Sheffield's friendly dance school for 40+ years
Dance classes in Sheffield for every age and every ability
A warm, welcoming studio where every child, and every grown-up, gets their chance to dance. Ballet, tap, street, freestyle and more, taught by qualified teachers who have been doing this for over 40 years.
Years in Sheffield
Classes & styles
Friendly venues
- Established 1982
- IDTA Qualified Teachers
- DBS Checked
- Award-Winning Inclusive Classes
A warm welcome from spotlight
Not a stage-school pressure cooker. A second home.
For more than 40 years, families across Sheffield have trusted Spotlight School of Dance to give their children a confident start in dance. We are a friendly, relaxed studio where children make friends, build confidence and genuinely love coming back week after week.
Whether your little one is taking their very first ballet steps, your teenager wants to take their dancing seriously through graded exams, or you fancy dusting off your own tap shoes, there is a class here for you.
Years teaching in Sheffield
Local children taught to dance
Classes and dance styles
Community awards for inclusion (2018)
Our Classes
From first steps to centre stage
From toddlers to teens to adults, every class is taught by IDTA-qualified teachers in a fun, supportive setting. Pick a style to find out more.
Rosette & First Steps
Ballet, tap and freestyle through play for our littlest dancers.
Contemporary & Modern Jazz
Expressive, modern movement where technique meets artistry.
A warm welcome from spotlight
A chance to dance, for everyone
We believe every child deserves the joy of dancing, whatever their needs. Our award-winning Chance to Dance classes are designed for children with additional needs, with mixed, advanced and sensory groups so every child can take part at the right pace.
2018
Sparkle Award for autism arts inclusion, from Sheffield’s autism support group
2018
Hallam FM Heroes, for inspiring local families
Why Spotlight
40 years of dancing in Sheffield
Spotlight opened its doors in 1982, and four decades on we are still doing what we have always done best: helping Sheffield’s children fall in love with dance in a place that feels like a second home. We have taught thousands of local children. Some of them now bring their own.
Qualified, caring teachers
All IDTA-trained and DBS-checked, with genuine warmth and patience.
Real progression
Optional graded IDTA exams, from your first rosette right through to advanced.
A relaxed, friendly atmosphere
No egos, no pressure, just brilliant dancing and children who love to learn.
Class Timetable
What's on each week
We run classes across two Sheffield venues. New starters can join at any time, and your first class is always free. Sample timetable shown below. Please visit the timetable page for a full list.
Thursdays
Lowedges Community Centre
Chance to Dance
Mixed, all ages
Chance to Dance
Advanced, 14+
Limited Dance
Adult, all abilities and levels
Tap
Adult, some previous tap experience needed
Fridays
Chantrey Centre
IDTA Grade 3 Tap & Grade 2 Theatrecraft
Seniors
IDTA Grade 3 Theatrecraft & Grade 2 Tap
Seniors
IDTA Grade 3 Ballet & Grade 1 Modern
Seniors
Saturdays
Lowedges Community Centre
Rosette Ballet & Tap
Age 2+
Rosette Freestyle
Age 2+
Chance to Dance Sensory
All needs
Mixed Street
Age 5+
About Us
The people behind every brilliant class
Every one of our teachers is IDTA-qualified and DBS-checked, and every one shares the same belief: that dance should be welcoming, encouraging and fun.
What Our Customers Say
Loved by Sheffield families
“My daughter has been coming here for years and years. She is 16 now, still coming for lessons and still enjoys it. I think that speaks volumes.”
Karen Spooner
Parent
“Perfect. Very friendly, happy staff that work with children all ages and abilities…. Love love love this place”
Gary Luke
“Love this place. Brilliant teachers and fun for all ages”
Rachael Trenchard
Gallery
40 years of smiles and brilliant dancing
There is no better way to get a feel for Spotlight than to see us in action.
Qualified & Accredited
Proudly affiliated & recognised
IDTA
Qualified teachers
DBS
Checked staff
EST. 1982
40+ years
2018
Award winning
Why Spotlight
Here to help, before you even start
These are the things parents ask us most. If yours is not answered here, just give us a call or drop us a message.
We welcome children from a very young age. Our Rosette ballet, tap and freestyle classes start from age 2. Whatever their age, we will help you find the right class.
Not at all. The vast majority of our pupils start as complete beginners. Our teachers are wonderful with new starters and will help your child settle in quickly.
Yes. We offer a free trial class with no obligation, so you and your child can see if it is the right fit before committing to anything.
For a free trial, comfortable clothes they can move in, and bare feet or trainers, are perfectly fine. Once they join, we will let you know about uniform and the right shoes for their class.
We do, but only if your child wants to. All our teachers are IDTA-qualified, so pupils can work through graded examinations at their own pace. Exams are always optional and there is never any pressure.
Yes, and it is something we are very proud of. Our award-winning Chance to Dance classes are designed for children with additional needs, with mixed, advanced and sensory groups. Read more on our Inclusion page or call us for a friendly chat.