Building happy, healthy confidence through dance since 2014.
Welcome to Pennine Academy of Dance, a place where movement, music, and friendship come together.
Our goal is simple: no matter how you enter our studios, you will leave feeling happy, healthy, and confident.
We believe that dance is a powerful tool for self-expression and personal growth, and we’ve created a space where you can feel good about yourself and celebrate everything you can achieve.
Our Mission: More than just steps
At Pennine Academy, our mission is to nurture artistry, build confidence, and foster a genuine love for dance in every single student. We are not a school focused on high-pressure competitions or creating elite squads. We are focused on you and your journey.
We want you to truly enjoy dancing. That’s why we offer a unique mixed dance education, meaning every student will learn all the core dance subjects within their weekly class. We teach:
- Ballet
- Tap
- Acrobatics
- Modern/Street
This approach allows our students to become versatile, well-rounded performers in a fun and supportive environment.
The real trophies we collect are the smiles on our students’ faces and the supportive friendships formed in our classes. We often hear how students look forward to their class all week – and that could be you too, excited to finish school or work and head to the studio.
A place to belong
Pennine Academy of Dance is a place for anyone who wants to learn how to dance. Whether you are taking your very first steps or returning to a childhood passion, you will find a warm welcome here. We measure success not just in perfect technique, but in the courage it takes to try something new, the joy of performing as part of an ensemble, and the trust built between teachers and students.
We provide clear, visible progression for everyone, with exciting opportunities to:
- Perform on a professional stage in our spectacular annual theatre shows.
- Measure your progress through optional, low-pressure exams and awards.
- Simply come along to enjoy music, movement, and a wonderful community.
The Principal
Helen Snowden BA(hons), RAD RTS
Highly qualified in the genres she teaches, Helen is able to tailor her teaching to the needs of the students. She has many years experience teaching dance across the private, public, leisure and community sectors. Helen has a passion to see as many children and young people experience and have access to dance as this is something that they will take with them throughout life.
Helen is fully insured to work in schools and hold a current DBS . Additionally Helen is first aid trained and has attended safe guarding training.
Discover more about Helen
Ready to find your confidence and fall in love with dance? We’d love to welcome you to our community.