Reading, writing and arithmatic - three essential parts of any child's education.

Yet every child needs an outlet to develop their own sense of individuality, build their self-confidence and self-awareness, and explore their creative side. And what better way is there to tap into your child's imagination than through dance and drama? 

The arts may not feature heavily on the school curriculum but music, dance and theatre are such wonderful things to expose your child to. There are no set rights and wrongs; children will feel a huge sense of pride and excitement as they learn new skills and explore eclectic sounds, themes and cultures; they will meet other children and discover the value of teamwork; and of course, any sort of active hobby is going to be of great benefit to their health.  

As children mature, they are able to decide which aspect or genre of dance they prefer, and whether to consider it as a serious career choice in the future or for it to remain as a highly enjoyable, beneficial hobby.

And here in Brentwood we are extremely lucky to have two recommended dance schools in the local area - Adagio School of Dance and the Central School of Dance & Drama, each of which are equally equipped to give your child the best introduction to the world of dance.

Adagio School of Dance

Established in 1996, Adagio School of Dance has earned a reputation as one of the leading classical dance schools in Essex. Offering a wide range of dance classes in Hutton and Shenfield near Brentwood, children as young as two are able to access the wonderful world of classical dance at Adagio School of Dance.

With classes available to suit all ages and abilities, Adagio School of Dance near Brentwood offers:

Classical ballet

Tap dance 

Hip Hop

Jazz

Modern

Musical theatre

Diddy dancers

Boys only classes

Children will be able to develop at the own pace, under the supervision of highly trained and experienced tutors. 

Central School of Dance & Drama

Alternatively, the Central School of Dance & Drama has been training pre-school and older children the intricacies of dance and drama for over 25 years, with classes including:

Ballet

Modern

Tap

Jazz

Drama

Pre-school classes

Located in the heart of Brentwood, students of varying abilities will be given classical training and techniques to the highest level possible. This means that students will have the required qualifications to pursue a career in the arts if they wish.  

Whether your child is completely new to the world of dance or already talented and in need of professional tuition, you can be sure that Brentwood's recommended dance schools will have them enjoying every moment of their time 'in the spotlight'!