Dance Makers Academy

Dance Makers Academy is a warm and inviting dance school located in Eastbourne, New Zealand. Dedicated to providing children and young people with a supportive environment to learn and grow in dance, the academy aims to foster a love for dance while helping students build confidence and develop their technical skills.

The school offers a range of classes in tap and modern theatre dance. Students also have the opportunity to take exams and participate in various performances. Dance Makers Academy follows the syllabus of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) and boasts a team of fully qualified and experienced teachers.

The tap and modern classes take place at Emmanuel Church, situated on Greenfield Road in the charming Old Town area of Eastbourne. The location provides a perfect setting for dance lessons, with ample space and an inspiring atmosphere.

At the helm of Dance Makers Academy is Claire Tabraham, the Principal. Claire is a highly experienced and fully qualified dance teacher with the ISTD. She began her dance journey at a young age, studying RAD ballet, ISTD tap, and modern. Claire's passion lies in teaching children and watching them blossom in confidence as they work on their dance techniques.

Her teaching philosophy revolves around creating an encouraging and enjoyable environment for students to learn, progress, and shine in technique and performance.

Claire's own dance background includes a wealth of experience performing in and choreographing shows at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Docklands Arena, and Birmingham Indoor Arena. She has also conducted workshops for children and adults, provided dance training for figure skaters, and offered pre-audition coaching for West End performers. In addition, Claire founded Eastbourne Dance Space in 2015, a not-for-profit dance studio catering to adults of all ages and abilities.

Outside of her passion for dance, Claire enjoys singing in a local band. She strongly believes in the transformative power of dance and is eager to share its benefits with all her students. Claire welcomes inquiries about classes and would be delighted to assist anyone interested in enrolling.

Dance Makers Academy is committed to nurturing a love of dance and joy among its students. The school provides a vibrant and supportive community where children and young people can thrive and develop their dance abilities. To further expand its offerings, Dance Makers Academy is open to adding additional classes and grade levels. Interested individuals are encouraged to get in touch and have their child's name added to a waiting list for a future class.

For those eager to experience the wonders of dance at Dance Makers Academy, the classes are conveniently held at Emmanuel Church on Greenfield Road in Old Town, Eastbourne. The academy's dedication to excellence extends to its website design, which is handled by Little Lemon Marketing.

To learn more about Dance Makers Academy and its classes, or to have any questions answered, interested individuals can reach out to Claire via the contact form on the website. A leap with Dance Makers Academy can help encourage and develop a child's dance abilities and ignite a lifelong passion for dance.