Dance

Check out our Dance classes below!

At NCD we’re more than just a dance school. We nurture and celebrate each and every one of our students, embrace diversity and inclusion, encourage self expression and self belief. Not only in our students dance skills, but also their confidence and mental well-being. We are dedicated to fostering a sense of community among our dancers, creating friendships, experiences and memories.  

Our commitment to delivering the best possible dance experience is unwavering, and we make sure we do all of this by having a strong sense of community and of course, loads of fun. 

All our classes are held at St.Bernadette School, London Colney, St.Albans, AL2 1NL

dance classes

TINY TOTS pre-school expressive movement age 3-4

Introducing our fun expressive movement classes for 3-4-year-olds. In these sessions, we explore self-expression & creativity. Your little one will love this fun class.

Our instructors provide a safe and nurturing space for your child to explore movement all whilst having fun. It’s a perfect introduction to the world of dance, where your child can develop fundamental skills, build confidence, and, most importantly, enjoy every step of the journey. Join us for these fun classes and let your child’s dance adventure begin!

Saturday 9 – 9.45am 

MINI CREW AGES 5-7

Our Mini Crew classes, are an energetic movement experience designed for ages 5-7 years. In these classes, we learn through fun, providing your little one with the perfect opportunity to express themselves through playful movement games and music.

Our aim is to help them grasp the essential foundations of dance in an enjoyable and interactive way. These classes are all about building confidence, coordination, and a love for dance. 

 Saturday 9 – 9.45am 

Maxi Crew AGES 7-10

Maxi Improvers, is our street dance class for ages 7-10 years. In this class, we dive a bit deeper into dance technique, choreography, and freestyle while keeping the lessons as fun as ever. It’s the perfect class for both beginners looking to start their dance journey and improvers eager to enhance their skills. 

 Saturday 10.30 – 11.30am 

BEATS CREW AGES 11+

Introducing Beats Improvers, street dance class for children aged 11 and over. In this class, we take a deeper dive into dance technique, emphasizing stamina and strength training, fundamental street dance movements, and the art of freestyle.

Our goal is to help your child develop not only their dance skills but also their endurance, physical strength, and overall dance proficiency. In addition, our freestyle section encourages self-expression and helps build confidence.

Saturday 12.30-1.30am

BEGINNERS COMMERCIAL JAZZ ages 6 - 12

Beginners Commercial Jazz. We love this class as it really helps students to become versatile in their dance technique. Commercial is a fusion of hip-hop, jazz, and contemporary dance styles and requires strong performance skills. Students love this class as it pushes their dance and performance skills further. 

Fridays 4.15-5pm 

CONTEMPORARY AGES 12+

Contemporary dance is a highly expressive and fluid form of dance that defies rigid, traditional dance styles. It emerged in the mid-20th century as a response to the structured and classical techniques of ballet. Contemporary dance is characterised by its emphasis on creativity, individuality, and emotional storytelling through movement. 

This class is only suitable for those dancers with previous dance experience 

Friday 5 – 6pm 

Elite - street - mega - maxi performance crews

All of  our Performance Crews, have been selected to represent the highest level of our dancers, setting the benchmark and leading by example for the rest of our students. Membership in this  group is by invitation only, and a place in one of these crews is reserved for the most dedicated, determined, and focused dancers.

Being a part of our Performance Crews means more than just mastering dance; it’s about working as a cohesive team, inspiring others, and setting the standard for our entire school. We take great pride in our performance students, and we are committed to nurturing their talent. Joining the Performance Crews is by invite only. To join the Mega Crew you must already be dancing in one of our Elite, Street or Maxi Crews. 

Maxi Performance Crew Saturday 10.30 – 11.30am

Street Crew Saturday 12.30-1.30am 

Elite Crew 1.30-2.45pm

Mega Crew Wednesdays 5.45-7.15pm  

AUDITION AND INVITE ONLY 

Ballet Level 2 (5-7 yrs)

Details TBC

Ballet Level 3 (8-11 yrs)

Details TBC

Ballet Level 4 (12-17 yrs)

Details TBC

ADULT CLASSES

FUNKY FRESH

Funky Fresh is our adult dance choreography class! We have so much fun in this class. It’s such a diverse mix of adults, with all different levels of dance. This class is so much more than just a dance session – it’s a holistic mind, body, and soul rejuvenation. A moving meditation. With a of fusion of old skool tracks, R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul and Funk, combined with easy movement taken from jazz, contemporary, house, and hip-hop. We do not take ourselves seriously at all which in turn allows the dance space to be free enabling self expression and freedom to dance exactly how you want to. 

Our Monday night class is currently not running. Please keep an eye out for masterclasses, and event by following our Instagram or Facebook accounts 

DANCE WORKSHOPS

We are committed to excellence at NCD dance school, and we’re excited to announce that we will be offering industry-level workshops with exceptional teachers to enhance your experience.

Please note that workshops are billed separately unless you’re enrolled in one of Silver or Gold Packages.