Dance Classes in Kenilworth

Zest Dance Kenilworth launched in spring 2021 and we offer dance classes throughout the week for children aged 2.5 - 9 years old.

Our fun and engaging dance classes are sure to keep your little ones active, whilst they also build friendships and develop their confidence. We place importance on teaching the whole child and developing creativity and imagination from a young age. We are passionate about safe and professional training at Zest Dance and place each individual’s needs at the forefront of all we do.

Alongside our class timetable, we also offer dance sessions within nurseries and schools in the local area around Kenilworth.

If you have any questions regarding our dance classes, please do get in touch or book in for your trial session now! We look forward to welcoming you soon.


Frankie Young

Principal
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Little Lemons is a really great class! It brings little ones out of themselves and is nicely structured. My little one loves it and dances around the house singing the songs. Miss Frankie is fab, patience of a saint, and a great teacher!
Gemma
My daughter loves her dance classes with Zest Dance. Miss Frankie is a great teacher. She has very a friendly and patient approach to making the classes fun, whilst helping to build confidence in the young dancers.
Caroline
I thoroughly recommend Zest Dance school. My daughter went to try 3 classes with Miss Frankie and she loved them so much that she's now doing them all! She looks forward to the dance lessons and will not miss them for the world.
Silvia

Timetable

Dance Classes in Kenilworth

Saturday at The Kenilworth Centre

  • Beginners Acro

    -

    Reception +

  • Acro A

    -

    Year 1 +

  • Musical Theatre

    -

    Year 1 +

  • Acro B

    -

    Year 1 +

Saturday at Undo Yoga Studio

  • Little Lemons Pre School Dance

    -

    Ages 2.5 - 4

  • Little Lemons Pre School Dance

    -

    Ages 2.5 - 4

Monday at The Kenilworth Centre

  • Tiny Tap, Ballet & Modern Mix

    -

    Reception

Thursday at The Kenilworth Centre

  • Mini Tap, Ballet & Modern Mix

    -

    Year 1

  • Junior Street

    -

    Year 2+

  • Mini Street

    -

    Reception +

Thursday at The Kenilworth Centre

  • Pre-Junior Tap, Ballet & Modern Mix

    -

    Year 2

  • Junior Tap

    -

    Year 3 +

  • Junior Ballet

    -

    Year 3 +

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Our Dance Venue

The Kenilworth Centre

Abbey End Car Park
Kenilworth
Warwickshire
CV8 1QJ

What Our Dancers Think

Our Teachers

Frankie Young

Principal

Frankie is the ‘boss’ at Zest Dance and teaches all subjects, alongside the admin and running of the school. Frankie’s superpower is her attention to detail and magic powers to make everything better!

Frankie Young

Principal

Frankie started dancing at the tender age of 3 at Daniels Dancing Academy in Kenilworth and always knew that she wanted to be a dance teacher. She holds teaching qualifications in Ballet, Tap, Theatre Craft, Contemporary Modern Jazz, Acro, Freestyle and Musical Theatre and is a Fellow of the IDTA (International Dance Teachers Association). She also has a BA(Hons) degree in Dance Education from the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) and is Acrobatic Arts Certified. She has over 12 years of experience teaching in schools, nurseries, dance schools and performing arts academies.

Over the years Frankie has performed in numerous shows, musicals and performances and has choreographed many local productions.

Frankie is passionate about providing a safe and nurturing environment to dancers of all ages and believes that dance classes don’t just teach movement and steps, but so much more that student’s take into their future lives.

Frankie has always wanted to set up her own dance school and Zest Dance has already exceeded all of her wildest dreams. She takes huge pride in the quality of the classes, and ensuring that every student has a wonderful experience at Zest Dance.

Mollie McGrane

Teacher

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Mollie teaches a variety of classes in Stratford-upon-Avon and Kenilworth. Mollie's superpower is her tapping feet and creative choreography!

Mollie McGrane

Teacher

Mollie started dancing at around the age of 3 and hasn't stopped since. At the age of 16, she studied dance and musical theatre full time at Pattison College, Coventry, where she also gained her IDTA Level 4 teaching diplomas in Ballet, Tap and Modern.

After working as a dancer in the UK and in Greece, Mollie moved to Bahrain to teach full time at a dance studio for 2 years. She is now very happy to be back home, excited to start teaching at Zest Dance and continue working towards more teaching qualifications.

Emily Gyles

Teacher

Emily teaches acro and musical theatre at Zest Dance! Emily’s superpower is her triple threat talent and fresh ideas!

Emily Gyles

Teacher

Emily graduated from The Urdang Academy in 2024 where she gained a first class Honours degree in Professional Dance and Musical Theatre (BA). Emily has trained in dance and Musical Theatre since she was 4 years old. Before she attended The Urdang Academy she completed RAD and IDTA exams to an advanced level as well as being an All England Dance finalist with honours recognition.

Alongside her training at The Urdang Academy, Emily worked as a dance teacher at a London dance school for ages 3-18, delivering classes in a range of styles. Upon returning to the midlands, Emily undertook her Acrobatic Arts Module 1 course.

Emily is excited to see what her professional performing career entails as well as developing her teaching career also.

Term Dates

2023 - 2024

Term Dates

2024 - 2025

Term Dates

FAQs

Our main focus during our classes is the fun and enjoyment elements!

We support each new child attending the class to make sure they're having a great time and enjoying dance as much as we did at their age.
Children are able to attend our classes independently from age 2 and a half however our parent and tot style classes start from 18 months.
We run classes throughout most of the year and run through half terms.

We do however have 2 weeks off for Christmas, 2 weeks off for Easter and 6 weeks off in the summer. 

During these holidays, there are often opportunities for dance camps and workshops!
Yes. We currently have:

 One way systems in all of our venues.
Sanitising hands upon arrival and exit and during class if necessary. 
Staff PPE where necessary.
Strict studio capacities.
Cleaning procedures of the studio and equipment in between bubbles.
Our classes transfer online via zoom.

We will continue to progress towards our goals whilst also adding our Zest Dance Disco’s to the timetable each half term for all of the children to enjoy and see their friends!
Of course! We have lots of boys attend our wide variety of classes.
We offer the opportunity for students to participate in IDTA exams in a wide variety of genres.

We also produce shows every 2-3 years at a local theatre or performing arts venue.
Not at all!

Our adult classes are for all ages and abilities and we absolutely welcome beginners.

The teachers and other customers are very friendly and these classes are great to have a laugh, keep fit and learn some new skills along the way!
Anything you are comfy dancing in and doesn’t restrict movement, e.g. leggings, joggers, t-shirt, trainers.

For health and safety we ask that jewellery is removed and long hair is tied back. 

Please don’t worry if you don’t have the correct dance shoes for your trial.

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