
About Susie Jenkins school of dance
Ofqual accredited exams and so much more!
Welcome to Susie Jenkins school of dance, an I.D.T.A associated dance school offering classes of multiple genres to all ages. At our studio in the heart of eston, all children are welcome, encouraged, and taught to their full potential, ambition and goals. A once a week child looking for creative fun, or a determined dance student looking to reach the top of their genre. All will find their place in our dance family. Contact us today to learn more about the classes we offer and how to get involved

Classes We Offer
A brief overview of our classes, please contact for a full timetable

Preschool classes
From parent and child tomfirst independent classes out preschool classes are perfect for developing coordination, gross and fine motor skills, confidence, independence and creativity.We love to reward every step following the I.D.R dancing together and preschool certificate programmes and progressing to our I.D.T.A rosettes.We offer parent and child ballet, music and rhyme and tumble tots aswell as preschool ballet, tap and modern combi class and preschool tumble tots for our 3+ preschoolers taking their first steps into independent classes.

Beginner classes
Our beginner level classes are fun and exciting and offer and introduction to multiple dance genres, without the cost and commitment of lots of classes for your new dancer. Ballet, modern and tap is offered in one class till primary ballet grade is taken.We also offer beginner musical theatre and street dance as a combi class and begginer acro.We’re happy to answer any questions you have about this class or any others, simply contact us.

Contemporary modern jazz
We follow the I.D.TA contemporary modern jazz syllabus. These classes are a fusion of the three modern dance styles. They encourage flexibility, power, control and elevation as well as connection to the music and emotion of the dance.These classes are hugely popular in our studio.

Acrobatic dance
Acrobatic dance improves flexibity, strength, control and co-ordination. These classes are great for fun ( which child doesn't want to learn to cartwheel?) Or for developing skills to build a stronger all round dancer. Acro is wonderful asset for any dancer.We off classes from preschool tumble tots, following the I.D.R preschool syllabus right through to advanced acro, following the I.D.TA acrobatic dance syllabus alongside the I.D.R. These classes are very popular so spaces are always limited, enquire today to reserve your space.

Musical theatre
Musical theatre is a wonderful class for.building confidence, working on speech, singing, drama and dance.Our preschool classes work alongside the EYFS curriculum to encourage proper understanding and pronunciation of letter sounds, we teach rhythm and sequencing through nursery rhymes and encourage coordination through movement and action songs. As the children progress we teach how to properly look after and warm up their vocals, performance techniques for connecting to and delivering songs, as well as tuning, tone and correct rhythm .We use drama games to build confidence, and script work to encourage public speaking.Musical theatre classes will provide life skills that will serve your children whatever they choose to do in life.Enquire today for your space.

Timetable - Saturday
Saturday
11am preschool class. Ballet, modern tap.
12pm – prep/primary class
1pm grade one ballet
1:30– ballet conditioning 1 all of grades 1 + 2
2pm – grade two ballet
2:30 – tap 1
3pm grade three ballet
3:30 – ballet conditioning 2 all of grades 3 + 4
4pm – grade 2 tap
4:20pm – tap 2 all of grades 2,3 and 4
4:40pm grade 3 tap
5pm grade 4 tap
5:20pm grade four ballet
5:50pm – pointe/prepointe
6:15pm intermediate/advanced ballet