About Stage Door Theatre Arts

Stage Door Theatre Arts is based in Castle Donington and runs on Saturday mornings during term time, we have a sister group - an adult only tap group that runs on a Thursday.

We provide dance classes for children (and adults) from 2 yrs of age, mainly teaching ballet, tap, freestyle but we also teach contemporary and musical theatre when we can fit it in our busy timetable. Stage Door holds regular dance exam sessions for those students that wish to take a formal exam - we are NATD members. Dancing is great way to not only keep active and learn new skills but can help to improve confidence. We love holding shows and we aim to do this once every 2 years, although we are still growing again after the pandemic. Take a look at the photos, such a fabulous experience for all involved.

We are a community group and as such all qualified teaching staff and teaching assistants are volunteers, this enables the fees to be kept to a minimum. The intention being that learning to dance is affordable and fun.

The School was originally founded by Linda Cooper over 40 years ago and has gone from strength to strength.

Please feel free to ask any questions, we would be happy for you to come and visit to see if you/your child would like to join us

Why Dance?

It's Fun!

Benefits of Dancing for children

Physical

Dance is an excellent way to keep children active and fit whilst developing many different physical skills. These include co-ordination, balance, flexibility, strength and stamina. Dance also teaches children how to exercise safely and how to look after their bodies.

Social

Dance offers a community for children to be a part of, where they can make new friends and have the opportunity to experience performance and learn to work as part of a team.

Confidence, Achievements and Creativity

Dance classes are a great way to boost confidence in children, it provides the opportunity to learn new skills, perform and participate in examinations which transfer into all areas of their lives.

Benefits of Dancing for Adults

Health benefits of dancing

Dancing can be a way to stay fit for people of all ages, shapes and sizes. It has a wide range of physical and mental benefits including:

Improved condition of your cardiovascular system.

Increased muscular strength, endurance and motor fitness

Increased aerobic fitness

Improved muscle tone and strength

Can help with Weight management

Stronger bones and reduced risk of osteoporosis

Better coordination, agility and flexibility

Improved balance and spatial awareness

Increased physical confidence

Improved general and psychological well-being

Reduced risk of type II diabetes, reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, reduced risk of hypertension

Greater self-confidence and self-esteem