Mrs Janne Carrington, Principal of the Hollywood Dance Academy, established her own school of dance in 1982 after fulfilling a highly successful career in dance. Her career started in ballet with The London Festival Ballet, Vienna State Ballet and then moved on into musical theatre appearing in musicals, television shows, galas, circus, pantomimes throughout the world all too numerous to mention. During her professional career Mrs Carrington won several awards for choreography and directing.
Learn to dance across Dorset; from Bournemouth to Swanage, Ringwood to Wimborne. Ballroom and Latin, Fun Classes and Lively Lessons - Strictly Dance Styles - Waltz Salsa Argentine Tango Quickstep Cha Cha. Whether you are a dancesport competitor, a social dancer or just want learn to dance for your wedding, dinner dance, cruise or ball, a warm welcome awaits. We offer beginner classes, personal lessons and competitive coaching.
This is one for the Adults. If you love to Dance but want the workout without visiting the gym. Then this class is for you. This is an Aerobics class with a Salsa Twist! So if you fancy dancing the Rumba, ChaCha and Jive (just to name a few) then check out the Timetable for your local class.
Kara started at Disco Mad as a pupil when it first opened; she took many dance exams and enjoyed taking part in competitions. Like me, Kara has a passion for teaching so started assisting me at a very young age. Kara also works full time in a local nursery and holds a level 3 NVQ in childcare and education. Has full CRB clearance and is a registered paediatrics first aider. Experience in ISTD Ballet, Tap and Modern. IDTA disco freestyle, street and rock 'n' roll.
Starting dance at the age of 3 years old I trained in Ballet, Tap, Modern and then progressed to Ballroom, Latin, Classical Sequence and gained further Professional qualifications in Dance Exercise, Line Dance, Freestyle and Rock 'n' Roll and Beauty Therapy. My dance knowledge has enabled me to train pupils from absolute beginner to whatever level they would like to achieve be it just for fun, for medal work to the top of the medal test system, for shows or competitions!
Our timetable offers classes and private classes for all ages, abilities and tastes in, Singing, dancing and acting. Many of our classes are designed to stimulate, inspire and captivate. • Support the creative, intellectual and social development of the individual as a whole. • Provide a framework in which individual talent can grow. • providing our own unique tastes on singing and drama. • Acknowledge all levels of achievement and aid the discovery of hidden strengths and talents. • Celebrate individualism and the ability to express oneself. • Improve standards in communication through spoken word. • Prepare those who wish to take examinations in the arts. And many more.