Passion
The Downland Dance community is passionate about dance. We promote a safe and friendly studio environment, and an open community ethos, so that students of any age or ability can love to dance.
Persistence
We know that sometimes dance can be tough. That’s why our experienced teachers are skilled at tailoring physical and emotional support to any student, to help them reach their fullest potential.
Performance
Whether you dance just for fun, or dream of a career in professional dance, we believe in the power of regular performance opportunities. We aim to regularly give our students the platform to express themselves and showcase their talent.
Welcome to Downland Dance
A dance school in South Oxfordshire, specialising in classical ballet, and offering classes for all ages and abilities. We aim to provide the highest quality dance training for any student in our region, and to support and encourage those students who dream of pursuing a career in professional dance.

About Downland Dance

Downland Dance was founded in 1977 to provide regular dance tuition for children and adults across the Abingdon and Didcot area. Under the guidance of our Artistic Director, a professional ballet dancer, we currently offer ballet, contemporary, and supplemental conditioning classes for children and adults, designed to help our students max out their dancing potential. Our RAD registered teachers work hard to prepare students for annual RAD ballet and character exams.

We are proud to offer members of the school discounted access to master classes and special events led by professional dancers and world class ballet masters, as well as access to our unique ‘Members Only’ web portal which provides on-demand ballet classes and special resources to further guide our students’ training from home. We also offer virtual classes, which students are able to attend from a safe space within their own homes.

All of our classes are fun and friendly, and we believe in inclusivity in dance, regardless of age, ability, gender, race, orientation, or any other defining feature or characteristic. We believe in community spirit, and support our members and teachers working together in a safe and effective way so that every student gets the very most from their membership.

Our journey is:
Passion. Persistence. Performance.

Our classes Enquire about a free trial class

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Taught by professionals

Our highly-experienced teaching staff are RAD qualified or are professional dancers with expertise in developing ballet technique.

Practice makes perfect

For passionate dancers, our unique ‘Members Only’ area offers on-demand access to special resources and additional ballet classes to further guide our students through their dance training from the comfort of your own home.

Lights, camera, dance!

We aim to facilitate regular performance opportunities to help keep our students motivated and to give them the platform to express themselves, be proud of their dance achievements and showcase their talent.

Master Classes

Our Master Classes are led by professionals from the dance industry and are designed to inspire, motivate and guide students of dance.

Inclusivity

Our ethos is inclusivity in dance. Led by an inspirational male dancer, we enable and encourage participation from boys, girls and adults, whatever their background in dance.

Support

Dance classes are about more than just learning to dance. We care deeply about the welfare or every student, and all Downland Dance teachers, staff and directors are readily available to help with any questions or concerns – whether they are dance related or not.