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Name: Poole Academy of Dance
Address: 11-15 Francis Avenue, Bournemouth, ENG, BH11 8NX, GB
Telephone: 07738571931

Join the Poole Academy of Dance, believe in your dreams and fulfil your ambitions.

"What makes this school really stand out is the way it combines technical rigor with creative risk-taking. It’s clear that the teaching staff are not only pushing their dancers to grow but also trusting them with work that requires both discipline and artistry. Poole Academy of Dance is clearly a place where incredible ideas come to life through skilled, passionate dancers. The balance between innovation and strong technique sets this school apart, and it's exciting to imagine where this journey will lead next."

- Ultimate Victory Competition Judge

The Poole Academy of Dance has been established since 1992.

We offer technical training in Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Modern Jazz, Lyrical, Contemporary, Group Singing, Vocal Coaching, Stage Work and Acting, training pupils to major standards in all subjects. Many of the Academy’s pupils enter the professional world of stage and theatre, proving the Academy’s high standards.

The Academy strives to provide all pupils with excellent technical training whilst making classes fun and exciting. This is demonstrated by the phenomenal examination results that the pupils consistently achieve, and noticeable in all that the children do.

The school offers classes for children aged 2½ years to 18. The students will train in Classical Ballet following the Royal Academy of Dance, Tap, Modern Jazz, Lyrical and Acrobatics following the British Theatre Dance Association, Contemporary following iDance syllabus and Acting with LAMDA. Pupils are trained and encouraged to take their technical examinations.

Our 100% outstanding exam success over the 31 years has enabled us to become one of the most successful schools in Dorset, with over 85% of our pupils gaining the top mark in examinations.Students will take examinations every year, Personal Performance Awards every two years and on the opposing year the whole school joins together to perform at the Lighthouse Theatre with our biannual show. Performing Arts students have the opportunity to take part in a showcase every year at the Layard Theatre.