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AK Academy of Dancing is a renowned dance school located in Poole, offering a wide range of dance classes for all ages. Established in 1992, the academy is a family-run business that prides itself on providing professional training in a friendly and genuine environment.
The academy offers classes for children who have just started walking, as well as for adults. With fully qualified teachers who are enhanced DBS checked, and first aid trained, AK Academy of Dancing ensures a safe and enjoyable learning experience for all students.
The academy's genres include ballet, tap, modern, disco freestyle, rock and roll, and more. The curriculum is carefully designed to cater to the needs and interests of each student, fostering their passion for dance while also developing their skills and technique.
The principals and teachers at AK Academy of Dancing are highly experienced and qualified. Andrea Knowles, the principal and senior director, is a Silver Swans licenced teacher with over 30 years of teaching experience. Kim Knowles-Clayton, the principal manager of AK Tiptoes Baby Ballet & Tap, is also a Silver Swans licenced teacher. Anna Knowles-Hibbert, another principal at the academy, specialises in first dance choreography and children's themed birthday parties.
The academy also offers wedding dance choreography services, ensuring that couples have a memorable and beautiful first dance on their special day. AK Academy of Dancing has received numerous accolades and prides itself on setting the standards, not following them.
To make it more convenient for students and parents, AK Academy of Dancing has multiple venues across Poole, including Parkstone, Westmoors, Ferndown, Stanpit, Burton, and Corfe Mullen. The academy's website provides detailed information about the class timetable, prices, diary dates, as well as uniform requirements for each genre.
In addition to dance classes, AK Academy of Dancing also offers children's themed parties, providing a fun and exciting experience for young ones on their special day. The academy also has an online store where students can purchase dancewear and accessories.
For more information or to book a free trial class, interested individuals can contact AK Academy of Dancing via phone or email. The academy's business hours are from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 10:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The academy values privacy and has a comprehensive Privacy & Cookie Policy in place.