Caterpillar Dance School

☀️ SUMMER INTENSIVE ‘26 ☀️

What an amazing way to finish our summer training! ✨

Over the last two weeks, we’ve been so lucky to have the lovely Serena Piri leading our Summer Intensive workshops. 💜

Our dancers have been working hard on:

💪 Strength & conditioning
🤸‍♀️ Flexibility
🩰 Improving technique
✨ Performance & confidence

All with the aim of coming back stronger, sharper and ready to hit the ground running for the new term! 🔥

A huge THANK YOU to Serena for sharing her knowledge, energy and expertise with our dancers, and to everyone who attended this series of workshops. We hope you enjoyed them, challenged yourselves and are feeling proud of everything you achieved! 🫶

And now… it’s time for a well-earned break! 😴☀️

Enjoy the final couple of weeks of summer, recharge those batteries and we’ll see you back in the studio from…

📅 7TH SEPTEMBER! 💜

We can’t wait to get started! 🚀

✨ Celebrating Our 2026 Graduates ✨

As one chapter closes, an exciting new one begins...

We are incredibly proud of these amazing young women as they take their next steps towards their dreams. Watching them grow in confidence, skill and determination has been a privilege, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.

💙 Mia is heading to King's College London to study Midwifery – an incredible achievement, and we know she'll make a wonderful difference in the lives of so many families.

💜 Ellie will continue her dance training on the Level 3 Dance Programme at . We know she'll embrace every opportunity and continue to flourish as a performer. She joins Ruby, who is starting her second year and Grace who graduated level 3 and is now on the Level 4 programme.

💖 Chloe is continuing her professional training with the , taking another exciting step towards a career in the performing arts. She joins Archie who will be beginning his second year in September.

Although their journeys are taking them in different directions, they will always be a part of the Caterpillar Dance School family. Thank you for your hard work, commitment and the wonderful memories you've created over the years.

We wish you every success and can't wait to follow your journeys. The future is bright! 🌟

Please join us in wishing Mia, Ellie and Chloe the very best of luck! ❤️

🌟 ONE SCHOOL. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES. 🌟

Because every child is different...

Some love to leap.
Some love to perform.
Some dream of dancing on stage.
Others simply want to have fun and make new friends.

At Caterpillar Dance School, there's a class for everyone.

🩰 Ballet & Tap
Build beautiful technique, confidence and strong foundations.
🔥 Street Dance
High-energy classes inspired by hip-hop and commercial dance.
🌊 Contemporary
Creative, expressive movement combining ballet and modern dance.
✨ Jazz Technique
Strength, flexibility, turns, leaps and performance skills.
🤸 Aerial & Acrobatic Arts
Climb, spin, tumble and fly!
🎪 Little Caterpillars Circus (3–5 years)
A magical first introduction to movement and aerial skills.
🦋 Little Caterpillars Ballet & Tap (4+ years)
The perfect first dance class for little dancers.
🎭 Performing Arts
Act. Sing. Dance. Perform in spectacular productions.

💜 Adult Ballet, Tap & NEW Adult Aerial Classes
Because dance isn't just for children!

Whether your goal is fitness, fun, confidence, exams, competitions or performing on stage...

✨ Your Journey Starts Here.
📅 September 2026 Enrolment Now Open
📩 Message us today to find the perfect class for your child.

🤸 Strength. Confidence. Determination. It all starts here.

Our Aerial & Acrobatic Arts classes combine the excitement of aerial hoop, silks and acrobatics with safe, progressive training that builds confidence, strength and resilience.

Whether your child is just starting out or already loves to tumble, climb and perform, our classes are designed to challenge and inspire every student.

✨ Build strength and flexibility
✨ Improve balance, coordination and body awareness
✨ Learn exciting aerial hoop, silks and acrobatic skills
✨ Develop confidence, determination and resilience
✨ Train in a fun, supportive environment with experienced instructors

🎉 Enrolment for September 2026 is NOW OPEN!

🌟 NEW for September!
🎪Adult Aerial Hoop & Silks Course

Have you always wanted to give aerial a go?

Join our 6-week Adult Aerial Hoop & Silks Course, suitable for complete beginners.

📅 Thursdays | 7.15pm–8.15pm
📍 Rochester Grammar School
🗓 Starts 10th September 2026

A fantastic way to improve strength, fitness and flexibility while learning something completely new in a welcoming, supportive environment.
No experience necessary—just come along and have fun!

💚 Whether you're 5 or 55, your aerial journey starts here.

🩰 Ballet & Tap

✨ BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS. DANCE WITH CONFIDENCE.

Every great dancer starts with strong foundations.

Our Ballet & Tap classes provide the perfect balance of discipline, creativity and fun, helping children develop excellent technique while nurturing a lifelong love of dance.

🩰 Ballet develops posture, strength, flexibility, musicality and grace, creating the technical foundation for all dance styles.

👞 Tap improves rhythm, timing, coordination and musical awareness while building confidence and performance skills in an energetic and enjoyable environment.

Whether your child is taking their very first dance steps or looking to progress through exams, performances and competitions, our experienced teachers will support them every step of the way.

✨ Improve technique
✨ Build confidence
✨ Develop strength, flexibility & coordination
✨ Make lifelong friendships
✨ Progress through ISTD examinations and exciting performance opportunities

📅 Enrolment for September 2026 is NOW OPEN!

💚 Strong foundations create confident dancers.

Your Journey Starts Here.

✨ TRAIN HARD. PERFORM BIG. SHINE BRIGHT.

Want to improve your child's technique, confidence and performance skills?

Our Jazz Technique Classes are designed to develop strong, versatile dancers through exciting theatre jazz training. Students learn jumps, leaps, kicks, turns, pirouettes and dance tricks while building the strength, flexibility and precision needed to excel in class, competitions and on stage.

Whether they're dancing for fun or striving for the next level, these classes provide the technical training to help every dancer reach their potential.

🌟 Improve technique
🌟 Build strength & flexibility
🌟 Master turns, leaps & tricks
🌟 Increase confidence & performance quality
🌟 Perfect for aspiring performers and competition dancers

📅 Enrolment for September 2026 is NOW OPEN!

Train with purpose. Perform with confidence. Your Journey Starts Here. 💚

🌊 MOVE. CREATE. EXPRESS.

Looking for a dance style that encourages creativity while building exceptional technique? Our Contemporary Dance classes combine the grace and strength of ballet with the freedom and expression of modern dance.

Students explore fluid movement, floor work, improvisation and performance, developing not only their technical ability but also confidence, musicality and artistry.
Whether your child dreams of performing, competing or simply loves to dance, contemporary provides a fantastic foundation for versatile, expressive dancers.

✨ Build strength
✨ Improve flexibility
✨ Develop creativity
✨ Express yourself through movement
✨ Grow in confidence

📅 Enrolment for September 2026 is NOW OPEN!

Your Journey Starts Here. 💚

☀️ SUMMER DANCE OPPORTUNITIES! 💃✨

We absolutely love seeing our Caterpillar students making the most of their summer and taking every opportunity to dance, learn and be inspired! 🐛💚

Alongside our own Caterpillar Summer Intensive Dance Classes, some of our students have been spreading their wings and enjoying some fantastic additional training opportunities. 🌟

🎭 Isobel enjoyed an amazing day of Musical Theatre at Emil Dale, developing her skills and experiencing training in a different environment.

💃 Jasmine, Grace & Sydney spent an incredible week at SYM Dance, dancing, learning and challenging themselves alongside other passionate young performers.

We’re so proud to see our students continuing to develop their skills, try new experiences and, most importantly, enjoy their love of dance throughout the summer! ❤️

Well done girls – we hope you’ve made some brilliant memories along the way! 🌟

❄️ Be Part of the Magic! ❄️

Our Performing Arts students are proud to present...

✨ FROZEN TALE – The Fifth Spirit ✨
📅 Sunday 20th December 2026
🕓 4:00pm
📍 Rochester Grammar School

An original production is inspired by the world of Frozen featuring singing, acting and dance in a spectacular festive performance!

🌟 Want to be on stage with us? 🌟

New students who enrol in our Musical Theatre or Performance-based dance classes in Term 1 will be given the opportunity to perform in this exciting production! It's the perfect chance to build confidence, make new friends and experience the thrill of performing in a full-scale show.

Whether you dream of acting, singing or dancing, there's a place for you in our cast.

📩 Message us today to book your trial class and become part of the adventure!

🎭 SING. DANCE. PERFORM. SHINE. ⭐

Our Street Dance & Performing Arts class is the perfect place for energetic children to build confidence, make new friends and discover a love of performing!

Combining the energy of Street Dance, the technique of Modern Dance and the creativity of Performing Arts, every class is packed with exciting music, movement and imagination.

Whether they're dancing, acting or performing, children develop essential skills while having fun in a friendly and encouraging environment.

🌟 Build confidence and self-esteem
🎵 Learn exciting dance routines
🎭 Develop acting and performance skills
🤸 Improve coordination, balance and motor skills
🏅 Progress through class tests, awards and ISTD examinations
🎤 Exciting performance opportunities throughout the year

Perfect for children aged 5–7 years (Reception–Year 3) and suitable for complete beginners.

📅 Mondays | 4.00pm–4.45pm
📍 St John Fisher Church Hall, Rochester
🎉 FREE Trial Available
📖 Enrolment for September 2026 is NOW OPEN!

✨ Where confidence grows, friendships blossom and every child gets their chance to shine.

💚 Your Journey Starts Here.