Who we are, what we do
The Debbie Millar School of Dance has been established for over forty years, originally based in Suffolk and Norfolk before moving to Colchester, more than twenty-five years ago. Classes are taken by by highly qualified and experienced dance teachers. Each class is well-structured, inspiring, friendly and fun.
From Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz and Disco to Line Dancing, Debbie Millar School of Dance offers a full range of professional dance lessons from tiny tots to adults, with classes available for beginners right through to advanced standards.
Each dance session is a great opportunity for students to improve their fitness, technique and self-confidence whilst interacting with others and enjoying themselves. We make sure there is something for everyone, whether it is to support the natural development of the students, motivate them with an enjoyable workout or to fulfil their dream of becoming a professional dancer or qualified dance teacher.
In addition to taking examinations set out by the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD), students are encouraged to perform in our annual shows and charity events. In recent years, groups of children from the school have performed at the London Palladium and Disneyland Paris, as well as joining us on exchange trips to France, Germany and Poland.
Please browse the site for more detailed information or contact us to discuss your requirements.
Dance Classes
Ballet
Ballet is a classical dance form demanding grace and formalized steps and flowing patterns to create expression through movement.
Tap
Tap dance is characterised by using the sounds of metal taps affixed to the heel and toe of shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion.
Disco
Disco dancing first appeared in the early 1970s in the clubs of New York. It is a style of up-tempo dance with lots of energy!
Modern
Modern dance is a form of contemporary theatrical dance, employing a special technique for developing the use of the entire body.
Musical Theatre
Musical Theatre is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance.
Jazz
Jazz dance combines techniques of classical ballet and modern dance with the current forms of popular dance.
Line Dancing
Line Dancing is choreographed dance in which a group of people dance along to a repeating sequence of steps while arranged in one or more lines or rows.
