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Welcome to the Bowdon Dance Academy

Established for over 50 years, the Bowdon Dance Academy has a wealth of experience in teaching and professional training.  

Our teachers are fully qualified, former professional dancers, who are able to bring the best out in your child. We are a family friendly school with a welcoming attitude and a the desire to bring out the best in our students.We aim to inspire confidence, encourage growth and nurture a child's love for dancing.Our exam results speak for themselves. We are delighted and proud of our students for achieving not only excellent marks, but the a belief in themselves.

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Our Teachers

Dance Better. Live Better.

Patricia Parkinson 
BTDA Teaching Diploma. Registered member of BBOdance. Lamda music Advance

Patricia Parkinson affectionately known as Mrs. P has teaching experience of over 40years. She trained at the Arts Educational and has had a varied career in dance.Her love of teaching is evident in the care and time spent on pupils. In her own words “ Dance is not just about the talented pupils, it is so much more. It builds confidence,teaches children about imagination and music. It is so rewarding to see a child develop their skills and express the musicality of dance. All children have something to offer and I am so fortunate to be able to motivate and encourage their abilities.”


Katrina Parkinson 
TBBO Teaching dipl.,Dist.3 Year Classical Ballet and Musical Teacher Diploma. Dist. Urdancy Academy/Trinity University. P.Cert LAMDA. Speech and Prose. Dist.

Miss Katrina  has a wealth of experience in teaching and dancing at a professional level.She has started in West End productions and ballets and has been fortunate enough to train and work with some of the top choreographers and teachers around the world.Specialising in technique and training students to increase their dance capabilities,  she enjoys seeing the results that students achieve in examinations through their hard work and determination.  Miss Katrina believe that dance should be enjoyable to everyone and it is important that each students learns in a way that is personal to them. Encouraging pupils and inspiring them is so important in good teaching practice.

Our Dance School is truly one of a kind. From our family friendly atmosphere to our careful lesson plans , everything was carefully thought out in order to give our dancers the best possible experience. Come learn with the best at Bowdon Dance Academy. 

Ellia Rhodes - Student teacher
Ellia has been assisting in dance teaching for over 2 years. She is a warm and encouraging dancer, who loves working with younger children.  And likewise, our students adore Ellia.

Whether your focus is technique, flexibility or you’re just looking for a new way to work out, you can find it here. Explore our site for more information, and feel free to reach out with questions.

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TIMETABLE


SATURDAY


9.15am-9.45am       Intro to ballet

9.45am-10.15am     Pre-Primary Tap

10.15am-10.45am   Primary Tap

10.45am-11.30am   Pre-Primary ballet

11.30am-12.15pm   Primary ballet

12.15pm-1.00pm     Grade one ballet

1.00pm-1.45pm      Grade one modern

1.45pm-2.30pm      Grade two ballet

2.30pm-3.15pm      Grade two Modern

3.15pm - 4.00pm    Grade three ballet

4.00pm-4.45pm     Grade three modern

4.45pm-5.30pm     Exam tutorial

TUESDAY

4.00pm-4.40pm     Grade three tap

5.00pm-6.00pm     Intermediate ballet

6.00pm-7.00pm     Adult ballet (hard beginner)


WEDNESDAY


4.00pm-4.40pm     Grade four tap

4,45pm-5,45pm     Grade four ballet

5.45pm-6.30pm     Grade four modern



FRIDAY

1.00pm-1.45pm     Adult Tap (grade two level)

2.00pm-2.45pm    Beginners adult tap

4.45pm-5.45pm    Grade five ballet

5,45pm-6.30pm    Grade five modern


If you have any additional questions about our classes, get in touch and one of our staff members will gladly assist you.

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