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 Hall
Marigold 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

Bearsted & Thurnham Memorial Hall
Manor Rise
Bearsted
Kent
ME14 4DA

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