The Dance Factory
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T E A M  D F  are accredited by leading institutions including the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD), Imperial Society of Teachers of Dance (ISTD), International Dance Teachers Association (IDTA), Progressive Ballet Technique (PBT), Alixa Flexibility, Acrobatic Arts & LAMDA

Principal – Fay Masterman
School Manager – Abigail Oakes
Lead Faculty – Bethany Barley, Claire Maloy, Lexie Oakes
LAMDA Faculty – Charlotte Davis
Visit Us: Come and experience a class, meet our dedicated team, and explore our beautiful studio. Studio visits are popular and offer a clear, inspiring introduction to life at DF. During your visit, our faculty will guide you through the most suitable classes and levels.

Our School Structure
Pre-School
Ballet (1.5–3 years)
Foundation Level
Foundation 1 (3.5–5 years) – Ballet, Intro to Tap, Intro to Modern, Intro to Acro
Foundation 2 (5–6 years) – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Intro to Acro

Junior School
Junior 1 – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Theatre Craft
Junior 2 – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Stretch, Theatre Craft, Freestyle
Junior 3 – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Stretch, Theatre Craft, Freestyle, Pre-Pointe

Intermediate School
Inter 1 – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Stretch, Theatre Craft, Freestyle, Pointe Work
Inter 2 – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Stretch, Theatre Craft, Freestyle, Pointe Work, Contemporary, Jazz

Senior School
Senior – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Stretch, Theatre Craft, Pointe Work, Contemporary, Jazz
Advanced – Ballet, Tap, Modern, Acro, Stretch, Theatre Craft, Pointe Work, Contemporary, Jazz


Book your visit or request more information:
Email: [email protected]
WhatsApp: 07894 324375
Core School Pricing
30 mins — £3.50
45 mins — £4.50
60 mins — £7.00
Class fees are collected securely via monthly Direct Debit through GoCardless. New dancers may join on a pay-as-you-dance basis for up to one academic term before moving to monthly payments.


​CORE SCHOOL SCHEDULES 
PRESCHOOL- SATURDAYS

11:00 BALLET 

THE DANCE FACTORY TIMETABLE - GRADE BREAKDOWN 
APRIL-JULY 2026
 
FOUNDATION 1- SATURDAYS
09:30 TAP
10:00 MODERN
10:30 BALLET
11:00 ACRO

FOUNDATION 2- SATURDAYS
09:30 TAP
10:00 MODERN
10:30 BALLET
11:00 ACRO

JUNIOR 1- SATURDAYS
09:30 TAP
10:00 MODERN
10:30 BALLET
11:00 ACRO OR BREAK IF ACRO TUESDAY
11:30 THEATRECRAFT

JUNIOR 2- SATURDAYS
10:30 MODERN
11:00 TAP
11:30 BALLET
12:00 THEATRECRAFT
12:30 FREESTYLE

JUNIOR 3- SATURDAYS
11:30 TAP
12:00 PRE POINTE
12:30 BALLET
13:00 MODERN
13:30 BREAK
13:45FREESTYLE
14:15 BREAK
14:30 THEATRECRAFT
15:00 FINISH

INTER 1- SATURDAYS
12:15 TAP
13:00 THEATRECRAFT
13:45 BALLET
14:30 POINTE
15:00 MODERN
15:45 FREESTYLE
16:15 FINISH

INTER 2- SATURDAYS
13:00 TAP
13:45 MODERN
14:30 FREESTYLE
15:00 THEATRECRAFT
15:45 FINISH
 
INTER 2 MONDAY
17:30 BALLET
18:15 POINTE
18:45 JAZZ TECH
19:15 LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
19:45FINISH

SENIOR - MONDAYS
17:15 OPEN TAP 
17:45 OPEN MODERN
18:15 SENIOR POINTE 
18:45 COMMERCIAL JAZZ
19:15 LYRICAL/CONTEMPORARY
19:45 OPEN BALLET 
20:15 FINISH 

LAMDA, COMP TEAM PRACTICE & TUESDAY ACRO GROUPS- PLEASE SEE CHART BELOW
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L O C A T I O N 

D F   S T U D I O 

The Dance Factory Studio
Unit 25 Leeside
Merrylees Industral Estate,
Desford, Leicestershire
​LE9 9FS

C O N T A C T 

t. 07894 324375 
e. [email protected]
w. www.thedancefactory.org

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