Based in Cornwall
Based in Cornwall
Based in Cornwall Based in Cornwall Based in CornwallFalmouth - Penryn - Illogan - Camborne
We offer dance classes and parties to students from as young as 18 months to adults.
WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
BALLET APPRECIATION
BALLET APPRECIATION
BALLET APPRECIATION
Online Ballet Appreciation class is for children ages 18 months - 6 years.
It is held every Friday at 10am via Facebook Messenger.
The class is £3 for 30 minutes.
Please feel free to contact us via email or Whatsapp if you are interested.
Email: actsdanceuk@gmail.com
Whatsapp: +4407594930980
BALLET FITNESS
BALLET APPRECIATION
BALLET APPRECIATION
Online Ballet Fitness class is for teens and adults.
It is held every Friday at 11am via Zoom.
The class is £4.50 for 1 hour.
Please feel free to contact us via email or Whatsapp if you are interested.
Email: actsdanceuk@gmail.com
Whatsapp: +4407594930980
LATEST NEWS & EVENTS
North Cornwall Dance Festival 2020
3 students from Acts Dance UK between the ages of 8 and 21 represented the school in competing at the North Cornwall Dance Festival in February 2020.
AWARDS:
- Senior Ballet Solo, Lara, 1st place.
- Junior Street Duo, Eli & Lilly, 2nd place.
Torbay and South West of England Dance Festival 2020
2 students from Acts Dance UK will be representing the school in competing at the Torbay and South West of England Dance Festival in 2020.
- Pranusha (10 years & under Ballet Solo Category)
- Noah (10 years & under Ballet Solo Category)
All of us from Acts Dance UK would like to wish them all the best at the competition!
More information about the event can be found on their website.
Acts Dance UK New Year Party 2020
Date/Time: 9th February, 11am - 1pm
Location: King Charles Hall, TR11 3HX
Check out our Facebook or Instagram page @actsdanceuk for a video of the party!
ABOUT US
Acts Dance UK
Acts Dance Academy was originally founded in 2004 in Malaysia offering Music and Dance classes such as Ballet, Jazz, Latin, Hip-Hop, Modern, Tap, Violin, Piano and Guitar for students as young as 3 to adults. ADA follows the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, UK (ISTD) and the Commonwealth Society of Teachers of Dancing, AU (CSTD) syllabus. Students are sent for the yearly exams achieving results from the Top 2 category; Distinction and Merit. ADA also sends students for dance competitions. The company won First Runner-Up at the Michael Jackson's Flashmob Dance Competition in collaboration with the prestigious West End London.
More information about the school can be found here: https://actsdance.wixsite.com/actsdanceacademy
In 2019, Acts Dance UK opened in Cornwall, UK by co-Owner of Acts Dance Academy, Hillary Tan. The school started in May 2019 with only 3 students and it now has more than 60 students. We offer dance classes such as Ballet, Ballet Appreciation, Ballet Fitness and Freestyle Dance Movement. Dance parties are also available here! Classes are open to students from as young as 18 months to adults. ADU has a highly qualified team of staff who have undergone DBS checks and obtain the Public Liability Insurance as well as the registered teaching certification from the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, UK (ISTD).
OUR CLASSES
Falmouth & Penryn
Falmouth & Penryn
Falmouth & Penryn
Classes are held at King Charles Hall, TR11 3HX
Monday (Falmouth)
Ballet Appreciation (Private) @ 3.30PM - 4.00PM
Ballet Appreciation @ 4.00PM - 4.30PM
Children's Ballet @ 4.30PM - 5.30PM
Adult Ballet Fitness @ 5.30PM - 6.30PM
Classes are held at Stuart Stephen Hall, TR10 8EX
Thursday (Penryn)
Freestyle Dance Movement @ 3.30PM - 4.00PM
Ballet Appreciation @ 4.00PM - 4.30PM
Camborne
Falmouth & Penryn
Falmouth & Penryn
Classes are held at Camborne Wesley Methodist Church, TR14 8EG
Wednesday
Ballet Appreciation @ 3.30PM - 4.00PM
Ballet Appreciation @ 4.00PM - 4.30PM
Ballet Appreciation @ 4.30PM - 5.00PM
Illogan
Falmouth & Penryn
Illogan
Classes are held at Old School Centre, TR16 4BB
Saturday
Ballet Appreciation @ 11.15AM - 11.45AM
Ballet Appreciation @ 11.45AM - 12.15PM
Children's Ballet @ 12.15PM - 1.15PM
Ballet Appreciation @ 1.15PM - 1.45PM
OUR TEACHERS
HILLARY TAN (AISTD/RAD) FOUNDER/OWNER OF ACTS DANCE UK
Hillary started Ballet at an early age of 2. Later part of her dance career, she took up other dance styles such as Latin, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Modern, Tap and Contemporary. Hillary was taught and trained in Malaysia at her mothers' dance school, Acts Dance Academy. Being trained under her mother, she has achieved the Top Grade; Distinction in all her dance exams. Later on, Hillary trained in several other prestigious dance schools in London & Swindon such as Danceworks London, The London Russian Ballet School and The Judith Hockaday School of Dance and Drama. She focuses mainly on Ballet, Modern, Tap and Contemporary and has completed her Ballet exams with the Royal Academy and Imperial Ballet (ISTD) until Advanced 2 .
In 2016, Hillary gained registered and certified dance teacher status with top marks under ISTD and has been sending in students from Acts Dance Academy for yearly exams. All her students have achieved excellent results; Distinction and Merit. Besides exams, she has also participated in several dance competitions; Malaysian Dance Carnival, 18th Dance Society of Malaysia Solo Classical Ballet Competition and the ISTD Summer School. One of which was in collaboration with West End London where she competed in a FlashMob Dance Competition and won First Runner-Up and was invited to attend a dance workshop in Malaysia taught by the cast of West End London.
Due to her relocation to Cornwall in 2018, she was given many dance related opportunities such as leading a dance workshop at Jubilee Pool, Penzance on Flamingo Day 2019, training soloist dancers from Scruffy Mutt Dance Company part time for dance competitions, being a judge for a dance competition held at The Poly in Falmouth for Scruffy Mutt Dance Company and participated in several dance photoshoots with numerous photographers.
Currently, Hillary is working towards a BSc in Business and Digital Marketing at Falmouth University and keeps herself updated with the dance syllabus by actively participating in teachers courses by the relevant examination board.
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Ballet
Freestyle Dance Movement
Freestyle Dance Movement
Ballet Appreciation is designed for infants 18 months to 6 years. This class focuses on dance and movement to music. The teacher demonstrates basic ballet and freestyle techniques. This family friendly class encourages parents to join in and dance along.
Ballet is designed for students from the age of 7 and up. Students are trained under the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing, UK (ISTD) syllabus. Competitions and exams are optional.
Freestyle Dance Movement
Freestyle Dance Movement
Freestyle Dance Movement
Designed for children aged 3 onward. This class is a mixture of Ballet, Hip-Hop and Stretching to help improve the flexibility and music awareness of children.
Ballet Fitness
Ballet Fitness
Ballet Fitness
Designed for teens and adults. This is a full body workout class for people of all levels of fitness and dance. The class equally combines strength, cardio and flexibility. Even if you are not a professional dancer, all are welcomed to join!
Dance Parties
Ballet Fitness
Ballet Fitness
Acts Dance UK teachers will come to you and your party! Dance fun with our Director in Street/Hip-Hop. Only £7 per person. Book your dance party now!