Dance
Boughton Monchelsea Morris
We are looking for new members to dance or play musical instruments. We are a friendly group of people ranging in age from 10 to 80 who enjoy getting together to dance. All the advice says to exercise and the best type is one you enjoy - so learn to dance. No experience required, just be prepared to have fun. Dancing is fun, it provides the benefits of exercise with a social life. Stretch both your body and mind plus gain new friends whilst feeling good and enjoying yourself. Come along to make new friends, or bring a friend and have a laugh.
Meetings
St Andrew's Church Hall
Tonbridge Road
Barming
Maidstone
ME16 9LS
Free parking in St Andrew's Road
Thursdays: 8pm - 9pm (September to April at St Andrew's Church Hall)
Summer months - please see website/Facebook for locations
Price
FREE
Dance Dynamics
Classes in street dance, musical theatre, ballet, acro, tap, singing, contemporary, tricks and flips and cheer-leading.
Meetings
Beechwood HallMarigold Way
Barming, ME16 0ZJ St Augustine's Sports Hall
Oakwood Road
Maidstone, ME16 8AE David Lloyd Leisure Centre
Lockmeadow Leisure Complex
Maidstone, ME16 8LW
Classes on various days (see website)
Price
Please see website for details
DanceMode Company
Classes in Street Dance, Drama, Lyrical, Tap & Gymnastics.
Meetings
Mon, Thurs & Fri
Price
No details given
Dancing For Fun
Come and learn a wide range of wonderful, fun dances, from 17th Century Jane Austen style to 21st Century Ceilidh, including Square Dances, American Contras, and English Barn Dances.
Meetings
The Hazlitt Theatre
Earl Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME14 1PL
Tues 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Price
£5
edna / Dance Around My World
Dance, Movement to Music with postural stability exercises included.
Meetings
Various venues in the community
Please check website for dates and locations
Price
£7 per person, per session One-off workshops - please ask for a quote
Flair Performing Arts
Dance (Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Street, Irish, Latin & Ballroom), Drama & Singing.
Meetings
Warmlake Dance Studios
Sutton Valence, ME17 3LQ
YMCA, Melrose Close, ME15 6BD
Madginford Hall
Egremont Road
Bearsted, ME15 8LH
St Nicholas Church Hall
Poplar Grove, Allington, ME16 0DE
9am - 9pm every day - Warmlake Dance Studios
Mon - Thurs - Loose YMCA
Tues & Thurs - Bearsted
Mon, Fri & Sat - Allington
Price
From £20 per month
Hazlitt Institute
Weekly sessions for 6-18 year olds exploring theatre and acting in fun and exciting ways. Singing and dance classes have now also been added to the offer.
Meetings
Hazlitt Theatre
Earl Street
Maidstone, ME14 1PP
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat
Please see website for up-to-date timetable
Price
£5 per class
Hilton Hall Dance Academy
Ballet, Modern Tap, Commercial Street, Contemporary Dance, Drama, Musical Theatre, Singing
Meetings
Raglan House
St Peter's Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME16 0SN
Mon - Fri 4pm - 9pm
Sat 9am - 4pm
Price
From £45 - £80 per term
Kent Academy of Musical Theatre
An award winning stage and dance school in Maidstone and Cranbrook offering classes for all ages. Preschool ballet 2-4yrs Musical theatre minis 2-4yrs Ballet 4-8yrs Tap 4-8yrs Street 4-8yrs Musical Theatre academy 4-8 yrs/9-11yrs/12-16yrs Pop star academy 7-10yrs Drama 7-12yrs Adult musical show choir Adult dance Adult acting Adult fit
Meetings
Mid Kent College, Oakwood Park, Tonbridge Road, Maidstone ME16 8AQ
Please see website for class times
Price
Please see website for details
Kent Artistic Roller Dance Club
We are a friendly skating club open to all youngsters who want to learn to skate with confidence in a safe and happy environment.
Meetings
YMCA, Melrose Close
Cripple Street
Maidstone, ME15 6BD
Fridays, 6pm - 7pm
Price
First session only £3.50, £8.50 per session after that (reduction for yearly membership at £17).
Loose Women Morris
Come and learn morris dancing with this friendly group in Loose
Meetings
Langley Village Hall
Horseshoes Lane
Langley
Maidstone
ME17 3JY
Thurs 8 - 10pm (Oct - Apr)
Price
Not stated
Lucy Robins School of Dance
Dance classes (street dance/ballet/modern jazz/musical theatre/acro dance)
Meetings
Staplehurst Primary School,
Gybbon Rise, Staplehurst
TN12 0LZ
Yalding Youth & Community Centre
8 Vicarage Road, Yalding
ME18 6DP
Classes also run at Leybourne,
East Malling, West Malling & Kings Hill
Monday - Saturday each week
Price
From £6 per class
Maidstone Dance Studios
Classes for children aged 2.5 upwards offering Ballet, Tap, Modern, Pointe, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Singing, Musical Theatre, Competition Teams, Jazz Technique, Audition Technique, Adult classes and exams.
Meetings
2 Brunswick Street
Maidstone
Kent
ME15 7UX
Price
Please contact the studio for details
Margaret Preedy Dance Studios
Learn to Dance Ballroom & Latin American with classes for Adults and Children
Meetings
33 Tonbridge Road
Maidstone
ME16 8RX
Daily classes
Price
From £4 per class
Perform Maidstone
Unique performing arts-based games and exercises Focus on a different social skill each week Low child-staff ratios, a high level of individual attention and regular written feedback on your child's progress Specially created script packs, music, videos and apps to support your child's learning End of term presentation for family and friends
Meetings
St Paul's Church, Boxley Road, Maidstone, ME14 2AN
Fridays 4pm - 5pm: Drama, dance and singing for 4 - 7 yrs
Fridays 5.05pm - 6.05pm: Acting, singing and dance for 7 - 12 yrs
Price
Try a class for FREE
Razzamataz Theatre School
Dance, drama and singing classes for children aged 2 - 18 years.
Meetings
Cornwallis Academy
Hubbard's Lane
Loose
Maidstone
ME17 4HX
Every Saturday during term time
Price
From £7.16 per week (please see website for full details)
Sharon Kennard School of Dance
We offer dance classes for 2 ½ yrs up to adults in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Disco and Cheer-leading
Meetings
Fant Community Hall
Fant Lane
Maidstone
ME16 8NN
Various (see website)
Price
Termly fees starting from £31
Stardust Studios
We offer classes in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Street, Pointe, Contemporary, Cheer and Musical theatre from 2 ½ years up to Adults
Meetings
Headcorn Village Hall
Church Lane
Headcorn, TN27 9NR
Mon, Weds, Thurs & Fri
Price
Free trials. Classes from £4 per week
Weald School of Dance
R A D Ballet from 3 yrs to adults; I S T D Tap and Modern from 5 yrs to adults; Jazz Dance from 8 yrs
Meetings
Langley Village Hall,
Horseshoes Lane,
Langley, ME17 3JY
Sutton Valence Village Hall,
North Street,
Sutton Valence, ME17 3HS
Classes throughout the week.
3 x 11 week terms
Price
Fees on request