Helen Laxton School of Dance

02/10/2026

🌟 ANOTHER FUN-FILLED WEEKEND OF DANCE! 🌟

Lots of fabulous classes to come and try at HLDC this weekend! 💖

🩰 FRIDAY
⭐ Pre-School Ballet
⭐ Ballet Grades
⭐ Lyrical
⭐ Zumba
⭐ HLDC Harmony Competition Team

💃 SATURDAY
⭐ TwinkleTots Ballet
⭐ AcroTots Acro (from walking!)
⭐ Pre-School Ballet & Acro
⭐ Acro Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4+
⭐ Street Dance (ages 3–8)
⭐ Ballet Grades
⭐ Progressions Ballet
⭐ Musical Theatre
⭐ Ambitions Dance Company
⭐ HLDC Synergy Competition Team Training

✨ SUNDAY
🇫🇷 Don’t forget it’s time for our Disney Performance & Parade rehearsals! 🏰✨

Whether your child is taking their very first steps into dance or looking to develop their skills, there’s something for everyone at HLDC!

💕 Come along and join our HLDC family for a trial session this weekend!

Expert tuition, new skills, wonderful friendships and LOTS of fun! 🥰

Please see the HLDC school website for class times

01/10/2026

Wishing Rosie lots of luck as she begins her Vocational training at the prestigious Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.
Another star in the making ❤️

30/09/2026

🌟 DANCE CLASSES AT HOLY TRINITY COMMUNITY CENTRE, YEOVIL

🩰 SATURDAY MORNING BALLET

Beautiful Ballet Classes for children from 3 years

✨ Pre-School Ballet
A magical introduction to dance through music, storytelling and creative movement.

✨ Royal Academy of Dance Ballet Grades
Progressive training following the world-renowned Royal Academy of Dance syllabus.

✨ Progressions Ballet
For budding ballerinas who would like to enhance their ballet training, develop their skills and work towards performances.

💃 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS — JAZZ DANCE

For pupils aged 11+

An energetic class developing technique, strength, flexibility, coordination and creativity through dynamic moves, kicks, leaps, turns and exciting choreography.

🩰 MONDAY EVENINGS — ADULT BALLET

A friendly, relaxed class for all ages and abilities — fantastic fitness, beautiful music and lots of fun! 💕

🌟 MORE CLASSES IN YEOVIL

We also offer a fantastic range of classes including:

⭐ Acro
⭐ Street Dance
⭐ Tap
⭐ Lyrical
⭐ Musical Theatre
⭐ Tots Classes
⭐ Adult Street Dance
⭐ Adult Tap

Classes are held at Birchfield Community Centre and Abbey Manor Park Community Centre, as well as Holy Trinity.

💖 Come and join us for a trial session

Please message for details😊

30/09/2026

✨ ELITE BEAT PERFORMANCE DANCE CLASSES ✨

Looking for a 𝐟𝐮𝐧, 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 dance class this term? 💃🕺

✨ Come and try our Elite Beat classes as we prepare for our 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞!

Fun-filled, modern dance sessions for children from Reception age through to 19 years, covering a variety of dance styles and focusing on:

✨ Building stamina, rhythm & flexibility
✨ Developing strength & confidence
✨ Learning choreography quickly & effectively

Each term, pupils learn exciting new routines which are performed at shows, concerts, flashmobs & charity events throughout the year. 🌟

📩 Please see our school website or message us for more details!

30/09/2026

🎭✨ MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES THIS SEPTEMBER!

🌟 For boys & girls aged 6–19 years 🌟

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a West End performer?

Do you love acting, singing and dancing?
Then our Musical Theatre Class could be perfect for you!

We are so excited to begin work on our next fantastic Musical production:

Our Musical Theatre classes take place every Saturday afternoon from 3.00pm–4.00pm at:

📍 Birchfield Community Centre
Birchfield Road, Yeovil

Our pupils will have the opportunity to develop their skills in:

🎭 Acting & characterisation
🎤 Singing & vocal performance
💃 Stage dance & choreography
🎬 Performing & stage confidence
🧠 Focus, concentration & memory
🤝 Teamwork & communication
⭐ Discipline, commitment & responsibility

But Musical Theatre is about so much more than learning songs, dances and lines!

Being part of a production gives children and young people the chance to grow in confidence, make new friends, discover their creativity and learn how to work together as a team — all while having lots of fun!

Throughout the year, our pupils will work together towards a very special new Musical Theatre performance bringing all of the skills learnt in their lessons together

From learning choreography and developing characters to rehearsing scenes and performing on stage, every pupil will play an important part in bringing our musical to life

Whether your child is already passionate about performing or is simply looking to build confidence, make friends and try something new, everyone is welcome.

Please message for more details

28/09/2026

⭐️Street Dance, Commercial Dance & Hip Hop Dance classes at The Helen Laxton Dance Company for children from 3+ years. We also run a fantastic Adult class for all ages and abilities⭐️

Is it your dream to dance like you see on MTV? Behind the biggest music stars? Touring the world dancing in stadiums? What about music festivals? Not forgetting music videos, internet hits and on tv! If this sounds like you then Street Dance, Commercial & Hip Hop classes are the ones for you! Some of our past students are working in all of these amazing jobs worldwide!

Our Street Dance, Commercial & Hip Hop Classes have many opportunities to perform at local events and our students also have the chance to audition for our multi award winning RDC competition teams.

We run Street Dance & other dance classes in Yeovil at Birchfield Community Centre & Abbey Manor Park Community centre, at The Henhayes Centre, Crewkerne, at The Blake Hall, South Petherton & at Sherborne Abbey Primary School

Please message us for more details or to book a trial session

24/09/2026

22/09/2026

🌟Ballet, Street Dance, Acro, Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Performance Dance, Musical Theatre🌟

💖 Fun • Friendship • Confidence • Creativity• Opportunities💖

From first steps to fabulous performances, our exciting classes are the perfect place for your child to learn, grow, develop confidence, make new friends and, most importantly, have fun!

✨ We have something for everyone, for all ages from walking to adult classes and for all abilities from beginners to professionals…

🩰 𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓 from walking to adults
Our Ballet Tots classes provide a magical introduction to dance through music, imagination, storytelling and creative movement. As pupils progress they have the opportunity to work the world renowned Royal Academy of dance Ballet Grades & Vocational Examinations

🤸𝐀𝐂𝐑𝐎 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 from walking to 19 years
Our AcroTots classes are packed with fun, energetic activities that develop strength, flexibility, balance & coordination through exciting obstacle courses, tumbling, rolling & creative dance. As children progress to the Acrobatic Arts syllabus levels, they learn exciting skills such as flips, walkovers, aerials, partner work & stunting, all incorporated into beautiful dance routines

🕺𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 3+ High-energy classes featuring today's favourite music, fun choreography, cool moves and confidence-boosting activities. Pupils also have the opportunity to audition for a place in one of our RDC Competition Teams

👞𝐓𝐀𝐏 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 3+ Discover exciting rhythms, lively footwork and fun choreography while performing in shows. Pupils progress on to learning the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance Tap Dance Grades & Vocational Exam Syllabus whilst still learning choreography for performances

💃 𝐉𝐀𝐙𝐙 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 4+. A fun, energetic full body workout, that develops strength, cardiovascular health, flexibility, coordination & creativity through dynamic moves, kicks, leaps & turns and expressive choreography

🌸 𝐋𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 ages 5+ A beautiful blend of ballet, jazz, and acrobatics focusing on expression, strength & fluidity while creating beautiful routines for performances

⭐ 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐄 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 ages 5+ Lively, varied, energetic modern dance classes for children who love to perform and shine on stage

🧘𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒 all ages
Dedicated sessions focussing on developing strength, stamina, and flexibility to enhance overall performance, reduce the risk of injury, and allow pupils to reach their full potential. Essential physical training to complement every genre of dance

👯𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐓 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒
Join us for Ballet, Street Dance & Tap Dance– Our adult classes are perfect for fitness, fun and friendship. All ages and abilities welcome!

🌟 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐱𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐲?

Our friendly, experienced teachers create a warm, welcoming environment where every class is filled with music, laughter & energy! We are passionate about helping every child grow in confidence, develop new skills, express themselves creatively and discover a lifelong love of dance.

🌟𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞
𝐘𝐞𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐥 - Birchfield Community Centre, Abbey Manor Park Community Centre, Holy Trinity Church Hall, Lysander Road
𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 - Sherborne Abbey Primary School
𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐞- The Henhayes & George Reynolds Centre
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧 - The Blake Hall

Please message for more details or see the school website

✨ We can't wait to welcome you to the Helen Laxton Dance Company family! ✨