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AK Academy of Dancing hosts a variety of dance classes in your local area
Branches in Parkstone, Corfe Mullen, West Moors, Ferndown, Burton and Stanpit.
A genuine family run dance academy, established in 1992
Find a venue near you
AK Academy of Dancing has dance venues in Poole, West Moors, Corfe Mullen, Ferndown and Christchurch. Take a look at our timetable and prices below and get in touch to book a place today.
Monday
| Corfe Mullen Village Hall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary | 3.45 pm to 4.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Disco 1 | 3.45 pm to 4.15 pm | Studio 2 |
| Disco 2 | 4.15 pm to 4.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Acro 1 | 4.15 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Acro 2 | 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Mixed Street 1 | 5.00 pm to 5.45 pm | Studio 2 |
| Mixed Street 2 | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 1 |
Tuesday
| Burton Community Centre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Disco and Rock'n'Roll 1 (3-7 years) | 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Disco and Rock'n'Roll 1 (8+ years) | 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Acrobatics | 5.00 pm to 5.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Mixed Street | 5.45 pm to 6.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Units 1-3 Alder Hills Industrial Estate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Silver Swans Ballet O50's Class | 11.00 am to 11.45 am | Studio 4 |
| Private Lessons | 3.45 pm to 4.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Mixed Street | 4.30 pm to 5.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Advanced Acro | 5.15 pm to 6.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Commercial | 5.15pm to 6.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Private Lessons | 5.15pm to 6.00 pm | Studio 3 |
| Competitive Disco 1 (Pre-Bronze and Below) | 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Senior Contemporary | 6.00 pm to 6.45 pm | Studio 2 |
| Rock and Roll Junior | 6.45 pm to 7.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Rock and Roll Senior | 6.45 pm to 7.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Adult Class | 6.45 pm to 7.30 pm | Studio 3 |
| Competitive Disco 2 (Bronze and Above) | 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| 4D Pro Bungee | 8.15 pm to 9.00 pm | Studio 4 |
Wednesday
| West Moors Scout Hut | ||
|---|---|---|
| Todd's Ballet/Tap | 9.15 am to 10.00 am | Studio 1 |
| Tot's Baby Ballet | 10.05 am to 10.35 am | Studio 1 |
| Units 1-3 Alder Hills Industrial Estate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary Ballet | 4.00 pm to 4.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Primary Ballet | 4.00 pm to 4.45 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 2 Ballet | 4.00 pm to 4.45 pm | Studio 3 |
| Grade 1 Ballet | 4.00 pm to 4.45 pm | Studio 4 |
| Pre-Primary Tap/ Primary Modern | 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Primary Tap / 1 Modern | 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 3 |
| 1 Tap / 2 Modern | 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 4 |
| 2 Tap / 3 Modern | 4.45 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 6 Tap | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 3 Ballet | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 4 |
| 4 Tap / 4 Modern | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 3 |
| Beginner Disco | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 4 |
| Intermediate Foundation Modern & Jazz Technique | 6.15 pm to 7.00 pm | Studio 4 |
| 3 Tap / 4 Modern | 6.15 pm to 7.00 pm | Studio 3 |
| Grade 5 Ballet | 6.15 pm to 7.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 4 Ballet | 6.15 pm to 7.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Pointe 1 | 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Pointe 2 | 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Inter Foundation Ballet | 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm | Studio 3 |
| Grade 6 Ballet | 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Intermediate Ballet | 8.15 pm to 9.00 pm | Studio 4 |
Thursday
| Burton Community Centre | ||
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary / Commercial | 4.00 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Primary Ballet / Primary Tap / 1 Modern | 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 2 Ballet / 2 Tap / 3 Modern | 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 4 Ballet / 3 Tap / 4 Modern | 6.00 pm to 7.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Pointe | 7.00 pm to 7.30 pm | Studio 2 |
Friday
| Pinehurst Chapel Hall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Silver Swans Ballet O50's Class | 11.00 am to 11.45 am | Studio 1 |
| Grade 1 Ballet | 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 2 Ballet | 4.00 pm to 4.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 1 Tap | 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 2 Tap | 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Commercial | 4.30 pm to 5.00 pm | Studio 3 |
| Disco 1 | 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 3 Tap | 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 4 Tap | 5.00 pm to 5.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 3 Ballet | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 3 |
| Acro 1 | 5.30 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Grade 4 Modern | 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm | Studio 2 |
| Rock'n'Roll | 6.15 pm to 6.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Contemporary | 6.15 pm to 6.45 pm | Studio 3 |
| Senior Ballet | 6.15 pm to 6.45 pm | Studio 2 |
| Disco 2 | 6.45 pm to 7.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Pointe 1 | 6.45 pm to 7.15 pm | Studio 2 |
| Acro 2 | 7.15 pm to 8.00 pm | Studio 3 |
| Adult Class | 7.30 pm to 8.15 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 4 Ballet | 8.00 pm to 8.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Pointe 2 | 8.30 pm to 9.00 pm | Studio 1 |
| West Moors Memorial Hall | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tot's Baby Ballet | 2.15 pm to 2.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Pre-primary Ballet | 3.45 pm to 4.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Pre-primary Tap / Primary Modern | 4.15 pm to 4.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Disco | 4.45 pm to 5.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Primary Ballet | 5.15 pm to 5.45 pm | Studio 1 |
| Primary Tap | 5.45 pm to 6.15 pm | Studio 1 |
Saturday
| Units 1-3 Alder Hills Industrial Estate | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3-7 Years Mixed Street | 8.15 am to 8.45 am | Studio 1 |
| Tot's Ballet | 8.45 am to 9.15 am | Studio 1 |
| Nursery Disco | 8.45 am to 9.30 am | Studio 2 |
| Disco 1 | 8.45 am to 9.30 am | Studio 4 |
| Boy's Street | 8.45 am to 9.30 am | Studio 3 |
| Todd's Ballet | 9.30 am to 10.15 am | Studio 2 |
| Pre-Primary Ballet | 9.30 am to 10.15 am | Studio 1 |
| Grade 3 Tap / 4 Modern | 9.30 am to 10.15 am | Studio 3 |
| Rock'n'Roll 1 | 9.30 am to 10.15 am | Studio 4 |
| Pre-Prim Tap / Prim Modern | 10.15 am to 11.00 am | Studio 2 |
| Primary Tap/Grade 1 Modern | 10.15 am to 11.00 am | Studio 2 |
| Disco 2 | 10.15 am to 11.00 am | Studio 1 |
| Grade 4 Ballet | 10.15 am to 11.00 am | Studio 3 |
| Rock'n'Roll 2 | 11.00 am to 11.45 am | Studio 2 |
| Grade 1 Tap/ 2 Modern | 11.00 am to 11.45 am | Studio 1 |
| Grade 2 Tap / 3 Modern | 11.00 am to 11.45 am | Studio 3 |
| Primary Ballet | 11.00 am to 11.45 am | Studio 4 |
| Grade 1 Ballet | 11.45 am to 12.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Disco 3 | 11.45 am to 12.30 pm | Studio 4 |
| Grade 2 Ballet | 11.45 am to 12.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Grade 3 Ballet | 11.45 am to 12.30 pm | Studio 3 |
| Acro | 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm | Studio 1 - 3 |
| Contemporary Lyrical | 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm | Studio 1 |
| Performers Class 1 | 1.30 pm to 2.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Contemporary Lyrical | 2.30 pm to 3.15 pm | Studio 1 |
| Performers Class 2 | 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm | Studio 2 |
| Commercial 8+ years | 3.30 pm to 4.15 pm | Studio 1 |
Dance lesson prices
Fees are paid every 5 weeks at all branches
Weekly cost:
Parkstone:
1st subject: £6.00
2nd subject: £5.50
3rd subject and thereafter: £5.00
Performers: £7.00
Contemporary: £7.00
Performers and Contemporary combined package: £11.00
Intermediate Foundation & Intermediate Ballet: £6.00
West Moors only:
1st and 2nd subject: £7.00 (for 2 subjects excluding Acro)
3rd subject: £5.00
4th subject and thereafter: £4.50
Corfe Mullen:
Acro and Street: £6.00
Disco and Contemporary: £5.00
Burton, Christchurch:
Ballet / Tap / Modern (one hour combined): £7.00
Disco / Rock'n'Roll combined: £7.00
Acro: £6.00
Street: £6.00
Acro at all branches:
£6.00
AK Tiptoes – All branches:
£10 paid for a three week trial
Tots (walking – age 3) £5.75
Todds (3 years – school age) £6.00
- Fees are paid termly in advance.
- Payments can be made via BACS, cash, cheque or debit/credit card (£1.50 administration charge for all card payments).
Adult Classes:
£7.00 per class
Upcoming Events
10.03.2025
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
23.03.2025
LONDON O2 REHEARSAL AT PARKSTONE STUDIOS 9-12
30.03.2025
SALISBURY ISTD STREET QUALIFIER COMPETITION
05.04.2025
BREAK AFTER CLASSES FOR EASTER AND ALL SHOW ORDER FORMS & CHAPERONE FORMS TO BE RETURNED
21.04.2025
RETURN TO ALL BRANCHES
27.04.2025
LONDON O2 REHEARSAL AT PARKSTONE STUDIOS 9-12 & AK SHOW TICKETS GO ON SALE AT OUR STUDIOS IN POOLE FROM 7AM-12 NOON
28.04.2025
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
04.05.2025
LONDON O2 REHEARSAL AT PARKSTONE STUDIOS 9-12
07.05.2025
AK SHOW CHAPERONE MEETING, 7.30PM, AT OUR POOLE STUDIOS
09.05.2025
AK SHOW CHAPERONE MEETING, 7.30PM, AT THE WEST MOORS PINEHURST CHAPEL HALL
11.05.2025
HEMEL 2 ISTD DFR QUALIFIER COMPETITION
18.05.2025
HORSHAM ISTD DFR QUALIFIER COMPETITION
24.05.2025
BREAK AFTER CLASSES FOR HALF TERM
01.06.2025
LONDON O2 REHEARSAL AT PARKSTONE STUDIOS 9-12
02.06.2025
RETURN TO ALL BRANCHES
08.06.2025
PERFORMING AT THE INDIGO THEATRE, LONDON O2
09.06.2025
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
15.06.2025
CHIPPENHAM BOOTCAMP, 9.00-11.30, AT OUR PARKSTONE STUDIOS
21.06.2025 / 22.06.2025
SHOW PHOTOGRAPHS WITH DEBORAH HURST
22.06.2025
CHIPPENHAM ISTD DFR QUALIFIER COMPETITION
06.07.2025
PORTSMOUTH ISTD STREET QUALIFIER COMPETITION (TBC DUE TO TICKET ALLOCATION)
10.07.2025
AK SHOW FULL DRESS REHEARSAL
11.07.2025 / 12.07.2025 / 13.07.2025
AK BIENNIAL SHOW AT THE LAYARD THEATRE
14.07.2025
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
26.07.2025
BREAK AFTER CLASSES FOR SUMMER
28.07.2025 / 29.07.2025 / 30.07.2025
AK SUMMER SCHOOL
01.09.2025
RETURN TO BRANCHES
22.09.2025
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
11.10.2025 & 12.10.2025
ISTD DFR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS IN GUILDFORD
25.10.2025
BREAK AFTER CLASSES FOR HALF TERM
03.11.2025
RETURN TO ALL BRANCHES
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
08.12.2025
CLASS FEES ARE DUE
18.12.2025
BREAK AFTER CLASSES FOR CHRISTMAS
02.01.2026
RETURN TO ALL BRANCHES
25.05.20
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23.01.2023
"My daughter has been dancing here now for 6 years having tried several other local schools which were ok but not enough. Finally found the one that brings the best out in its pupils, that encourages them, that drives them to their best. The opportunities it has given my daughter are brilliant and the friendships are priceless. Highly recommend."
Rachel - mother of Harriett
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