Tait Stanley School of Dancing
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Principals Maurice Tait & Yvonne Stanley
We have been running a successful school in the Nottingham area for over 40 years teaching all grades and age groups from three year olds to seniors and beginners to competitors covering Ballroom, Latin American, Old Time and Rock and Roll. Many newlyweds have had their "first dance" choreographed in the school.
On a personal basis we have achieved sucess in Old Time and Ballroom competitions and also have won many inventive dance competitions, arranging new dances in Ballroom, Latin American and Old Time, these successes having been in the Imperial Society, the National Association of Teachers of Dancing, the Allied Dance Association and at the Southport, Slough and Butlins Dance Festivals.
Travelling abroad to officiate as British adjudicators has also been a part of our professional life as well as teaching abroad. Events include the Worlds, the Asian Pacific and the South Pacific in various parts of Australia, returning via Singapore to visit dance schools there. An invitation was also taken up to judge in Nottingham's Twin City of Minsk at the Spring Rhythms International Dance Festival, with a return trip including a cruise on the River Amur in Siberia to judge at various venues and provide lectures to both Amateur and Professional couples. Nearer to home visits have been made to judge at Championships in Dublin.
Our aim is to teach pupils to dance at whatever level they choose in a relaxed, friendly environment. Everyone can dance given the opportunity and encouragement. Dance improves fitness and helps with self esteem. It brings people of all ages into a community setting where they can make friends and have social enjoyment. Dance is recommended by the British Heart Foundation as an ideal way of keeping fit. There are no dress requirements in our school. All we hope for is that pupils enjoy their time with us.
Highlights
- Large maple floor
- All grades and age groups
- View of Ballroom
- View of Ballroom
- Adult Couple practising
- Medal Test Awards
Private Tuition £16 per hour but under review due to high increase in overheads.
Children's Classes £1 per session - £2.70 if attending 3 sessions in one morning.
- Opening Times:
- Private Tuition on weekdays from 5.30 p.m. onwards or earlier if required.
Children's Classes Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. plus Private Tuition following classes.
Social Practise nights alternative Wednesday evenings from 8 p.m.
- Types of Dance Taught: Ballroom, Latin American, Old Time & Wedding Choreography
- RAD Registered: No
- ISTD Qualified Instructor(s): No
- NDTA Registered: No
- SOBHD Member: No
- SDTA Member: No
- UKA Qualified: No
- Adult Classes: Yes
- Childrens Classes: Yes
- Minimum Age:
From Exit 26 of the M1 follow A610 towards Nottingham.
At first island take 2nd exit into Low Wood Road signposted Bulwell and Hucknall.
At next island turn right int Sellers Wood Drive.
Take 1st left into Hoewood Road and 2nd right into Rock Street.
School is on the left on the bend of the road.
- Take 5 Theatre School Of Dancing, Bulwell (approx. 1 miles)
- Fennell School of Dance, Nottingham (approx. 3 miles)
- Gedling Ballet School, Gedling (approx. 5 miles)
- The Regency Dance Centre Ltd., Sutton in Ashfield (approx. 8 miles)
- Pure Belly Dance, Ockbrook (approx. 9 miles)
- Josephine Elliott School of Dance, Derby (approx. 13 miles)
- A-List Dance Company, Rotherham (approx. 28 miles)
- Starstruck School of Theatre Dance, Barnsley (approx. 37 miles)
- Nouveau Theatre School, Birmingham (approx. 38 miles)
- MSDance, Birmingham (approx. 39 miles)