dance classes

learn about our classes

We hold many dance classes for all our students and offer a wide range of classes for ages 3 and up, to find out more about our classes just click the buttons below, a pop up will appear with the time and date of the classes.

Teaching Programmes

AGE 3 – 4 years:

The Pre-school programme is aimed at ages 3-4 years and has been specifically designed with the capabilities and interests of this particular age group.

Ballet classes inspire and captivate their imagination whilst aiding improvements in motor skills, balance and co-ordination.

Tap is fun and helps with musicality and rhythms for a variety of steps and builds confidence.

AGE 5-7 years:

Ballet/Jazz and Tap classes inspire and captivate their imagination whilst aiding improvements in motor skills, balance and co-ordination. The Primary Syllabus is taught and offered at examination level.

AGE 8 – 11 years:

Junior classes continue the development of the skills attained in the younger age groups whilst introducing additional elements in terms of stage performance.

The children are offered Grade Exam Assessments in Jazz, Tap and Ballet.

AGE 12 -19 years:

These classes are for fun, fitness, confidence and stage presence. The children can also participate in Regulated Grade Examinations in Jazz, Tap and Classical Ballet and can achieve UCAS points towards their university entry.

From the age of 16, for suitably qualified students, we offer a teacher training programme which leads to a recognised teaching qualification. 

Important Information

  • GJDA is a UKA Dance School
  • The UKA Dance have their own data protection protocols which we also follow.
  • We only use your personal information for communication and administration purposes.
  • Your information will not be given to any other third parties.
  • All our teachers have Access NI checks completed.

tuesday

Location: Holywood Exchange @ Belfast Operatic Company Studio, Heron Road.

  • 3.45pm – 4.30pm Studio 1 Age 4 – 10 years ACRO
  • 4.30pm – 5.30pm Studio 1: Age 3 – P1 BALLET/JAZZ/TAP
  • 4.30pm – 5.30pm Studio 2 P2 – P5 BALLET/TAP/JAZZ
  • 5.30pm – 6.30pm Studio 1: P6 – P7 JAZZ GRADES
  • 6.30pm – 7.15pm Studio 2: P6 – P7 TAP GRADES
  • 6.00pm – 7.00pm Studio 1: Age 11 – 19 years Regulated JAZZ GRADES
  • 7.00pm – 7.45pm Studio 1: Age 11 – 19 years Regulated TAP GRADES

wednesday

Location: NEWTOWNABBEY @ MOSSLEY PARISH (CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT) MANSE ROAD.

  • 3.45 – 4.45pm Hall 1 Age 3 – P1 Ballet/Jazz/Tap
  • 4.45 – 5.45pm Hall 1 P2 – P4 Ballet/Jazz/Tap
  • 4.45 – 5.45pm Hall 2 P5 – 12 years Ballet/Jazz/Tap Grades

thursday

Location: LISBURN @ POND PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

  • 4.30 – 5.30pm Hall 1: Age 3 – 5 Ballet/Jazz/Tap 
  • 4.30 – 5.30pm Hall 2: P2, P3, P4 Ballet/Jazz/Tap 
  • 5.30 – 6.15pm Hall 1: ACRO Dance P1 – P7 
  • 5.30 – 6.30pm Hall 2: Ballet Grades P5 – P7 & Age 11 – 16 years
  • 6.30 – 7.30pm Hall 1: Jazz Grades P5 – P7
  • 6.30 – 7.30pm Hall 2:  Jazz Grades & Elementary Jazz Age 11 – 19 Yrs 
  • 7.30 – 8.15pm Hall 1: Tap Grades P5 – P7 
  • 7.30 – 8.15pm Hall 2: Tap Grades Age 11-19 Yrs