Helen Laxton School of Dance

24/09/2026

22/09/2026

🌟Ballet, Street Dance, Acro, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Performance Dance, Musical Theatre🌟

💖 Fun • Friendship • Confidence • Creativity• Opportunities💖

From first steps to fabulous performances, our exciting classes are the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, develop confidence, make new friends and, most importantly, have fun!

✨ We have something for everyone, for all ages from walking to adult classes and for all abilities from beginners to professionals…

🩰 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓 from walking to adults
Our Ballet Tots classes provide a magical introduction to dance through music, imagination, storytelling and creative movement. As pupils progress they have the opportunity to work the world renowned Royal Academy of dance Ballet Grades & Vocational Examinations

🤸𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 from walking to 19 years
Our AcroTots classes are packed with fun, energetic activities that develop strength, flexibility, balance & coordination through exciting obstacle courses, tumbling, rolling & creative dance. As children progress to the Acrobatic Arts syllabus levels, they learn exciting skills such as flips, walkovers, aerials, partner work & stunting, all incorporated into beautiful dance routines

🕺𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 3+ High-energy classes featuring today's favourite music, fun choreography, cool moves and confidence-boosting activities. Pupils also have the opportunity to audition for a place in one of our RDC Competition Teams

👞𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 3+ Discover exciting rhythms, lively footwork and fun choreography while performing in shows. Pupils progress on to learning the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Tap Dance Grades & Vocational Exam Syllabus whilst still learning choreography for performances

💃 𝐉𝐀𝐙𝐙 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 4+. A fun, energetic full body workout, that develops strength, cardiovascular health, flexibility, coordination & creativity through dynamic moves, kicks, leaps & turns and expressive choreography

🌸 𝐋𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 5+ A beautiful blend of ballet, jazz, and acrobatics focusing on expression, strength & fluidity while creating beautiful routines for performances

⭐ 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 ages 5+ Lively, varied, energetic modern dance classes for children who love to perform and shine on stage

🧘𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 all ages
Dedicated sessions focussing on developing strength, stamina, and flexibility to enhance overall performance, reduce the risk of injury, and allow pupils to reach their full potential. Essential physical training to complement every genre of dance

👯𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒
Join us for Ballet, Street Dance & Tap Dance– Our adult classes are perfect for fitness, fun and friendship. All ages and abilities welcome!

🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲?

Our friendly, experienced teachers create a warm, welcoming environment where every class is filled with music, laughter & energy! We are passionate about helping every child grow in confidence, develop new skills, express themselves creatively and discover a lifelong love of dance.

🌟𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
𝐘𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐥 - Birchfield Community Centre, Abbey Manor Park Community Centre, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Lysander Road
𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 - Sherborne Abbey Primary School
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞- The Henhayes & George Reynolds Centre
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 - The Blake Hall

Please message for more details or see the school website

✨ We can't wait to welcome you to the Helen Laxton Dance Company family! ✨

21/09/2026

🎉🎶 𝐓𝐚𝐩 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 & 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 🎶🎉

✨COME AND GIVE IT A GO THIS TUESDAY✨

👞 𝐀 𝐟𝐮𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧!
Tap dance combines rhythm, movement, and musicality in an exciting and creative style.

𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, it’s a great way to:
✨improve cardiovascular health & muscle tone
✨ improve balance, coordination, concentration
✨ build confidence while making new friends & having fun!

📍 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 – 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞, 𝐘𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐥
4.15–4.45pm – Junior Tap - Reception, Year 1 & 2 - ISTD Primary/Grade 1
4.45–5.25pm – Intermediate Tap Years 3–7 - ISTD Grades 3 & 4
6.05–6.45pm – Advanced Tap Year 8+ ISTD Grades 5 & 6
8.00 -8.45pm – Adult Tap - for all ages and abilities

All of our children’s Tap dance classes will work on the ISTD Tap dance syllabus plus fun choreography & improvisation

For more details please message or see the school website

21/09/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓, 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄, 𝐓𝐀𝐏 & 𝐙𝐔𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒

😊It’s never too late to dance! Mums, Dads & Grandparents can dance too!😊

✨ Come and try our Adult Ballet, Street Dance, Tap Dance or Zumba classes this September

✨ Adult Dance Classes are a fantastic way to……
✨ Improve your strength, flexibility & balance
✨ Boost coordination & fitness
✨ Support mental wellbeing & confidence
✨ Improve memory, concentration & musicality
✨ Reduce stress and provide a great mood boost
✨ Meet new people and enjoy a friendly, social activity
✨ Learn a new skill or rediscover your love of dance
✨ Most importantly… have fun!

🌟 No matter your age or experience — everyone is welcome!

Come and give it a try… you might just love it! ❤️

20/09/2026

⭐𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐫 & 𝐏𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 & 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤!

💖𝐅𝐮𝐧 • 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 • 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 • 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲💖

From first steps to first performances, our exciting Dance & Acro classes are the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, develop and have fun!

We have lots of classes to choose from...

⭐𝐓𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓- from walking - 3 years & 𝐏𝐑𝐄 𝐒𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐋 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 - from 3 -5 years
✨ A magical introduction to ballet using music, imagination, storytelling and creative movement.
💗 Develops:• Confidence• Balance• Coordination• •Good Posture • Listening skills• Social interaction

⭐ 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐘𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒 from walking - 3 years &- 𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐒 from 3 -5 years
✨Jump • Roll • Climb • Balance• Bounce • Explore! A fun-filled introduction to Acrobatic Dance, helping our energetic little movers to build strength, flexibility and coordination through exciting obstacle courses, tumbling, playful movement & dance
💗 Perfect for energetic children!

⭐ 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 for children from 3+ years - High-energy routines to today's favourite music with fun choreography and cool moves, lots of confidence building fun!
💗 Perfect for energetic children who love to dance!

⭐𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 for children from 3+ years - Make music with your feet! Learn exciting rhythms, shuffles and toe taps while improving your coordination, timing & memory
💗 Perfect for energetic children who love to make a noise!

🌟 𝐖𝐇𝐘 𝐂𝐇𝐎𝐎𝐒𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐍 𝐋𝐀𝐗𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐍𝐘?Our wonderful teachers provide a warm welcoming environment and ensure that every class is packed with music, laughter, movement, and magical adventures that help young dancers to learn, grow, gain confidence & develop skills whilst having lots of
fun!

🌟𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞?
𝐘𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐥, 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞, 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞

✨ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬!✨

Classes also available for older children in Ballet, Street Dance, Hip Hop, Tap, Acrobatic Arts, Modern Dance, Lyrical, Musical Theatre, Competition & Performance Teams and for Adults we run Ballet, Street Dance and Tap Dance classes

Please see the Helen Laxton Dance Company website for more detail

Photos by Len Copland

19/09/2026

🌟Come and try one of our fabulous fun filled Acro Dance classes. We have places available for children from walking - 18 years, beginners to Advanced levels

🌟Acro Dance is a combination of acrobatics and dance. This fusion of styles creates unique blend of power and performance. Dancers trained in Acro Dance are always technically proficient in both their Acrobatic skills and their dance training.

🌟Pupils gain greatly from Acro training
• Strength building – develops core, arm, and leg strength through balances, holds, and controlled movements
• Flexibility – improves range of motion safely through stretching and fluid transitions
• Coordination & balance – enhances body awareness, control, and spatial awareness
• Posture & alignment – supports healthy posture and correct technique
• Stamina & fitness – builds cardiovascular fitness in a fun, engaging way
• Confidence & self-esteem – mastering new skills gives a real sense of achievement
• Discipline & perseverance – encourages goal-setting and resilience
• Teamwork & trust – partner and group work build cooperation and trust
• Creative expression – blends athletic skill with artistic performance

🌟We have places available in the following classes at Birchfield Community Centre, Birchfield Road, Yeovil
✨Wednesday classes
4.30- 5.15pm - Acro Level 1 for children aged 6+ years
5.15- 6.15pm - Acro Level 2+ for children aged 6+ years who have passed their level 1 Award

✨Thursday Classes
9.30-10.00am - AcroTinyTots - for children walking - 3 years. An introduction to dance and Acro, this is a parent and child class where you can assist and support your child through the movements, it's lots of fun and a great way to channel your child's energy!

✨Saturday classes
9.30-10.00am - AcroTinyTots from walking - 3 years
10.00-10.30am AcroTots for children aged 3-5 years.
10.30- 11.15am - Acro Level 1 for children aged 6+
11.15-12noon - Acro Level 2 for children aged 6+ who have passed their Level 1 Award
12.00-1.00pm - Acro Level 3/4for children who have passed their Level 2/3

This is what our level 2 Acro class achieved on thier first Wednesday back!🥰

18/09/2026

🎭✨ MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES THIS SEPTEMBER!

🌟 For boys & girls aged 6–19 years 🌟

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a West End performer?

Do you love acting, singing and dancing?
Then our Musical Theatre Class could be perfect for you!

We are so excited to begin work on our next fantastic Musical production:

Our Musical Theatre classes take place every Saturday afternoon from 3.00pm–4.00pm at:

📍 Birchfield Community Centre
Birchfield Road, Yeovil

Our pupils will have the opportunity to develop their skills in:

🎭 Acting & characterisation
🎤 Singing & vocal performance
💃 Stage dance & choreography
🎬 Performing & stage confidence
🧠 Focus, concentration & memory
🤝 Teamwork & communication
⭐ Discipline, commitment & responsibility

But Musical Theatre is about so much more than learning songs, dances and lines!

Being part of a production gives children and young people the chance to grow in confidence, make new friends, discover their creativity and learn how to work together as a team — all while having lots of fun!

Throughout the year, our pupils will work together towards a very special new Musical Theatre performance bringing all of the skills learnt in their lessons together

From learning choreography and developing characters to rehearsing scenes and performing on stage, every pupil will play an important part in bringing our musical to life

Whether your child is already passionate about performing or is simply looking to build confidence, make friends and try something new, everyone is welcome.

Please message for more details or to reserve a place

18/09/2026

⭐️Street Dance, Commercial Dance & Hip Hop Dance classes at The Helen Laxton Dance Company for children from 3+ years. We also run a fantastic Adult class for all ages and abilities⭐️

Is it your dream to dance like you see on MTV? Behind the biggest music stars? Touring the world dancing in stadiums? What about music festivals? Not forgetting music videos, internet hits and on tv! If this sounds like you then Street Dance, Commercial & Hip Hop classes are the ones for you! Some of our past students are working in all of these amazing jobs worldwide!

Our Street Dance, Commercial & Hip Hop Classes have many opportunities to perform at local events and our students also have the chance to audition for our multi award winning RDC competition teams.

We run Street Dance & other dance classes in Yeovil at Birchfield Community Centre & Abbey Manor Park Community centre, at The Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, at The Blake Hall, South Petherton & at Sherborne Abbey Primary School

Please message us for more details or to book a trial session