

📍 Huddersfield Dance Academy
North Light, Armitage Bridge, Huddersfield

💙 Nurture • Inspire • Shine

No pressure. No commitment. Just come and see if HDA feels right for your child.

📩 Message us today to book your child’s FREE TRIAL and we’ll help you find the most suitable class.

🎭 HAIRSPRAY WORKSHOP WITH OLIVIA FRYER 🎭Sunday 1st November We’re excited to announce our next OPEN WORKSHOP at HDA — an...
15/09/2026

🎭 HAIRSPRAY WORKSHOP WITH OLIVIA FRYER 🎭

Sunday 1st November

We’re excited to announce our next OPEN WORKSHOP at HDA — and this time we’re heading to Baltimore! 💃✨

Join Olivia Fryer for a high-energy Hairspray Workshop.

Olivia previously performed in Royal Caribbean’s production of Hairspray, appearing in the Ensemble as well as being First Cover Penny Pingleton & Amber Von Tussle — so this is a brilliant opportunity to learn from someone who has performed the show professionally! 🎭

⭐ JUNIORS | Ages 7–12
🕥 10:30–11:45am
💙 £12

⭐ SENIORS | Ages 13+
🕛 12:00–1:30pm
💙 £15

📍 Huddersfield Dance Academy
North Light Gallery
Brooke’s Mill
Armitage Bridge
Huddersfield
HD4 7NR

✨ OPEN TO ALL DANCERS
You do not need to be an HDA student to attend.
Dance teacher’s permission is required.

Expect plenty of energy, character, performance and that unmistakable Hairspray feel! 🎶

Spaces will be limited — message us to book your place.

Just one more week until our next dance festival!Everyone has been working really hard in lessons and private rehearsals...
13/09/2026

Just one more week until our next dance festival!

Everyone has been working really hard in lessons and private rehearsals, so this week is all about those final practices and finishing touches.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back on stage, supporting their teammates and enjoying the weekend together. Whatever the results, we’re already proud of the work they’ve put in.

One week to go 💙

Nurture • Inspire • Shine

💙 MEET OUR FIRST THREE WELCOME BUDDIES 💙A big welcome to the first three of our five Welcome Buddies for September!Our b...
12/09/2026

💙 MEET OUR FIRST THREE WELCOME BUDDIES 💙

A big welcome to the first three of our five Welcome Buddies for September!

Our buddies are pupils from our Primary class who will be there to welcome new starters, show them where everything is and help them feel comfortable during their first few lessons.

They may be young themselves, but they already show such kindness, confidence and care towards others in class — exactly what being part of HDA is all about.

We are very proud of them and know they will do a brilliant job helping our newest dancers feel part of the HDA family from the very beginning. ⭐️

Nurture • Inspire • Shine

✨ Teeny Dots are well and truly back after the summer break! ✨Our littlest dancers have returned to the studio, and it h...
12/09/2026

✨ Teeny Dots are well and truly back after the summer break! ✨

Our littlest dancers have returned to the studio, and it has been so lovely to see them exploring movement, music and dance alongside their grown-ups. 💙

Designed for children aged 18 months to 2½ years, Teeny Dots is a relaxed, parent-participation class where little ones can build confidence, coordination and social skills while having plenty of fun.

A lovely first introduction to dance in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment. ⭐️

📍 Huddersfield Dance Academy
🗓 Saturdays, 9:00–9:30am
📩 Message us to enquire about a free trial

Nurture • Inspire • Shine

✨ The 3 Things Parents Ask Us Before Booking a Free Trial ✨Thinking about dance classes but not sure where to start? The...
12/09/2026

✨ The 3 Things Parents Ask Us Before Booking a Free Trial ✨

Thinking about dance classes but not sure where to start? These are the three questions we get asked most often:

💙 “Can my child come and try it first?”Absolutely! We offer a FREE trial so your child can experience the class, meet the teachers and see if it’s the right fit before committing.

💙 “My child is shy... will they be okay?”Of course. We welcome children of all personalities. Some skip in confidently, others take a little longer to settle. Our nurturing teachers are experienced in helping every child feel comfortable and included at their own pace.

💙 “Do they need dance experience?”Not at all! Every dancer starts somewhere. Many of our students joined us with no previous dance experience and have gone on to flourish in class, performances, exams and competitions.

At Huddersfield Dance Academy, we’re proud to provide a friendly, supportive environment where children can build confidence, make friends and develop a lifelong love of dance.

✨ Ready to give it a try? Get in touch to book your FREE trial today.

Address

Bankfoot Lane
Huddersfield
HD47NR

Opening Hours

Tuesday 3:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 9:15pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm

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+441484660884

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