Creating memories that last a lifetime
Natalie Woods School &
AB Dance Studios
Established 1999
With Over 25 Years Of Experience
Welcome to our renowned children’s theatre and dance school, where we have been inspiring creativity and passion in young performers for over 25 years! We offer a diverse range of classes, including ballet, tap, modern, contemporary, musical theatre, commercial dance, and boys’ street dance, ensuring every child finds their unique expression.
Our experienced instructors are dedicated to providing professional tuition in a warm, positive, and friendly environment, helping students build confidence, develop their skills, and make lifelong memories. Whether dancing for fun, fitness, or aspiring to a professional career, we provide opportunities for all.
Participation in dance and theatre helps children gain confidence, boost self-esteem, and build social skills while forming new friendships with like-minded individuals from different backgrounds.
Since opening in 1999, our students have performed at prestigious venues such as The London Palladium, The Opera House Manchester, and the Palace Theatre Manchester, where we hold our annual school show. Pupils aged 4-21 can take part in these unforgettable experiences.
Many of our past pupils have gone on to successful professional careers on stage and screen. Join us today and watch your child shine!
What We Do
Our Featured Classes
Creating memories that last a lifetime…
Term Dates 2025
Upcoming Dates
Term Ends: Saturday 15th February 2025
School closes after lessons (One Week Half Term Break)
Term Starts: Monday 24th February 2025
School re-opens
Term Ends: Saturday 12th April 2025
School closes after lessons (Two Week Holiday)
Term Starts: Monday 28th April 2025
School re-opens
Closed: Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025
Closed Bank Holiday
Term Ends: Late May 2025 TBC
School closes after lessons
Term Starts: Late May 2025 TBC
School re-opens
Term Ends: Saturday 26th July 2025
School closes after lessons (Summer Holiday)
Term Starts: Monday 1st September 2025
School re-opens
Dates for the diary
Sunday 2nd February 2025: School Show - Turn the Beat Around - Palace Theatre
Sunday 23rd March 2025: Stars For Tonight - Palace Theatre
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Testimonials
Cara Waldron
Both our girls started dancing at Natalie Woods School and AB Dance Studios when they were just 3 year olds.
What started off as a gentle Saturday hobby has grown into an absolute love of dance and performance! Natalie, Anna and their team are not only wonderful teachers but are so encouraging and supportive of all the children.
The dance schools are truly like family where dancing is taught, fun is had and friendships flourish. And as for the school shows…out of this world!
Payal Wilson
My daughter has attended Natalie Woods School and AB Dance Studios since she was 3.5 years old and I cannot recommend them enough.
The schools and all the instructors create a safe environment for children to learn about dance and performance, building confidence and skills, to express themselves and build the best friendships.
Nyla, now 9, so looks forward to her classes and she has improved immensely in her technique within tap, ballet, jazz and stage performance. It has been so lovely to see how she has grown in confidence and secured some wonderful friendships that she will have for life.
Jo Willliams
At Natalie Woods School and AB Dance Studios, not only is my daughter experiencing first class dance teaching in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Acro & Theatre craft; but she has found a warm & caring environment which has helped develop her confidence & challenge her insecurities allowing her blossom into a more confident & resilient young person.
My son loves his Street Dance lessons, teachers provide a safe environment for him to learn but challenge him to achieve his Full potential all whilst having great fun!
We all feel part of the Natalie Woods/AB dance family, Natalie & Anna are just wonderful – we would never dance anywhere else!