MT Dance

Our Musical Theatre (MT) Dance courses are designed to bring the magic of stage choreography to life. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or have never danced a step in your life, we’ll help you build confidence, master techniques, and embrace the joy of storytelling through dance. At Centrelight Studios, we focus on making musical theatre dance accessible for adults of all abilities. Our classes are high-energy, fun, and packed with all the pizzazz you’d expect from the world of musical theatre.

What you’ll learn

  • Fundamentals

    Discover the essential building blocks of musical theatre dance, including posture, balance, and coordination. These foundations will support every move you make, helping you feel confident and prepared for any routine.

  • Technique

    Master the signature elements of musical theatre dance, from precise turns and leaps to iconic jazz hands and kicks. Develop your skills with a focus on style, control, and polish.

  • Stage Presence

    Learn how to command attention and light up the stage with charisma. Our classes will help you project confidence and connect with an audience through dynamic and engaging performances.

  • Musicality

    Dance in harmony with the music, enhancing your rhythm, timing, and understanding of tempo. You’ll learn to anticipate musical cues and create seamless movement that flows perfectly with the soundtrack.

  • Storytelling

    Explore how to express emotion, character, and narrative through dance. Musical theatre is about more than steps – it’s about conveying a story, and we’ll teach you how to bring yours to life.

  • Movement

    Embrace the joy of moving with energy and purpose. From sweeping gestures to intricate footwork, you’ll develop the ability to execute choreography that feels natural, fluid, and full of flair.

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Course Levels

  • Course Overview:
    The Beginner Musical Theatre Dance course introduces adults to the fundamentals of dance in a musical theatre context. Designed for complete beginners, this 12-week course focuses on flexibility, coordination, and basic dance techniques, building up to simple choreography. Students will learn terminology, posture, and movement patterns suitable for musical theatre. The course emphasizes confidence-building, rhythm, and foundational techniques to prepare students for more complex dance routines in future levels.

    Key Focus:

    • Dance fundamentals, basic terminology, and coordination.

    • Building flexibility and strength through warm-up exercises.

    • Developing rhythm, musicality, and stage presence.

  • Course Overview:
    The Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance course is tailored for adults who have completed the beginner level or have prior dance experience. This 12-week course advances skills in dance technique, transitions, and complex choreography while reinforcing foundational skills. Students will explore turns, leaps, and dynamic stage presence, incorporating characterisation and storytelling into their movement. The course prepares students to perform polished, engaging routines with increased control and expression.

    Key Focus:

    • Refining techniques, transitions, and control over movements.

    • Exploring more complex choreography with emphasis on storytelling.

    • Enhancing stage presence and performance skills.

Upcoming Courses

  • Beginner MT Dance

    Starting Mar 2025

    7:00-9:00PM

    Our first beginner Musical Theatre dance course of 2025 will begin in March and will run once a week for 2 hours, for 12 weeks.

    The cost for this 12 week course is £260 per student

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  • Intermediate MT Dance

    Starting Jan 2025

    7:00-9:00PM

    Our first intermediate Musical Theatre Dance course of 2025 will begin in March 2025 and will run once a week for 2 hours, for 12 weeks.

    The cost for this 12 week course is £300 per student.

    Enquire

Frequently asked questions

  • Courses run throughout the year. Check our ‘Upcoming’ section for latest courses, or use the calendar in the course page to see when the next course begins.

  • No, We do not accept late enrolments for our courses, as this would disrupt the learning of the other students. Enrolment closes 1 week before ‘Week 1’ of each course, so if the course has already begun, you will have to wait until the next course to book on.

  • Each course has a different cost as each course involves different resources and skills from the teachers. The best way to find out how much a course costs is to look at the course details page. The cost should be listed on there.

  • We try to cater to all levels, beginner to advanced. We do this by hosting different levels of each course. For our first courses, we will only be running ‘Beginner’ level. As the first round of beginner courses finishes, we will open up our ‘Intermediate’ courses for the beginners to transition to, and for more experienced students to join as well. The same is the case for ‘Advanced’ level courses.

  • We have different teachers for different levels. We will tell you more about your teacher when you make an enquiry, including what they will teach you and a little about their background.

  • There is no upper age limit for our courses, but we do have to have a minimum age limit of 16 years old, due to safeguarding and child protection requirements. Whilst all of our staff and teachers are DBS checked, we cannot guarantee whether other adult students are.