How Dance Lessons Support Your Child’s Growth

Dancing has always been a popular activity for kids, both girls and boys.  There’s very little equipment needed to get started, it can be practised at home with friends or alone and there are many inspiring dancers to look up to.  But there’s more than just...

How Long Does It Take to Become A Professional Ballerina?

One of the big questions many keen young ballerinas will ask in class is how long does it take to become a professional ballerina?  And the answer is a tricky one because there are lots of things to consider and everyone is different. Let’s start by saying that a...

Great Traits All Dancers Share

When you hear people talk about great dancers, you hear them discussed by their natural talent and abilities or even their physical traits.  And while this does play a part in success, a lot more is down to certain traits that they all share. The majority of...

Could you name England’s Traditional Dances?

At Jade Harrison School of Dance, we love to dance and take inspiration from all types of dancing. While we focus on ballet and more modern styles of dance and movement such as Acrobatic Arts we also love to discover and are inspired by all types of dance. How much do...

The Benefits of Acro Dance Classes for Kids

Have you heard of Acro Dance or Acrobatic Arts? This is a new popular dance class that blends the disciplines of dance and acrobatics into a new and exciting way to explore movement. If you are thinking of finding a dance class for your child in North Tyneside (when...

The Most Romantic Ballets

By the very nature of the dance, ballet is very romantic.  The graceful dancers, beautiful costumes, the amazing movements, all of these naturally lend themselves to a romantic storyline.  Not all ballets have a romantic theme, though.  But some stand...