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Celebration time for these lovely students! 🎉 A full set of distinctions achieved in their final RAD graded exam - Grade 8! 🏅 Such a lovely way to finish the RAD grades. 😊 We’re very proud of you all 🌟 Fun fact: dancers can earn UCAS p
Celebration time for these lovely students! 🎉 A full set of distinctions achieved in their final RAD graded exam - Grade 8! 🏅 Such a lovely way to finish the RAD grades. 😊 We’re very proud of you all 🌟 Fun fact: dancers can earn UCAS points for college and university entry from their RAD higher grade exams. Pictures 2,3&4 @hols.mov - - #dance #ballet #balletexams #balletexamdistinction #royalacademyofdance #radgrade8 #proudtoberad #altaacademyofdance
Jumping for joy now that we’re back to term in full swing😊 It’s been lovely to see all the dancers back in classes these past 2 weeks and a warm welcome to all the new joiners. 🥰 It’s not too late to join and be part of the acti
Jumping for joy now that we’re back to term in full swing😊 It’s been lovely to see all the dancers back in classes these past 2 weeks and a warm welcome to all the new joiners. 🥰 It’s not too late to join and be part of the action. Classes are available in: • Ballet (from age 3) • Modern theatre • Contemporary • Jazz • Tap Beginners ➡️ Advanced. Adult classes available. Email info@altadance.co.uk - - #dance #ballet #moderndance #contemporarydance #jazzdance #tapdance #childrensdanceclasses #adultdanceclasses #brightonandhove #altaacademyofdance
Amazing news for Matilda and Zak - both were awarded distinctions for their RAD Advanced 1 exam and have qualified for the Bedells Bursary which is the RAD’s annual competition to recognise young dancers’ excellence in artistic and techni
Amazing news for Matilda and Zak - both were awarded distinctions for their RAD Advanced 1 exam and have qualified for the Bedells Bursary which is the RAD’s annual competition to recognise young dancers’ excellence in artistic and technical achievement. The Bedells Bursary is a stepping stone towards The Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition. Huge congratulations to you both on this achievement. 🌟 @royalacademyofdance - - #royalacademyofdance #radadvanced1 #distinction #bedellsbursary #altaacademyofdance
Our Autumn term starts this coming Monday, 8th September! Book now to secure your no obligation trial before spaces go. We offer a variety of classes and levels, from ballet to modern, contemporary, jazz and the latest addition: tap. We also hav
Our Autumn term starts this coming Monday, 8th September! Book now to secure your no obligation trial before spaces go. We offer a variety of classes and levels, from ballet to modern, contemporary, jazz and the latest addition: tap. We also have our big school show coming up this academic year! 🙌🏻 Scroll across to find out more about our classes and get in touch with any questions. Email: info@altadance.co.uk or click on the links above. So, who’s excited for the start of term? 😊 We can’t wait to see you all again and to welcome our new joiners. 🥰 Wishing you all a fabulous start to an exciting new term and new school year! - - Photo credits: @hols.mov @scarlettcookphotography #newterm #altaacademyofdance #backtodance #dancefriends #ballet #moderndance #contemporarydance #jazzdance #danceclassesinbrighton #danceinbrightonandhove
📣 NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We’ve been wanting to add Tap classes for a while so we’re excited this is now happening! Tap dance is not only a fun and energetic style of dance that combines rhythm, coordination and creativity, it also h
📣 NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We’ve been wanting to add Tap classes for a while so we’re excited this is now happening! Tap dance is not only a fun and energetic style of dance that combines rhythm, coordination and creativity, it also has physical, mental and social benefits for children and adults alike. Miss Ella, a fully qualified teacher will be joining our faculty and can’t wait to meet you! Our classes will be suitable for beginners and beyond; for kids, teens and adults. 😊 Get in touch today: 📧 info@altadance.co.uk or click the BOOK TRIAL link above and come join our fun and inspiring classes. - - #newdanceclass #tapdance #tapdanceforkids #tapdanceforadults #altaacademyofdance
We’re delighted to share the (rather overdue) wonderful news that our student Zak has been offered a place on the Royal Ballet School Advanced Associates programme following his audition a short while ago. Congratulations Zak! 🎉 We’re s
We’re delighted to share the (rather overdue) wonderful news that our student Zak has been offered a place on the Royal Ballet School Advanced Associates programme following his audition a short while ago. Congratulations Zak! 🎉 We’re so proud of your achievement 🌟 @royalballetschool @zakmichaelkwaku Photo credits: Top picture @katefrostphotography Bottom picture @afm.photography_ - - #ballet #balletdancer #dancer #auditionsuccess #royalballetschoolassociates #royalballetschooladvancedassociates #altaacademyofdance
Our dancers Ella and Zak had the best time last week being part of National Youth Ballet’s Senior Performance company. They worked with choreographers on pieces which were performed at the end of the week. In addition, they created their ow
Our dancers Ella and Zak had the best time last week being part of National Youth Ballet’s Senior Performance company. They worked with choreographers on pieces which were performed at the end of the week. In addition, they created their own pieces and a duet which they performed in the Frank Freeman choreographic showcase and received great feedback! Well done both of you 🌟🌟 We spotted them in a few videos! 😊 scroll to see … @nationalyouthballet_ofgb - - #nationalyouthballetofgb #nyb #nybseniorcompanymember #altaacademyofdance
📣NEW BEGINNERS / IMPROVERS ADULT CLASS We’re excited to offer an adult ballet beginners’ / improvers’ level class from September in a lovely dance studio right in the centre of Hove! There is free onsite parking (a rarity in Br
📣NEW BEGINNERS / IMPROVERS ADULT CLASS We’re excited to offer an adult ballet beginners’ / improvers’ level class from September in a lovely dance studio right in the centre of Hove! There is free onsite parking (a rarity in Brighton and Hove!) and the location is served by many bus routes. This class is in addition to our current adult intermediate class and will be suitable for beginners, those who danced as a child and would like to restart as well as those who wish to improve their technique. Spaces are limited so don’t delay and get in touch today! Email: info@altadance.co.uk - - #altaacademyofdance #adultballet #adultballetclasses #adultballetbeginner #adultballetinbrighton #enquirenow
Our summer term newsletter has landed on the same day as A level results. Today we celebrate all our dancers (some pictured here) who took their A level exams in the summer term. We hope you got the results you wanted.🤞 We wish 3 of our A level l
Our summer term newsletter has landed on the same day as A level results. Today we celebrate all our dancers (some pictured here) who took their A level exams in the summer term. We hope you got the results you wanted.🤞 We wish 3 of our A level leavers: Matilda, Mitzi and Jasmine all the very best for their next chapter. We will miss you all. ❤️ Others haven’t left us just yet as they are continuing with classes next term while on their gap year. 😊🥰 A little plug for Mitzi (pictured bottom right) who is playing the role of Eponine in Brighton Theatre Group’s production of Les Misérables which is on now until 23rd August at the Theatre Royal in Brighton! Really looking forward to seeing this show. @brightontheatregroup - - #altaacademyofdance #summernewsletter #alevelresultsday #bestwishesleavers #lookingforwardtothefuture
Congratulations to our student Maia who was recently invited to join the emerging talent programme starting in September at Italia Conti following her summer intensive 💫 Maia also recently received her Royal Academy of Dance exam results! She manag
Congratulations to our student Maia who was recently invited to join the emerging talent programme starting in September at Italia Conti following her summer intensive 💫 Maia also recently received her Royal Academy of Dance exam results! She managed to take two exams in the summer term - a vocational and a higher grade 🩰: 🏅Distinction RAD Advanced Foundation 🏅🏅High Distinction RAD Grade 7 exam We’re delighted for you Maia, and so proud🎉 @maiacristinacolombini @italia.conti @royalacademyofdance - - #dance #dancer #dancerintraining #italiaconti #royalacademyofdance #prouddanceteachers #altaacademyofdance
Our lovely student Matilda has thoroughly enjoyed her summer intensives at YBS and more recently at Junior Masterclasses Prague! She also had news just last week that was awarded a distinction for her recent @royalacademyofdance Advanced 1 exam and
Our lovely student Matilda has thoroughly enjoyed her summer intensives at YBS and more recently at Junior Masterclasses Prague! She also had news just last week that was awarded a distinction for her recent @royalacademyofdance Advanced 1 exam and a high distinction for her final RAD Grade 8 ballet exam! 🩰 Congratulations on these amazing achievements. We’re so proud of you! 💫 @juniormasterclassesinprague @yorkshireballetseminars - - #balletdancer #ballet #balletintensive #yorkshireballetseminars #juniormasterclassesinprague #royalacademyofdance #altaacademyofdance
Throwback to the presentation of @royalacademyofdance exam certificates in the summer term to some very happy students!😊 We’re so proud of our dancers’ achievements - 100% pass rate with 75% distinctions and 25% high merits! 🎉 We’re now taking registrations for the Autumn term. Come and join our nurturing and inspiring classes and see your child flourish. Contact info@altadance.co.uk to book your trial today. - - #dance #ballet #danceschool #balletschool #royalacademyofdanceexams #balletdancers #danceclassesforkids #balletclassforkids #brightonandhove #proudballetteachers #altaacademyofdance #applytoday
Amazing results today from @southfestivals 😊 🥈Ella 13 years jazz & qualified 🥈Maia 16 years contemporary 🥉Ella 13 years lyrical & qualified 🥉Maia 16 years lyrical Congratulations! We’re so proud of you 💫 - - #dance #lyricald
Amazing results today from @southfestivals 😊 🥈Ella 13 years jazz & qualified 🥈Maia 16 years contemporary 🥉Ella 13 years lyrical & qualified 🥉Maia 16 years lyrical Congratulations! We’re so proud of you 💫 - - #dance #lyricaldance #contemporarydance #dancesolos #southfestivals #allenglanddance #altaacademyofdance
We’re very excited to be offering our popular holiday workshops on the afternoons of 5th, 6th and 12th August: 2.00-3.45 pm 3-5years - £20 (sibling £16) 4.00-6.15 pm 6-8 years - £22 (sibling £18) Each workshop will in
We’re very excited to be offering our popular holiday workshops on the afternoons of 5th, 6th and 12th August: 2.00-3.45 pm 3-5years - £20 (sibling £16) 4.00-6.15 pm 6-8 years - £22 (sibling £18) Each workshop will include a dance class exploring the beautiful story of Sleeping Beauty as well as arts and crafts. Location: St Peter’s Church Hall, corner of Portland Road and Tamworth Road, Hove, BN3 5GD Book your place: email info@altadance.co.uk Come along, bring a friend, have some fun and be inspired! 😊 - - #ballet #dance #summerworkshop #sleepingbeautyballet #danceforkids #balletforkids #brightonandhove #altaacademyofdance
Huge congratulations to our dancers who took their vocational @royalacademyofdance exams in London last week 🩰 From Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 1 (and a Grade 7 squeezed in). It’s so lovely to see how supportive you are towards one an
Huge congratulations to our dancers who took their vocational @royalacademyofdance exams in London last week 🩰 From Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 1 (and a Grade 7 squeezed in). It’s so lovely to see how supportive you are towards one another 😊 We’re very proud of you all 🌟 A big thank you as ever to our wonderful teachers ❤️ - - #ballet #dance #balletdancers #royalacademyofdance #radvocationalexams #balletschool #altaacademyofdance
Saturday evening watching National Youth Dance Company’s Gravity by Boy Blue at Sadlers Wells was simply sensational! The timing, precision of movements, fluidity and power was phenomenal. 🔥 Zak opened the show with an incredible solo. We wer
Saturday evening watching National Youth Dance Company’s Gravity by Boy Blue at Sadlers Wells was simply sensational! The timing, precision of movements, fluidity and power was phenomenal. 🔥 Zak opened the show with an incredible solo. We were blown away and so proud to witness your versatility. 💫 Bravo to the whole cast for such a fantastic performance 🎉 @zakmichaelkwaku @nydcompany - - #nydcompany #nydc #boyblue #sadlerswells #proudteachermoment
Day 2 ballet exams in Brighton earlier this week was a full day of higher grade exams. 🩰 A huge well done to all dancers for their dedication throughout the year. We’re very proud of all you have achieved. 💫 A big thank you to our faculty o
Day 2 ballet exams in Brighton earlier this week was a full day of higher grade exams. 🩰 A huge well done to all dancers for their dedication throughout the year. We’re very proud of all you have achieved. 💫 A big thank you to our faculty of teachers and pianist Liz. ❤️ @royalacademyofdance - - #ballet #dance #balletexams #dancers #balletschool #royalacademyofdance #royalacademyofdanceexams #radhighergrades #altaacademyofdance
Very well done to all our lovely dancers who took their ballet exam last week. 🩰🌟 You’ve all worked incredibly hard preparing for this moment. We’re so proud of you all! 😊 A big thank you to our amazing teachers for preparing the st
Very well done to all our lovely dancers who took their ballet exam last week. 🩰🌟 You’ve all worked incredibly hard preparing for this moment. We’re so proud of you all! 😊 A big thank you to our amazing teachers for preparing the students with such care and to pianist Liz for the fabulous music for higher grades 🎵 ❤️ @royalacademyofdance #ballet #dance #balletexams #dancers #balletschool #royalacademyofdance #royalacademyofdanceexams #altaacademyofdance
We’ve got a great week lined up with our Summer workshop on 4th - 8th August 2025. Explore different genres and the chance to get creative. Jazz • Musical Theatre • Contemporary • Ballet • Crafts Some dance or similar ex
We’ve got a great week lined up with our Summer workshop on 4th - 8th August 2025. Explore different genres and the chance to get creative. Jazz • Musical Theatre • Contemporary • Ballet • Crafts Some dance or similar experience required. Age 8/9+ 9.30am - 4.00pm (Thurs 7th from 10.15am) Book for 2, 3 or 5 days. Contact: info@altadance.co.uk WhatsApp: 07876 492899. 📷 @scarlettcookphotography - #summerworkshop #dance #summerdanceforkids #brightonandhove
Congratulations to our Alta Academy dancers Matilda, Jess and Molly who were all offered places for English Youth Ballet’s production of Swan Lake coming to the Hawth theatre in Crawley this autumn! 🙌🏻 And special mention to Matilda for bein
Congratulations to our Alta Academy dancers Matilda, Jess and Molly who were all offered places for English Youth Ballet’s production of Swan Lake coming to the Hawth theatre in Crawley this autumn! 🙌🏻 And special mention to Matilda for being awarded a scholarship. 🌟 We’re really proud of you all! 😊 @englishyouthballet - - #ballet #dance #balletdancers #englishyouthballet #altaacademyofdance #proudofyou
Celebration time for these lovely students! 🎉 A full set of distinctions achieved in their final RAD graded exam - Grade 8! 🏅 Such a lovely way to finish the RAD grades. 😊 We’re very proud of you all 🌟 Fun fact: dancers can earn UCAS p Jumping for joy now that we’re back to term in full swing😊 It’s been lovely to see all the dancers back in classes these past 2 weeks and a warm welcome to all the new joiners. 🥰 It’s not too late to join and be part of the acti Amazing news for Matilda and Zak - both were awarded distinctions for their RAD Advanced 1 exam and have qualified for the Bedells Bursary which is the RAD’s annual competition to recognise young dancers’ excellence in artistic and techni Our Autumn term starts this coming Monday, 8th September! Book now to secure your no obligation trial before spaces go. We offer a variety of classes and levels, from ballet to modern, contemporary, jazz and the latest addition: tap. We also hav 📣 NEW CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT 📣 We’ve been wanting to add Tap classes for a while so we’re excited this is now happening! Tap dance is not only a fun and energetic style of dance that combines rhythm, coordination and creativity, it also h We’re delighted to share the (rather overdue) wonderful news that our student Zak has been offered a place on the Royal Ballet School Advanced Associates programme following his audition a short while ago. Congratulations Zak! 🎉 We’re s Our dancers Ella and Zak had the best time last week being part of National Youth Ballet’s Senior Performance company. They worked with choreographers on pieces which were performed at the end of the week. In addition, they created their ow 📣NEW BEGINNERS / IMPROVERS ADULT CLASS We’re excited to offer an adult ballet beginners’ / improvers’ level class from September in a lovely dance studio right in the centre of Hove! There is free onsite parking (a rarity in Br Our summer term newsletter has landed on the same day as A level results. Today we celebrate all our dancers (some pictured here) who took their A level exams in the summer term. We hope you got the results you wanted.🤞 We wish 3 of our A level l Congratulations to our student Maia who was recently invited to join the emerging talent programme starting in September at Italia Conti following her summer intensive 💫 Maia also recently received her Royal Academy of Dance exam results! She manag Our lovely student Matilda has thoroughly enjoyed her summer intensives at YBS and more recently at Junior Masterclasses Prague! She also had news just last week that was awarded a distinction for her recent @royalacademyofdance Advanced 1 exam and
Throwback to the presentation of @royalacademyofdance exam certificates in the summer term to some very happy students!😊 We’re so proud of our dancers’ achievements - 100% pass rate with 75% distinctions and 25% high merits! 🎉 We&rsqu
Amazing results today from @southfestivals 😊 🥈Ella 13 years jazz & qualified 🥈Maia 16 years contemporary 🥉Ella 13 years lyrical & qualified 🥉Maia 16 years lyrical Congratulations! We’re so proud of you 💫 - - #dance #lyricald We’re very excited to be offering our popular holiday workshops on the afternoons of 5th, 6th and 12th August: 2.00-3.45 pm 3-5years - £20 (sibling £16) 4.00-6.15 pm 6-8 years - £22 (sibling £18) Each workshop will in Huge congratulations to our dancers who took their vocational @royalacademyofdance exams in London last week 🩰 From Intermediate Foundation to Advanced 1 (and a Grade 7 squeezed in). It’s so lovely to see how supportive you are towards one an Saturday evening watching National Youth Dance Company’s Gravity by Boy Blue at Sadlers Wells was simply sensational! The timing, precision of movements, fluidity and power was phenomenal. 🔥 Zak opened the show with an incredible solo. We wer Day 2 ballet exams in Brighton earlier this week was a full day of higher grade exams. 🩰 A huge well done to all dancers for their dedication throughout the year. We’re very proud of all you have achieved. 💫 A big thank you to our faculty o Very well done to all our lovely dancers who took their ballet exam last week. 🩰🌟 You’ve all worked incredibly hard preparing for this moment. We’re so proud of you all! 😊 A big thank you to our amazing teachers for preparing the st We’ve got a great week lined up with our Summer workshop on 4th - 8th August 2025. Explore different genres and the chance to get creative. Jazz • Musical Theatre • Contemporary • Ballet • Crafts Some dance or similar ex Congratulations to our Alta Academy dancers Matilda, Jess and Molly who were all offered places for English Youth Ballet’s production of Swan Lake coming to the Hawth theatre in Crawley this autumn! 🙌🏻 And special mention to Matilda for bein

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