The 10 best street dance schools in Leeds

Elevations Academy Leeds teaches dance and performing arts to children aged 3 to 18, toddlers, teenagers and adults in Chapel Allerton. Classes include ballet, street and contemporary dance, with sessions running on weekday teatimes and Saturday mornings.

Young children can begin with Creative Dance, introducing movement, music and coordination for ages three to four. Older students can work towards examinations, performances and advanced training, while adults can return to ballet or dance for fitness. The school also stages an annual theatre production, giving students an opportunity to perform outside the classroom.

Dance, singing and acting classes at TBL Academy are designed for children and young people developing performance skills. Core classes include ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap, alongside junior and senior musical theatre, singing and acting tuition.

The academy also stages public performances and offers singing, dance and acting exams for students who want them. Exams are encouraged but not mandatory, with ballet, modern and tap linked to the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing and musical theatre singing to the London College of Music. Classes are taught by specialists, and the course is structured for both aspiring performers and children who want to build confidence through the performing arts.

Children can start with Total Tots and progress through ballet, street dance and musical theatre classes at Total Studios. The school also runs acro sessions, cheer, holiday clubs and classes for adults, creating options for different ages and interests.

Musical Theatre combines singing, dancing and acting for children aged 5 to 9, while listed class options include ballet for ages 5 to 9 and street dance from age 8. Children can attend recreational sessions focused on enjoyment, or choose competition classes where a more performance-led route is wanted. Birthday parties are also available.

Dance classes and competition teams at Xplosion Dance Academy cover Pom Dance, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Cheer and Majorettes. Based at XDA Studios in Leeds, the academy welcomes new members of all abilities and offers both recreational and competitive opportunities.

The programme is designed for dancers from age five through to adults, with performance opportunities at competitions and events. Training focuses on technique, teamwork and stage presence, while the large premises also host Beatboxing Dance Fitness, a music and movement workout for all fitness levels.

Hiphop, pom dance and jazz are among the classes at Leeds Dynamite Dance, a Leeds dance school established in Middleton in 1999. The programme has grown from one weekly class into a dance team with coaching for children and young adults.

Hiphop classes focus on street-style movement, groove, rhythm, control and performance style. The coaching team also supports competitive and performance pathways, with Worlds teams including BOMBSQUAD and TNT. Newcomers can explore the class programme before joining, while the school also includes coach information and an online merchandise shop. Its stated approach is that dance should be more than the class itself.

Children and schools can access dance tuition through Flex Dance, from Flex Tots for confident walkers up to age four through to after-school clubs and curriculum-linked programmes. Classes support different abilities while encouraging creativity, fitness, friendships and confidence.

For schools, Flex Dance can deliver one-day workshops, PPA dance over a term, staff training and production support. Themes can connect with curriculum topics, with children learning movement sequences, choreography and dance vocabulary before working towards a performance. After-school clubs can be managed by Flex Dance, including parent contact, registers and payments, or delivered by a Flex teacher while the school handles administration.