Claire Greenwood, creator and founder of Tappy Toes, has been dancing since the age of three. Claire trained at Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom, Surrey, on a three year musical theatre course. She gained Distinctions in Ballet, Modern and Tap ISTD Teaching Associates, and an Anatomy Diploma. A professional dancer since 1998, she has performed with major pop artists including Destiny's Child, KT Tunstal and Catherine Jenkins.
XLR8 Dance & Fitness was founded in April 2011 by Lianne Davies, dancer, teacher and choreographer. After working for a variety of other companies in the Hertfordshire area for a number of years and after a lot of planning a preparation, XLR8 was born! Since the founding of XLR8, children and adults in Hertfordshire have benefited from a large range of dance and fitness classes to suit all abilities. We believe we offer something truly unique and exciting at our classes.
Aviv Dance Studios is a leading dance school renowned for its high quality dance teaching in Watford and Harpenden and spectacular annual shows. Our dance schools focus on performance and enjoyment, as well as high quality dance training. All our non-syllabus classes provide a place for kids, teens and adults of all abilities to keep fit, get inspired and challenge the body and mind through DANCE.
The Tiersha Academy are proud to present Irish Dance lessons for children ages 3+ in the Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire areas. The Academy is an extremely well run organisation with the primary focus on the children's enjoyment. Children of all ages are encouraged to develop their core strength, flexibility and technique in an energetic and safe environment.
Studying Drama has a lot of personal benefits for students. It helps with building self-confidence, speaking in public, and developing interpersonal skills. Through drama you can become anyone, anywhere, at anytime. By understanding drama you can learn to understand anyone, anywhere anytime. The uniqueness of the Musical Theatre is that it combines all three skills, dancing, acting and singing, making it more engrossing, exciting and also more demanding.
Our studios are situated in South Oxhey, Edgware, Garston and Hemel Hempstead, and cater for all ages and abilities. Our classes are fun and energetic and will aim to improve your child's fitness, coordination, concentration and confidence. Check out our timetables here. Many of our students have gone on to gain scholarships with reputable dance colleges such as Urdang, Laines and Italia Conti.
Dance and Performing Arts Schools in Watford and Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. Classes take place at St John's Church, Berry Lane and Rickmansworth School, Scots Hill in Ricky and West Herts Squash and Fitness Centre in Watford. Please check the timetable to make sure you attend the correct venue. For the best classes in ballet, modern, tap, street dance, hip-hop, drama, singing and Performing Arts, come and check out Rise Studios in Watford and Rickmansworth, Herts.
Increase your confidence and versatility, discover the power and pleasure of connection and be inspired by the world's most sensual, exciting, passionate dance - but don't just take my word for it. Come for a tango lesson and find out for yourself! I'll help you find your feet on the dance floor and make it your own.