Footlights Stage school

Why Dance? Because it transforms everything. Dance is more than a hobby — it’s a powerful, confidence‑building journey that shapes young people for life. From age 3 to 18+, dancers discover what it means to express themselves, work as a team and feel proud of their achievements.

Confidence grows. Every class helps dancers believe in themselves. They learn new skills, overcome challenges and celebrate progress — whether mastering a new step, passing an exam or shining on stage.

Friendships flourish. Dance creates a community. Children make friends who share their passion, support each other and build memories that last far beyond the studio.

Skills for life develop. Discipline, focus, resilience, creativity — dance strengthens them all. These qualities support dancers not only in the studio but at school, at home and in every future ambition.

Performance brings joy. Shows and exams give dancers the chance to shine, celebrate their hard work and feel the thrill of performing. It’s an experience that builds pride, excitement and unforgettable moments.

Movement matters. Dance keeps children active, healthy and happy. It boosts coordination, musicality and physical strength — all while being fun, expressive and full of energy.

Dance isn’t just an activity. It’s a place to grow, belong and shine.

Good luck to all our students receiving GCSE results today. You all worked so hard and we are ever proud of you.

Do you have a creative 6–8‑year‑old old who loves to move, explore and express themselves. If your child is always dancing, posing, performing or bursting with energy, Rising Stars is the class that will help their talent grow.

In Rising Stars, children dive into a colourful mix of dance styles — Tap, Ballet & Modern. Every week is packed with energy, imagination and confidence‑boosting moments that make them feel like the star of the show.

Classes run at Sinfin Moor Church, term time, 9.00am to 10.00am, giving your child the perfect place to explore, express and enjoy everything they love about dancing.

To secure your place, email [email protected].
Your first week is completely free — nothing to lose, and so much joy, creativity and sparkle to gain.

We start back 12th September. We can’t wait to meet our new Rising Stars.

Good luck to all our students past and present receiving A Level results today

Is this your child?

At Footlights, we’re searching for our next generation of little superstars , and your 3–5‑year old could be one of them! If they’re forever twirling, leaping, or dancing around the house, this is the class that will make their talent shine.

Our First Steps class runs at Sinfin Moor Church, term time, 9.00–9.30am. It’s a ballet‑based session with a magical mix of dance styles, props, imagination and plenty of fun, the perfect way to start their dance journey.

Email [email protected] to secure your place.
Your first week is completely free, nothing to lose, and so much confidence, creativity and joy to gain.

Classes start back 12th September. we can't wait to meet you all.

As we break up for summer on 18th July, it’s the perfect time to secure your place for our exciting new school year starting 12th September!

Whether you’re returning to Footlights or joining our vibrant community for the first time, we’d love to welcome you. Returning families or those ready to enroll can complete the link below. If you’re new to the Footlights family, simply email [email protected] and we’ll share everything you need to get started.

Let’s spread the word, grow our Footlights family, and keep building something truly special together.

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Had fabulous workshops today with the amazing Molly Mae Jones. The students worked so hard looking at leaps, kicks and turns. It may have been hot but that did not stop them and the big smiles they left with said it all. Molly was a breath of fresh air and we cannot wait to invite her back to Footlights.

The countdown is on for our next workshop 27th June 2026, this is open to all graded students at Footlights. We are very excited to welcome Molly Mae to Footlights for an intensive workshop looking at kick, leaps and turns.

We hope your first performance went well last night and the rest of the week is a sizzling success to two of our students Elizabeth and Amy.

Still time to grab a ticket with 3 performances left am sure they would love to see you in the audience supporting them. Check out the link

Good luck girls 🍀🤩

https://www.ticketsource.com/act-one

What a fabulous day, we were very lucky to have Simeon Beckett at Footlights today. With 2 fun filled workshops with our older students it has been an amazing workshop with lots of energy, concentration and a little singing from our students. Starting with Everybody is talking about Jamie, followed by Hamilton was a great experience.