About

Welcome to Claire Andrews Dance Academy, where passion meets dance! Founded in the heart of Beaconsfield in 2016, our academy warmly invites dancers of all ages to join our vibrant community. At CADA, nurturing your love for dance is our top priority.

Our dedicated team of experienced and qualified dance instructors is committed to providing expert guidance and support on your dance journey. From Ballet to Tap, Modern to Acrobatic Arts, Musical Theatre to Street, Boogie Pop Tots to Private lessons, we offer a diverse range of classes tailored to suit every dancer's needs and interests.

At CADA, we pride ourselves on adhering to the esteemed standards of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Syllabi, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality of dance education.

Come dance with us at Claire Andrews Dance Academy, where every step is a celebration of creativity, talent, and joy!

At CADA, we believe that dance is not just an art form, but a way of life. Our students not only learn dance techniques but also develop discipline, teamwork, and confidence. We strive to provide a nurturing environment where every student can grow and reach their full potential.

We believe EVERYONE should be able to experience the magic of dance, therefore we try to include as many dance styles as possible so you can find the class you love!

Pre-School

2 - 4 years

Lower School

Reception - Year 6

Upper School

Year 7 +

Explore The Genres Your journey to becoming a skilled dancer starts here. At Claire Andrews Dance Academy, we offer a wide range of dance classes to suit all ages and skill levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced dancer, we have the perfect class for you. Our dedicated instructors are passionate about teaching and will guide you every step of the way. Discover the joy of dance and join our vibrant community today.

Ballet At Claire Andrews Dance Academy we run Ballet classes for children aged 2.5 years and upwards. Students study the ISTD Imperial Classical Ballet syllabus from Pre-Primary to Grade 6 and then onto the vocational levels. We hold optional examinations and class examinations for all the grades if the student wishes to partake, which improves the confidence and technique of students and develops the sense of dance, poise and musicality.

Acro Our Acrobatic Dance classes are great for children aged 2.5 and upwards. We have a special Preschool programme for children aged 2.5 – 4 years old. Children start learning acro positions, locomotive skills, balance skills, cooperation and social skills, whilst having lots of fun! We use lots of props to help build children’s confidence whilst learning, and our picture cards are a great way to keep learning enjoyable.

Our main Acrobatic Dance programme is suitable for children aged 4 and upwards and these classes focus on our level cards, learning progressions of Cartwheels, Handstands, Bridges, Flexibility, Strength etc and moving up each level when all skills can be demonstrated correctly. All classes are taught by qualified Acrobatic teachers alongside all the Acro/gym mats for safety.

Street Dance Our Street dance class is a non-syllabus style of dance and has become very popular in the commercial industry since 2002. We encourage students to be brave and express themselves with this complex, tricky but very fun style of dance. Once mastered it can become an incredibly effective art form and brings great spirit into the classroom allowing students to demonstrate individual tricks and abilities. Students will learn different moves and steps, putting them together in a routine to their favourite dance music. This is a very popular class for both boys and girls.

Musical Theatre Students will study three modules in this class – Dance, Drama and Singing, and will work towards a small production per term. In drama, your child will develop confidence in speaking and learning lines from a script and performing as a character in front of an audience. In singing we cover ensemble and solo work, building confidence and stage presence. We cover different styles in dance, and learn different routines, which will improve your child’s ability to retain choreography and to perform in shows throughout the year.

Tap & Modern Children from the age of 4 can start learning the ISTD Tap and Modern syllabus. Tap is the most enjoyable and rhythmic forms of dance, making it very popular with children. Modern is a less formal environment than Ballet and children are encouraged to use their expression and musicality. This is a lovely way to build confidence, technique and performance. Children will learn steps and fun routines in classes and will work towards optional examinations or dance performances.

Lyrical Our lyrical dance classes are perfect for children who want to dance freely, with more movement and fluidity than our Ballet classes. We focus on technique and ho