UK Performing Arts Directory

PPAS is a dance and performing arts school in Central London offering intensive training for ages 3‑17. Courses include performing arts programmes, intensive dance training, dance competition crews, drop‑in classes and summer courses. Training is delivered in state‑of‑the‑art facilities at BASE Studios by professionals, with a focus on performance opportunities and personal development. Students are encouraged to “Train. Perform. Level Up.” and the school provides a booking option for trial classes.

Boasting a 4500sqft ballroom we hold dance classes, events and socials. The venue is also available for hire for dance shows, presentation nights and much more.

Performers College offers vocational higher education in dance, musical theatre, and acting. Their Birmingham campus in Digbeth provides state-of-the-art studios and performance-focused training.

Essex campus delivers intensive creative training in dance and musical theatre with modern studios and industry-focused curriculum.

Petite Performers Notting Hill is part of the Petite Performers franchise that specialises in early years performing arts. The Notting Hill branch offers imaginative classes combining ballet, tap, hip hop and drama for babies, toddlers and pre‑schoolers, using unique characters and storytelling to develop motor skills, confidence and creativity. Programmes include parent‑and‑child You & Me Ballet for walkers to age three, Baby Ballet & Mini Hip Hop combos and Pre‑Primary Ballet & Hip Hop for reception‑year children. Classes run during term time at venues such as The Life Centre, St Mary of the Angels and Bassett House School, and families can book paid trial classes or drop‑in sessions online.

Platinum Performing Arts is an award-winning performing arts company established in 2006 in Enfield. It offers classes for ages 3–18 in dance, drama and singing, staging professional productions and providing outreach workshops. The company supports young people to boost confidence and pursue their dreams, with exceptional teaching standards and a strong track record of students gaining employment in theatre, film and TV. A free trial is offered to new students.

Playground London is the UK branch of the Los Angeles–based Playground brand created by Robin Antin and Kenny Wormald. The modern studio offers dance and dance-fitness sessions, masterclasses and choreography classes taught by industry-leading teachers. Classes run Monday to Saturday and cater mainly to intermediate and advanced dancers.

Pleasing Dance School of Ballet, established in 2001, is an RAD-registered school offering high-quality ballet classes for children and teenagers. It aims to promote confidence, poise and a love of dance in a nurturing environment. The website lists registration, term dates and timetable information but provides limited public details about class structure or safeguarding.

Pole Mission Dance Studio

Princeps Dance Academy is a West London school founded by professional dancers Marcin Raczynski and Dusanka Narancic. It specialises in ballroom and Latin American dance for adults and children and offers classes in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and Bolero alongside wedding dances, show dances and social dance sessions. Students can prepare for IDTA and ISTD graded examinations and competitions, and classes are taught by qualified teachers with individual attention and no partner required. The academy is accredited by the IDTA and ISTD and is a member of the Ballroom Dancers Federation, World Dance Council, British Dance Council and European Mentoring and Coaching Council.

Rambert is a dance company and cultural organisation that offers classes to help participants connect with their bodies and creativity. Its expert teachers guide students of all levels through classes ranging from ballet and contemporary to line dance, K‑Pop and Gaga. Classes are held at Rambert’s Southbank headquarters with weekday evening classes for ages 18+, professional morning classes Monday–Friday, and Saturday morning classes for ages 2–11. Students can choose drop‑in or term bookings and benefit from concessions for older adults, students and disabled people. The building is fully accessible with accessible facilities.

Raquel Greenberg Tango Academy