Inclusive dance for all ages (term time only)

You Can Dance Academy

INCLUSIVE Dance classes & Adult Dance Fitness classes

SME Award Winners 26

Blaby, Leicestershire.

Weekly sessions every wednesdays during term time, starting Wednesday 13 September 2026.

Inclusive Dance Classes

Spark

Recommended 3–7 years

Inclusive dance and play — creative movement for early years and families. All welcome; contact Abi if you are outside this age range.

4:30 pm–5:15 pm

Ignite

Recommended 5–11 years

Inclusive dance with games and choreography — ideal for school-age dancers. Teens and adults in this style are welcome — speak to Abi first.

5:15 pm–6:00 pm

Shine

Recommended 12+ years

Inclusive dance for teens and adults — stronger choreography and performance skills in a supportive group.

6:00 pm–6:45 pm

Broadway Workout

Adults 17–100

Perfect for former dancers and musical theatre enthusiasts. You'll get to dance to the big show tunes with other like-minded people and get fit!

Taster £5.00 · £20.00/month

6:15 pm–7:00 pm

GLOW

Ages 5–11 (SEND)

Inclusive dance class for children between 5–11 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This class is for children that are able to engage in small group activities / follow spoken instructions with the support from a teacher.

Taster £8.00 · £35.00/month

5:15 pm–6:00 pm

Join the dance family

Sign up & get started

New to You Can Dance Academy? All ages are welcome. Create a free member account, book from the portal, and get schedules and practice videos — or get in touch if you are unsure which class to try.

Sign up below:

  1. Step 1

    Book a taster class

    Choose the class that suits the dancer's age and style, then book a taster on ClassManager. Trials are non-refundable — please book only if they can attend. Members can also request tasters from Book & enrol in the portal.

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  2. Step 2

    Create your member account

    Free to register. Add dancers on your account, sync class calendars, mark absences, and watch private practice videos from Abi.

    Create member account
  3. Step 3

    Join the waiting list

    Spaces are limited. If a taster is fully booked, register interest in the portal and we will contact you when a place opens.

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  4. Step 4

    Questions before you book?

    Email us or message on Instagram or Facebook — we are happy to help you pick the right class.

    Contact us

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Upcoming Classes

Next term-time sessions with venue and timing details.

Showing 5 upcoming sessions for selected classes.

GLOW

Ages 5–11 (SEND)

5:15 pm–6:00 pm
Date
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Location
Blaby & District Social Centre & Village Hall
Address
Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GQ
Parking
Free car park

Broadway Workout

Adults 17–100

6:15 pm–7:00 pm
Date
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
Location
Blaby & District Social Centre & Village Hall
Address
Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GQ
Parking
Free car park

Spark

Recommended 3–7 years

4:30 pm–5:15 pm
Date
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Location
Blaby & District Social Centre & Village Hall
Address
Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GQ
Parking
Free car park

Ignite

Recommended 5–11 years

5:15 pm–6:00 pm
Date
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Location
Blaby & District Social Centre & Village Hall
Address
Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GQ
Parking
Free car park

Shine

Recommended 12+ years

6:00 pm–6:45 pm
Date
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Location
Blaby & District Social Centre & Village Hall
Address
Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GQ
Parking
Free car park

FAQ

All ages, parking, what to wear, Spark carers, trials, and fees — in one place. Use Tab and Enter to open each answer.

Yes. You Can Dance Academy is for all ages. Classes are grouped by style and recommended age ranges — book the class that fits you or your family member. If you are unsure which class to try, contact Abi before booking a taster.

Meet the Team

Abi - Founder and Principal

Meet the team

Hello, I'm Abi

Founder & Principal Dance Teacher

  • I am Founder and Principal Dance Teacher of You Can Dance Academy!
  • I have many years of experience teaching dance to children.
  • I coached and performed in the University Pom Cheer team. We competed in regional and national competitions!
  • I am also a qualified Speech and Language Therapist. I support children and young people with their communication skills within mainstream and special schools.

I can't wait to welcome you all to the dance family!

Emma - Principal Teacher

Meet the team

Hello, I'm Emma

Principal Dance Teacher

  • I am the principal dance teacher at You Can Dance Academy.
  • I have 15+ years of experience in dancing and performing and am trained in Ballet, Modern and Musical Theatre.
  • I hold a first class degree in Musical Theatre from the University of Chichester where I performed in numerous well-known productions and starred in a World Premiere.

I can't wait to welcome you all to the dance family!

From our dance families

Parent testimonials

Real feedback from parents at You Can Dance Academy.

We love coming to the weekly dance classes! The lessons are well planned and Miss Abi and Miss Emma are excellent teachers. There's a really nice relaxed atmosphere and the teachers know how to keep the children engaged. There are a good mix of activities – pom poms, parachute, ribbons, stepping stones, etc. No two weeks are the same! I highly recommend these dance classes!

Parent

I've tried a couple of dance classes for my daughter and this is by far the best, all of the children are so welcoming and make each other feel included as do Miss Emma & Miss Abi.

Parent

Get in touch

Questions before you book? We would love to hear from you.

All classes held during term time at

Blaby & District Social Centre & Village Hall

Leicester Road, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 4GQ

Free car park

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